Outreach and Communications Coordinator

at University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine, United States

Job Description

Position Title:

The Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine is pleased to announce the opening for an Outreach and Communications Coordinator.

The Substance Use Research and Evaluation Team (SURE) (https://www.suremaine.org/) strives to improve the overall health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use, through the investigation of innovative interventions and the use of data driven decision-making to identify real-world policy and programmatic solutions.

Together with the SURE Team, the Outreach and Communications Coordinator will work to improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities impacted by substance use by facilitating the coordination and dissemination of technical assistance and research findings. The Outreach and Communications Coordinator works in a team environment and participates in the design and implementation of communication plans and outreach activities at the local, state and national levels. In addition, this position works collaboratively with members of the SURE Team on the development and ongoing maintenance of reporting systems that support applied technical assistance and research activities, as well as project management components necessary to support ongoing work at the local and state levels.

The Outreach and Communication Coordinator acts independently and will be the point of contact for external clients as part of outreach, technical assistance, and dissemination activities as well as designs and executes timelines and carries out various project responsibilities. This position routinely works with a broad spectrum of health providers and administrators, community-based organizations, policymakers, researchers, and other key stakeholders to facilitate technical assistance and dissemination activities. This position is also responsible for working with program staff to design and implement outreach and communication plans.

This is a grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $85,000 commensurate with experience.

For a complete job description click here (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/job\descriptions/Outreach\and\Communications\Coordinator\SURE\00025795.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

+ Master’s Degree in public health, public policy, or related field and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience or Bachelor’s degree public health, public policy, or related field and a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience

+ Demonstrated familiarity with the field of behavioral health, public health programing and policies.

+ Demonstrated project management skills.

+ Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft software applications.

+ Demonstrates a strong track record of written and oral communication skills.

+ Has the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team and/or external stakeholders.

To apply materials must be submitted via “APPLY FOR POSITION” at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs (https://usm.maine.edu/jobs) .

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All application materials must be submitted by February 7, 2024.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).