Development & Communications Coordinator

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a strong communicator? Do you thrive on juggling multiple priorities, always sweat the details and are not afraid to put yourself out there for a mission that matters? If this sounds like you, then you might be just what we’re looking for! Catholic Charities Maine is seeking a full-time Development & Communications Coordinator to provide hands-on support for fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts, in our small, but mighty, mission-driven office. Celebrating our 60th Anniversary in 2026, you’ll hit the ground running working closely with the Development & Communications Director to execute special events, and support donor communications and marketing initiatives across our 20 diverse programs. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable providing communications, development, and special events support in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Definition: The Development & Communications Coordinator is a mission-driven role that supports fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, communications, and special events for Catholic Charities Maine. Working closely with the Development & Communications Director, this position plays a key role in advancing the organization’s mission by supporting donor relations, maintaining consistent messaging, assisting with grant and fundraising efforts, and helping execute events and outreach activities. This role is ideal for a highly organized, collaborative individual interested in nonprofit development and communications who is comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with creative and relationship-based work in a small-team environment. Position Details: This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support events and outreach activities. A hybrid (in-office/remote) schedule may be available after six months of employment. The position may be based at the Portland office or, following the relocation of the Central Administrative Office in late fall 2026, in Lewiston, with flexibility to work from either location.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Development, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong written, communication, and organizational skills
Comfort working across both office-based and light operational tasks
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a small-team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit communications, development, marketing, or related work is a plus.
Experience with donor databases or CRMs and fundraising campaigns a plus

Responsibilities

provide hands-on support for fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts
execute special events
support donor communications and marketing initiatives
supporting donor relations
maintaining consistent messaging
assisting with grant and fundraising efforts
helping execute events and outreach activities

Benefits

Opportunity for hybrid (in-office/remote) schedule after successful completion of orientation period.
A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
Dental & Vision Insurance options
Short- and long-term disability, life insurance (employer paid!)
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness insurance with a paid Health Screening Benefit
Six (6) weeks of -Paid Time Off (PTO) (first year!) plus an additional six (6) paid agency holidays!
Bereavement Time off
Employee Assistance Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
401k agency contribution
Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.