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Efficiency Maine Trust
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
LOCATION: AUGUSTA, ME or PORTLAND, ME
(Check https://www.efficiencymaine.com/careers/ for status updates)
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Communications Specialist job is a junior-staff position that supports all aspects of Efficiency Maine’s public
information and outreach activities and initiatives. The Communications Specialist will help create and execute various
communications strategies and tactics to ensure the overall success of Efficiency Maine and its programs. It offers
professional development opportunities that provide the training, mentorship, and experience necessary to become a
Communications Manager.
Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required in this
position.
NEXT STEPS
Please send a resume and cover letter indicating that you are applying for the Communications Specialist position and
describing your interest in Efficiency Maine and relevant qualifications. If you do not live in Maine, describe your interest
in the state. Send all materials to hr@efficiencymaine.com.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Efficiency Maine is committed to fair employment practices and employee pay equity. We do not discriminate based on
protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual
orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine
salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training. Efficiency
Maine is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited
to skill set, depth of experience, and equitable salary placement among staff.
Benefits:
• Health insurance (with copay reimbursed) and dental insurance
• Hybrid working in our Greater Portland Area office, Augusta office, and some remote work with
supervisor approval
• 20 days paid time off and 13 holidays per year, plus 2-week longevity leave every 7 years
• 401(a) and 457 retirement plans with Efficiency Maine’s contribution of up to 5% of your salary
• Flexible health and dependent-care spending accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Cell phone stipend
mailto:hr@efficiencymaine.com
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MORE ABOUT THE POSITION
Sample tasks include:
• Serve as a Communications Team liaison for assigned program teams.
• Draft blog posts on topics that support program initiatives and campaigns.
• Support the development of collateral and marketing materials, including monthly mailings to rebate
recipients, brochures, flyers, posters, case studies, and advertisements for all media types (print, digital,
and broadcast).
• Assist with organizing in-person and virtual special events, including press conferences, annual
gathering, seminars, webinars, symposia, and special meetings.
• Support the development of videos, including case studies.
Essential Skills:
• Communications – Ability to observe, ask relevant questions, and listen intently to gain actionable
insights; Ability to speak, write, and present effectively; Ability to communicate technical information to
a broad range of readers.
• Project management – Ability to develop plans with clear tasks, assignments, and due dates; gain buy-in
from participants and keep projects on schedule.
• Problem-solving – Ability to identify and assess problem situations, identify causes, gather and process
relevant information, generate possible solutions, and resolve problems.
• Teamwork – Ability to foster teamwork and establish and maintain positive working relationships with
others, both internally and externally, to achieve the organization’s goals and build a culture of
customer service.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Authorization to work in the United States
ABOUT EFFICIENCY MAINE
Efficiency Maine is an independent, quasi-state agency that runs the State’s energy efficiency programs. Our nationally
recognized programs offer financial incentives, technical information, and a network of independent contractors to help
homeowners and businesses save money and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The result is job growth, better
grid reliability, improved energy independence, a stronger local economy, and critical progress toward meeting the
State’s climate change goals. Visit efficiencymaine.com for more information.
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/