Community Relations Specialist jobs in Westbrook, ME
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Development and Community Relations Manager
- New Beginnings Inc
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Lewiston, ME
FULL_TIME
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NEW BEGINNINGS, INC.
Position Title: Development and Community Relations Manager
Programs: Administration
Position Type: Exempt
Salary from $70,000 and up depending on experience.
Job Summary: The Development and Community Relations Manager works in close collaboration with the Director of Development & Community Relations to identify and apply for state, federal and private grants to further the mission of the organization. This position focuses on grant writing and reporting, while supporting agency fundraising and development. The Manager works with the Director to cultivate funder/donor relationships and develop diverse funding sources to sustain new and existing programs. With the Leadership Team and program staff, they work to integrate new funding steams and reporting requirements into the agency.
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Essential Job Functions:
1. Grant Development, Writing, and Management
a. Work with the Director of Development & Community Relations and Program Directors to establish priority areas for grant-seeking to meet agency needs, expand programs, and increase revenue.
b. Research potential sources of grant funding from foundations and government sources.
c. Write and edit federal and state grants and contracts and ensure timely submittal; in conjunction with Directors, ensure compliance with all requirements once awarded.
d. Research, write, and submit letters of intent and grant proposals to private foundations.
e. Maintain agency monthly and annual schedules for grant applications, reports and renewals.
f. Work with agency data management staff for compiling client data needed for reporting; assist Program Directors/staff as needed with drafting/editing narratives for grant reports.
2. Fundraising and Development
a. Support the execution of the agency development strategy to increase revenue.
b. Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors, foundations, government agencies, municipalities, and corporations.
c. Participate in and support the agency fundraising and marketing plans and support the development and implementation of publicity, special events, annual fund, and capital campaigns.
3. Community Relations and Administrative Management
a. Represent agency at presentations/speaking engagements as needed; participates in community and statewide networking groups as assigned.
b. Interact with staff, youth/clients, donors, volunteers, and the public in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner; model respect and encourage culture of philanthropy
c. Maintain strict confidentiality of client, agency, and donor information
d. Assist in preparation of department budgets and track expenditures within budget
e. Participate in administrative, management, and/or Board committee meetings as assigned
f. Supervise staff and/or volunteers for grants and development functions
g. Any other duties assigned by the Director of Development & Community Relations
Specifications and Qualifications
Education and Training:
Bachelor?s degree strongly preferred. 5 years? experience with increasing responsibility for grant writing and development in a non-profit may be substituted for a bachelor?s degree. Training in nonprofit and/or public grant writing required. Experience/training in nonprofit grants management, program development, social services grant reporting, fundraising, or other relevant skills preferred.
Job Related Experience:
Minimum of 2 years? successful development and proven grant writing experience required.
Specialized Skills:
Excellent writing and editing skills required. Ability to communicate clearly and engage/influence others via grant proposals, phone, email, and in person. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to work independently and as a team. Excellent Windows-based computer, word processing, formatting/layout, PDF, and web research skills required.
Cognitive Requirements:
Able to communicate and write skillfully in English, and compose original content and correspondence with excellent readability. Able to self teach/self-directed. Flexibility and ability to multi-task desired. Well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving, literacy, and writing skills at an advanced degree level.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to climb stairs and sit/work at a computer/video monitor for up to 8 hours per day.
Work Environment:
Second floor agency administrative offices and some travel to various community settings; some evening and weekend hours required for events and meeting grant deadlines. - 8 Days Ago
Community Solar Events Specialist
- Maine Community Solar
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
- A Mission-Driven CompanyMaine Community Solar is the local pioneer at the forefront of environmental renewable energy. We are on a mission to create a sustainable future for Maine, by accelerating the...
- 1 Month Ago
Community Specialist
- Lululemon
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South Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
- Who We Are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transf...
- 18 Days Ago
Public Relations Specialist
- Verint Systems, Inc.
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Augusta, ME
FULL_TIME
- Verint Systems, Inc. Public Relations Specialist Augusta , Maine Apply Now At Verint, we believe customer engagement is at the core of global brands. We are united in our mission to help the world’s m...
- 16 Days Ago
Customer Relations Specialist
- Orkin LLC
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
- OverviewWe Need Your Next-Level Service Mindset at the Best in Pests. As part of the Orkin team, you’ll be critical to helping our customers feel we’ve delivered on our promise. That means building on...
- 8 Days Ago
CUSTOMER RELATIONS SPECIALIST
- Bernie & Phyl's Furniture
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Portland, ME
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Portland - S. Portland, ME Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionCUSTOMER RELATIONS SPECIALIST Hourly rate $15.00 - $19.00 based upon experience JOB DESCRIPTION If you are an ...
- 23 Days Ago
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- Maine Health
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Portland, ME
- Per Diem 22 Bramhall St. Nursing/Clinical Support Flexible (As Needed) Unit Bio: P6 (Pavilion 6) is the 21 bed Inpatient...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Account Manager
- SPECTRUM
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Portland, ME
- Do you want to focus on daily prospecting to generate opportunities and build a funnel? You can do that. Ready to outlin...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Account Specialist
- SPECTRUM
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Portland, ME
- Do you want to focus on daily prospecting to generate opportunities and build a funnel? You can do that. Ready to outlin...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Spectrum Account Specialist
- SPECTRUM
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Portland, ME
- Do you want to focus on daily prospecting to generate opportunities and build a funnel? You can do that. Ready to outlin...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Strategic Account Specialist - Healthcare, Spectrum Enterprise
- SPECTRUM
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Portland, ME
- Do you want to focus on daily prospecting to generate opportunities and build a funnel? You can do that. Ready to outlin...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Distinguished Engineer - Solutions Architect
- Capital One
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Portland, ME
- Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Distinguished Engineer - Solutions Architect Distinguished ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior engineering manager automation
- Td Bank
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Falmouth, ME
- Work Location: Falmouth, Maine Hours: 40 Pay Details: $110,760 - $166,400 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equi...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Billing Specialist
- Martin's Point Health Care
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Portland, ME
- Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to t...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Westbrook, Maine
Westbrook is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States and a suburb of Portland. The population was 17,494 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area.
Westbrook is located at 43°41′7″N 70°21′26″W / 43.68528°N 70.35722°W / 43.68528; -70.35722 (43.685348, −70.357116).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.33 square miles (44.88 km2), of which, 17.12 square miles (44.34 km2) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is water....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Community Relations Specialist jobs
$52,845 to $77,559
Westbrook, Maine area prices
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