PFAS Communications Coordinator
About The Position
The PFAS Communications Coordinator serves as a central communications hub for PFAS-related research, outreach, and initiatives across the University of Maine in addition to supporting the federal PFAS Center of Excellence located on campus. This role is responsible for improving internal coordination, increasing internal and external awareness of ongoing work, and supporting strategic communication planning across a complex network of faculty, research teams and external partners. Although some traditional content production is expected in this role, this position emphasizes coordination, information management and strategic alignment. The coordinator will maintain a comprehensive understanding of PFAS-related activity across multiple colleges, Cooperative Extension, research groups, and funding streams, serving as a key point of contact for stakeholders seeking information or communication support. The role requires proactive engagement with projects early in their lifecycle to support thoughtful, well-timed communication. The coordinator will help ensure that internal UMaine stakeholders are informed prior to external messaging, facilitate collaboration across units, and contribute to the development of clear, accurate and strategically aligned communications. This includes navigating complex and evolving communication constraints, particularly when working with external partners and regulated messaging environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, journalism, public health, environmental science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing and maintaining websites (WordPress preferred)
- Experience in higher education, research or science communication
- Experience coordinating across multiple teams or stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with environmental or public health topics
- Experience working with government or regulated partners
- Experience in strategic communications
Responsibilities
- Serve as a central communications hub for PFAS-related research, outreach, and initiatives.
- Support the federal PFAS Center of Excellence.
- Improve internal coordination.
- Increase internal and external awareness of ongoing PFAS work.
- Support strategic communication planning across a network of faculty, research teams, and external partners.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of PFAS-related activity across multiple colleges, Cooperative Extension, research groups, and funding streams.
- Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders seeking information or communication support.
- Engage proactively with projects early in their lifecycle to support timely communication.
- Ensure internal UMaine stakeholders are informed prior to external messaging.
- Facilitate collaboration across units.
- Contribute to the development of clear, accurate, and strategically aligned communications.
- Navigate complex and evolving communication constraints, especially with external partners and in regulated messaging environments.
Benefits
- Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
- Retirement plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
