Development & Communications Coordinator

Are you a strong communicator Do you thrive on juggling multiple priorities always sweat the details and are not afraid to put yourself out there for a mission that matters If this sounds like you then you might be just what were looking for!

Catholic Charities Maine is seeking a full-time Development & Communications Coordinatorto provide hands-on support for fundraising communications and community engagement efforts in our small but mighty mission-driven office.

Celebrating our 60th Anniversary in 2026 youll hit the ground running working closely with the Development & Communications Director to execute special events and support donor communications and marketing initiatives across our 20 diverse programs.

The ideal candidate is organized adaptable and comfortable providing communications development and special events support in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

Definition: The Development & Communications Coordinator is a mission-driven role that supports fundraising donor engagement marketing communications and special events for Catholic Charities Maine. Working closely with the Development & Communications Director this position plays a key role in advancing the organizations mission by supporting donor relations maintaining consistent messaging assisting with grant and fundraising efforts and helping execute events and outreach activities.

This role is ideal for a highly organized collaborative individual interested in nonprofit development and communications who is comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with creative and relationship-based work in a small-team environment.

Position Details: This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support events and outreach activities. A hybrid (in-office/remote) schedule may be available after six months of employment. The position may be based at the Portland office or following the relocation of the Central Administrative Office in late fall 2026 in Lewiston with flexibility to work from either location.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for hybrid (in-office/remote) schedule after successful completion of orientation period.
• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Dental & Vision Insurance options
• Short- and long-term disability life insurance (employer paid!)
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness insurance with apaidHealth Screening Benefit
• Six (6) weeks of -Paid Time Off (PTO) (first year!)plus an additionalsix (6) paid agency holidays!
• Bereavement Time off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401k agency contribution
• Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.

You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website () or email () fax ) or mail to Human Resources Office Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660 Portland ME 04104.

Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify please go to: Qualifications

• Associate or bachelors degree in communications Marketing Development or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in nonprofit communications development marketing or related work is a plus.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills
• Comfort working across both office-based and light operational tasks
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a small-team environment
• Experience with donor databases or CRMs and fundraising campaigns a plus