Communications Manager

The Communications Manager will support the Maine Sea Grant Program in implementing an overarching programmatic communications strategy. The position will supervise communications staff and interns and work closely with Maine Sea Grant program leadership to support communications related to all functional areas of the program, including research, extension, and education. The Manager will ensure strategic messaging and programmatic branding across all communications outputs, and collaborate with Maine Sea Grant staff and partners to produce print and digital products for a wide variety of audiences. Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is up to $75,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

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 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.

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. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in communications, including as a writer, social media director, journalist, website content writer and/or other communications experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience implementing effective tools and strategies to interpret and communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Experience with editing, copy-editing and proofreading documents for content, tone, and brand/style compliance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects and prioritizing work across multiple objectives and deadlines.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff or interns.
• Proficiency in the use of the Google Suite of products, social media management systems (ex: Hootsuite), website content management systems (ex: Wordpress), e-news platforms (ex: Mailchimp), event management platforms (ex: Eventbrite), and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in science, communications, journalism, or a related field, with a strong interest in marine-related topics.
• Five or more years of experience in communications discipline.
• Professional experience with web design.
• Professional experience with social media.
• Professional experience with graphic design (InDesign/Canva).

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 February 13, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .

Clery Act

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