Engagement and Outreach Coordinator

Engagement and Outreach Coordinator 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 66 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330 From $23.50 an hour - Full-time Kennebec Behavioral Health 52 reviews From $23.50 an hour - Full-time Are you a people person with purpose? Do you feel at home with conversations with neighbors, community leaders, donors and everyone in-between? Do you believe that mental health care is important and want to be part of it? At Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) , established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services and named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the last 5• years, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high quality behavioral health services. As one of Maine's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics ( CCBHC•), we are committed to provide innovative, compassionate, and high-quality care. We are seeking an energetic, passionate individual to be our first Engagement and Outreach Coordinator. In this position, you'll be the face of KBH in the community, representing our mission at events, building relationships with partners and donors, and helping us tell the stories that make our work matter. You'll work alongside a passionate Development and Communications team and play a meaningful role in how our community understands and connects with behavioral health. The position will be located in Augusta. Here's a taste of what you'll be working on in this role: Show up for KBH in the community—attending meetings, events, and coalitions as our representative. Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and partners. Support our annual fundraising campaigns and donor appreciation efforts. Help capture and share the stories of our programs and the people we serve. Collaborate on content for newsletters, social media, and other communications. Provide general support to our Development & Communications team, including scheduling, correspondence, and project coordination.

Requirements:

Associate's degree required ; Bachelor's in Communications, Public Relations, Social Work, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience in community outreach, nonprofit work, communications, or a related field—traditional and non-traditional paths are welcome. Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with donor management tools is a bonus, like Raiser's Edge. Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel locally. Lived experience in or alongside the communities we serve is valued.

Supplemental Requirements :

Provide a cover letter that answers these questions: 1. What excites you about the KBH mission? Tell us what draws you to this work and why it feels meaningful to you. There's no right answer—we just want to hear your voice. 2. What scares you about being out in the community? Community work can be challenging, unpredictable, and sometimes uncomfortable. We want to know what feels hard for you—and how you've navigated (or plan to navigate) that. Honesty here goes a long way. Explore other job opportunities, visit: www.kbhmaine.org

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

community outreach, non-profit work, or communications: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person