Communications and Marketing Intern

Title:

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Reports to:

Marketing & Communications Manager

Updated:

August 2026

Hours:

20 hours/week, Monday - Friday, may require occasional evenings and weekends

Location:

Onsite, primarily in our Dover, New Hampshire office with event-focused visits to our Sanford, Maine office. This position will actively travel within the community to cultivate and maintain relationships with our partners

Pay: $20-25/Hour

Benefits:

Medical/dental/vision insurance, auxiliary insurance, PTO, retirement plan, flexible schedule

Summary
The Marketing & Communications Coordinator supports the execution of marketing, communications, fundraising, and community engagement strategies. This position falls under the direct supervision and direction of the Marketing and Communications Manager, ensuring consistent, on-brand messaging across all platforms while strengthening relationships with donors, sponsors, and the community. The Coordinator plays a key role in content creation, campaign execution, event support, and donor engagement to advance Great Bay Services' mission and visibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Donor Relations

Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners through in-person, phone, email, and written outreach

Support Board engagement in fundraising and community initiatives

Represent GBS at community events, workshops, and networking opportunities

Maintain and track outreach activities and engagement efforts

Manage donor records in the database, ensuring accuracy and timely updates

Track, process, and acknowledge donations in coordination with Finance

Generate reports on donor activity, engagement, and campaign performance

Marketing & Communications

Execute integrated marketing and communications plans aligned with organizational goals

Maintain editorial and communications calendars (events, campaigns, and outreach)

Create and distribute content across channels, including:

Social media

Website updates

Email newsletters (internal and external)

Ensure all communications align with brand standards, voice, and compliance requirements (including data privacy/HIPAA where applicable)

Coordinate marketing and promotion of events, including the annual Gala & Auction

Oversee production and inventory of promotional materials

Support continuous improvement and efficiency of communication systems and processes

Fundraising & Grants Support

Assist in planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, including annual appeals

Identify and support grant and sponsorship opportunities, including research, applications, and reporting

Maintain stakeholder and prospect lists to support fundraising efforts

Ensure brand consistency across fundraising initiatives

Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics and recommend improvements

Support online fundraising platforms, auctions, or donation tools

Events & Organizational Support

Support planning, coordination, and promotion of organizational events

Ensure consistent presentation and professionalism at all public-facing activities

Assist with cross-functional reporting on marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts

Collaborate across departments to align messaging and outreach efforts

Qualifications and Requirements

High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred

2+ years of relevant experience preferred

CFRE certification or interest in fundraising strongly encouraged

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with social media management and content creation best practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor/database management systems

Experience with website platforms (e.g., Weebly) and media editing tools preferred

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Professional judgment, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills

Public speaking and presentation skills preferred

Reliable transportation required

Alignment with GBS' mission and values, contributing to a culture of accountability, empathy, and community

Successful completion of background and credit checks required

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