Communications and Logistics Associate, MRTQ Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Communications and Logistics Associate, MRTQ
Portland, ME, United States (Hybrid)

JOB INFO

Job Identification
1241
Job Category
Other Administrative Support
Posting Date
04/16/2025, 11:44 AM
Locations
P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME, 04104, US
(Hybrid)
Apply Before
05/04/2025, 09:59 PM
Business Unit
University of Southern Maine
Grade
Professional Salaried grade 03
Job Schedule
Full time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Department
USM Cutler Institute Admin
Bargaining Unit
Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a Communications and Logistics Associate working with our Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN). The Communications and Logistics Associate provides essential support to Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN) in social media management, event coordination, accessibility pliance, and administrative operations. This role is responsible for creating and managing digital content across multiple platforms, ensuring broad outreach and engagement with early childhood and out-of-school-time (ECE & OST) providers in Maine. Additionally, the position plays a key role in maintaining 508 pliance for public-facing materials, facilitating internal and external meetings, and assisting with the planning and execution of statewide initiatives and professional development events. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects are key to success in this role.
The Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN) supports early childhood and out-of-school-time professionals in developing the expertise necessary to provide high quality, inclusive, and culturally responsive care to Maine’s children.

MRTQ PDN

consists of a partnership with the Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and the Maine Afterschool Network. This is a full-time grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $52,000 located on our Portland campus. The University of Southern Maine provides highly petitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary. The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic munity located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a prehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, munity engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the munities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is mitted to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. The University of Southern Maine fosters a weling and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, and those with differing abilities, experiences, and cultural perspectives.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this mitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s with 3-5 years of experience or equivalent bination of education and work experience
Strong puter skills, with proficiency using Microsoft Office, Canva, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, and OneDrive
Demonstrated strong munication skills, including use of written and spoken English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:
Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
For full consideration please submit all required materials by May 4, 2025.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and is mitted to nondiscrimination. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)