Development and Communications Associate

About Midcoast Conservancy Midcoast Conservancy is an innovative conservation organization with a mission to protect and restore vital lands and waters on a scale that matters. We achieve this mission through collaborative land, water, and community programming.
Position Overview Midcoast Conservancy is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Development and Communications Associate to support fundraising, philanthropic engagement activities, and communications across the organization. This role supports the organization’s mission by managing and executing tasks related to membership and development, fundraising, community engagement, and communications.
Reporting to the Co-Executive Director of Engagement, the Associate works closely with the Engagement Team, Senior Leadership Team, and Board, as well as other programmatic staff and external partners, consultants, and volunteers, to ensure development and communications initiatives align with organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities Development Operations Own the execution of appeals and fundraising campaigns, from donor segmentation and scheduling through follow-up
Process donor acknowledgments and support stewardship efforts to build long‑term donor relationships
Maintain and update the donor database (Neon One) to support appeals, outreach, and fundraising campaigns
Support membership growth by identifying opportunities to attract new members and deepen engagement with existing ones
Serve as a friendly point of contact for donors, participants, and community partners
Help plan and execute events, including the State of the Midcoast Annual Meeting and the Wellspring Celebration
Assist in preparing fundraising reports and materials for Board meetings
Stay current on fundraising trends and best practices to help strengthen engagement strategies
Communications Contribute to the development and implementation of a communications and marketing plan
Lead a website audit to position Midcoast Conservancy for its next phase of growth, refreshing presence and storytelling approach
Maintain the website and support social media strategy
Create engaging text, image, and video content for use across platforms
Collaborate with staff to produce and publish brand‑aligned content (like the Drift and Annual Report) that engages key stakeholder groups
Help build templates, systems, and internal training resources so staff can apply brand guidelines consistently
Travel periodically between locations to capture multimedia content and help keep print materials current and available
Qualifications Required:
Past experience with fundraising and database management
Strong writing skills across different formats and platforms
Familiarity with digital marketing and social media best practices
Excellent project management, time management, and personal management skills
Flexibility, creativity, and willingness to work in a changing and growing environment
Experience with tools such as Google Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Squarespace (or a comparable website builder), and a CRM
Preferred qualities Organized, with strong attention to detail
Experience designing and executing fundraising campaigns that meet defined objectives
Experience pitching or placing news or feature stories with local, regional, or national media outlets
Proactive and strategic in approach to planning and problem‑solving
Flexible and able to adapt as organizational needs shift
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable working across departments and with stakeholders at all levels
Comfortable with a range of communications technology
A creative problem‑solver with a passion for inclusive, community‑driven storytelling
Professional demeanor, as this role serves as a public representative of the organization
Education and Experience A 2- or 4-year degree in a related field, plus 2 - 4 years of experience in a dynamic nonprofit role; or
Relevant work samples may be considered in lieu of the above for entry‑level candidates; or
In lieu of formal education, 5 years of experience in major donor outreach and strategy is preferred.
Schedule This is a 32-hour-per-week salaried position, Monday–Friday, with the potential to grow into a full‑time (40‑hour) role over the next 12 months based on organizational needs and performance.
Location Hybrid: up to two days per week in‑office preferred (locations in Waldoboro and Jefferson, Maine); remaining time may be worked from a home office or another short‑term location conducive to meeting goals productively.
Salary & Benefits $40,000 to $44,000 annually depending on experience. Midcoast Conservancy offers a full suite of benefits, including group plan health insurance with an employer contribution, dental, and vision; retirement savings with employer match; generous holiday and paid time off; flexible work schedule; and professional development opportunities.
Midcoast Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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