ProSearch is proud to partner with Good Shepherd Food Bank in their search for a Communications Coordinator, a key role dedicated to amplifying the fight against hunger in Maine.

This is an opportunity to support internal communications and employee engagement initiatives while also advancing critical communications, marketing, media relations, and advocacy efforts that strengthen brand awareness, engage communities, and advance Good Shepherd Food Bank's mission across the state. This role will play an important part in helping employees stay informed, connected, and engaged while supporting communications efforts both internally and externally. If you're a skilled communicator, storyteller, project coordinator, and relationship-builder with a passion for social impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

Annual Pay: $58,000-$60,000 Depending on experience

Location: Remote work arrangement with quarterly in-office collaboration required in Auburn, Maine

Schedule: Full-Time

Join Us In The Fight Against Hunger

Good Shepherd Food Bank is Maine's largest hunger-relief organization, dedicated to ensuring that everyone in the state has access to nutritious food. Guided by core values of Partnership, Agility, and Inclusion, this team is looking for a communications professional ready to help amplify stories, engage communities, strengthen employee communications and engagement, and support meaningful change.

Why This Role

Make a meaningful impact by helping tell the stories that drive awareness, engagement, and support for hunger relief across Maine.
Play a key role in helping employees stay informed, connected, and engaged across the organization through thoughtful and effective internal communications
Contribute to statewide marketing, communications, and advocacy initiatives that advance Good Shepherd Food Bank's mission.
Support media relations, public awareness campaigns, and internal communications that connect communities, partners, donors, and employees.
Build relationships across departments and collaborate with colleagues throughout the organization to identify, develop, and share meaningful stories and information.
Collaborate with a dedicated team committed to creating a stronger, more food-secure Maine.

ProSearch is honored to support this search, connecting top talent with organizations making a difference. Hunger impacts families in every corner of our state, but it doesn’t have to. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join Good Shepherd Food Bank’s mission to end statewide hunger.

Responsibilities

Support Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

Coordinate communications that keep employees informed, connected, and engaged.
Draft and distribute employee newsletters, announcements, and internal messaging.
Maintain internal communications calendars and resources.
Partner across departments to build relationships, gather information, and identify stories worth sharing
Help ensure messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Strengthen Media Relations & Public Awareness Efforts

Draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, and other communications materials.
Maintain media contact lists and monitor media coverage.
Create monthly media coverage and press clip reports.
Coordinate media inquiries, interviews, and related logistics.
Identify compelling stories involving staff, volunteers, community partners, and supporters.
Support crisis communications planning and response efforts as needed.

Support Advocacy & Community Engagement

Assist with communications that advance public policy and advocacy priorities.
Develop educational, informative, and engaging digital content.
Help build and maintain advocacy-focused communications audiences.
Update online advocacy resources and calls to action.
Coordinate communications related to legislative sessions, advocacy campaigns, public awareness initiatives, and community events.
Ensure advocacy messaging aligns with organizational brand standards and communications goals.

Enhance Brand Visibility & Content Development

Coordinate marketing projects across digital, print, email, and social media channels.
Assist with campaign planning, content development, and project execution.
Maintain brand consistency across communications and marketing materials.
Support the creation of presentations, brochures, signage, promotional materials, and campaign assets.
Manage the backend of the organization's Shopify store and assist with branded merchandise initiatives.

Coordinate Communications Projects & Administrative Support

Develop communications calendars and project timelines.
Coordinate with vendors, printers, photographers, and creative partners.
Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and departmental administration.
Assist with additional communications and marketing projects as needed.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, content creation, or a related field.
Ability to build strong working relationships across departments and confidently gather information, stories, and insights from a variety of stakeholders.
Exceptional written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Experience creating content for digital and print communications.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience using email marketing platforms, website content management systems, and social media management tools.
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design platforms.
A passion for mission-driven work and community impact.

Apply today and help create lasting change for the communities that need it most.

Salary Disclaimer

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed.

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