Outreach and Extension Coordinator

The University of Maine's Forest Bioproducts Research Institute is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Outreach and Extension Coordinator. The Outreach and Extension Coordinator helps facilitate and enhance the communication and outreach activities of FBRI, its programs, and its affiliates. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $45,000 to $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (/maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (***/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) .

Qualifications:

Required:

BA/BS (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience) in communications, public relations, marketing, graphic design or another relevant field.

Excellent written communication and public speaking skills.

Proficiency in website design and maintenance, using WordPress/Gutenberg or similar.

Proficiency in leveraging social media to achieve communication objectives and grow online audiences.

Demonstrated skill and experience in creating compelling and easily understandable infographics (the visual representation of data).

Demonstrated skill with desktop publishing software and experience creating professional-level print materials such as brochures and flyers.

Preferred:

Skill and experience in project management and event planning.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a team in a professional setting.

Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and responsibilities simultaneously, develop and implement systems and strategies, determine and set priorities, meet deadlines and track details.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of constituents on campus and throughout the state and region.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to 'Apply' and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 15, 2024 .

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Christina VonTorne at christina.vontorne@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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