Communication & Community Coordinator - City of Lewiston

Start Date: June 13, 2025 | End Date: June 30, 2025
County: Androscoggin County
Job Type: Other
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Accepting applicants for COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY COORDINATOR with the City of Lewiston. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:              Department:    Administration

Barg. Unit:       Non-Union

Status:             Full-Time, Hourly (37.5 hours/week)

Grade:             5 ($26.64 - $31.92/hour)

Schedule:        Monday-Thursday (current City Hall schedule)            Additional hours required for meetings, activities and events.

SUMMARY: Works under the direction of City Administration and the Marketing and Communications Director on a wide variety of public relations activities. Serves as a general liaison between Mayor/City Council and City Administration.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, or related field is preferred, plus five (5) years public relations experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must maintain a thorough understanding of City policies and procedures and utilize appropriate judgement with regard to confidentiality, newsworthiness, and social media content. Must be capable of working on multiple projects at once and able to meet deadlines. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be an effective public speaker. Display proficiency with Microsoft office suite, graphic design software and various social media platforms.

WORK ACTIVITIES: Provide administrative support to Administration Department. Work closely with City Administration to prepare reports, presentations and time-sensitive materials. Engage with members of the public, media outlets, other municipalities, businesses, and local, state and national elected officials. Coordinate information between municipal staff, department leaders and various media outlets. Provide administrative support including drafting correspondence, speeches and proclamations for the City Administrator and elected officials. Assist with writing and distribution of municipal press releases and social media posts. Maintain and update the City’s website, including the public messaging system for emergency alerts, parking bans, road closures and public health notices. Maintain City social media pages: write posts, record video, edit content, provide timely responses, and conduct analytics. Facilitate the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council (including budgeting and maintaining finances) and represent the City on additional committees, to include providing administrative support to committees as needed. Maintain working knowledge of office protocol, budgets, payroll and accounts payable processes. Provide general administrative office coverage and complete weekly payroll processing. Function effectively in a fast-paced office environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Submit application with complete resume directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Additional Human Resources contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard

Application deadline is June 30, 2025.  Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents (cover letter, resume and City of Lewiston Job Application) at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.