Who We Are:
The Friends of the Maine State Museum (FMSM) is the private nonprofit partner of the Maine State Museum, with a mission to preserve Maine’s heritage through programs, publications, and events that promote, advocate, and build support for the Maine State Museum.
After a multi-year closure, FMSM is preparing for the greatly anticipated reopening of the Maine State Museum in the spring of 2026. FMSM will help lead the charge to rebuild museum audience through effective communications, both digital and analog, and through engaging events and online activities.
The Job:
Working very closely with FMSM staff, museum staff, and other community stakeholders, the Communications and Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in implementing the marketing plan developed for the Maine State Museum’s reopening by a professional marketing firm. The firm will provide some professional support to the project. The Communications and Engagement Coordinator reports to the Friends of the Maine State Museum’s Director of Development and Membership, but will be part of a multi-agency team. Responsibilities will include:
- · Developing reopening-related content for the monthly e-news, semi-annual print newsletter, Maine State Museum website, and social media
- · Creating short videos showcasing new exhibits and other reopening activities for use on social media and the museum website
- · Creating and managing online engagement activities that showcase the museum’s online resources and new exhibits
- · Being part of the team overseeing a freshening up of the museum’s website
- · Managing media outreach
- · Maintaining mailing lists for online and print communications
- · Providing significant support for the preview and reopening events
- · Ensuring that donors, sponsors, and other supporters are tracked and recognized appropriately
- · Managing the general FMSM email box
Minimum requirements:
A degree or equivalent experience in marketing and/or events, excellent organizational and planning skills, and a working knowledge of current communication technologies and marketing outlets is required. Must also have a deep appreciation for the state of Maine and enjoy working and interacting with a wide range of people.
The ideal candidate will check many of these boxes:
- · Have basic to intermediate skill with Canva or similar graphic design program
- · Have experience managing social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram
- · Have experience in posting and promoting YouTube content
- · Have basic to intermediate working knowledge of Constant Contact or similar email marketing platform
- · Have basic Wordpress skills
- · Have experience tracking and reporting on online engagement
- · Have experience in supporting events of various sizes
- · Have experience working with donor management software
- · Be comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite
- · Be comfortable exploring and learning new software as needed
- · Have experience working on projects with numerous and varied stakeholders
Salary: $25/hour
Benefits include:
- · Paid time off
- · Holiday pay for all state holidays
- · Paid health insurance for the employee
Schedule:
Base hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday, with the exact schedule to be negotiated with the successful candidate. Some weekend and evening hours will be required for events and promotional activities. The position is funded for two years.
Because of the nature of the work, the position is primarily in-person, initially at the Maine State Museum’s temporary offices at 10 Water Street in Hallowell, and later at the Maine State Museum’s permanent offices in the Cultural Building near the State House in Augusta.
To Apply:
Please send (1) a cover letter explaining why this position appeals to you and (2) a resume highlighting your relevant experience to friends.museum@maine.gov. Use the subject line: Communications Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
