[watershedmanagers] Job Announcement - Community Engagement Associate - Casco Bay Estuary Partnership

Wed Sep 13 15:14:59 EDT 2023

https://usm.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=82297&job=community-engagement-associate-casco-bay-estuary-partnership

Job Details
Position Title: Community Engagement Associate - Casco Bay Estuary Partnership
Campus: Portland
City, State: Portland ME
Department: Catherine E. Cutler Institute - PMCCI
Bargaining Unit: UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band: 2
Work Schedule: Full-time, Flexible
Statement of Job:

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Community Engagement Associate working with our Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP).

The experienced staff members of the Catherine Cutler Institute work collaboratively to help partnering organizations and communities thrive in a changing world by translating knowledge and best practices into sustainable solutions that are responsive to societal needs and focused on meaningful outcomes.

The Community Engagement Associate carries out public education and community outreach for the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP).  This position implements CBEP's Community Engagement Strategy and supports the work of CBEP by publicizing our activities and the activities of our Partners; and engaging in outreach to existing and new partners, community-based organizations, and municipalities. The ideal candidate for this position will be a creative and intuitive design thinker who is comfortable working independently, as well as developing collaborative partnerships.

The Community Engagement Associate increases the visibility of the organization and its programs through developing and implementing communication tools, such as websites, newsletters, social media, video, StoryMaps, and other platforms.  The Associate will play a key role in carrying out CBEP's external communications, developing communications tools and strategies, interacting with partners, local communities, and media outlets.

For a full job description to learn more about the essential duties and responsibilities click here<https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/job_descriptions/Community_Engagement_Associate_00025493.pdf>.

This is a grant funded, full-time position with an annual salary up to $45,000 commensurate with experience located on our Portland Campus.

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<https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/UMPSA_ACSUM_Police_UMS_Benefit_One-Pagers_2022-03-29_Part3.pdf> to learn more.
Qualifications:
*        Four-year degree and 1-3 years of relevant work experience
*        Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills
*        Ability to complete complex projects independently.
*        An organized self-starter able to collaborate with other staff, partners, and new audiences.
*        Ability to work with a diversity of people in culturally responsive ways.
*        Media, web, social media, and other communication skills
Other Information:

To apply please click on "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of this page or visit USM Jobs<file://fs01.ad.usm.maine.edu/data1/hrs/common/MICHL/Wendy/SEARCHES%202023/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 required materials must be submitted by October 1, 2023.

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 non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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