Jobs

OUTREACH & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Teens to Trails connects Maine youth in grades 5-12 with life-changing outdoor experiences.

We work with 60-70 Middle and High schools offering programs and support for Outdoor Clubs. 

Location:  Brunswick, Maine

Work Arrangement: Hybrid  - half-time in person at our Brunswick office  + periodic evening and weekends

Position Type: 32 hours/week

Salary - $43,000-$48,000

Job Summary 

This role leads efforts to amplify our mission, broaden our support base, and foster meaningful connections with diverse communities across Maine. We are committed to promoting a wide array of perspectives through effective storytelling, impactful advocacy, and inclusive community engagement. This position is for a self-starter passionate about outdoor recreation as a means to human well-being. The ideal candidate is energetic, creative, curious, courageous and tenacious.

Key Responsibilities

Communications

  • Develop and implement a communications and outreach strategy to support our mission of ensuring positive outdoor experiences for all

  • Maintain a consistent brand voice across all channels, celebrating diverse perspectives.

  • Create engaging social media, website, newsletter, and public media content.

  • Track and analyze engagement metrics and participation data to inform strategies.

Events and Fundraising

  • Lead the annual Life Happens Outside Challenge, managing sponsors, media plans, recruitment, and school communications.

  • Lead our Hospitality Partner Program, securing and retaining partners

  • Design, Promote and attend fundraising events

Partnerships and Representation

  • Collaborate with youth and professionals to ensure inclusive content.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with many stakeholders and community groups.

  • Represent Teens to Trails at public events, advocating for outdoor access.

Volunteer and Intern Management

  • Recruit, train, and manage volunteers.

  • Supervise interns, focusing on growth and valuing diverse contributions.

  • Support relevant board committees.

Content and Asset Management

  • Design marketing materials for web and print; coordinate with printers and producers.

  • Manage an organized digital asset library.

Benefits 

  • 12 paid holidays per year, + paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s, and additional PTO based on tenure.

  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan contributing 2% of salary each pay period. The retirement account becomes active 60 days after the first day of employment and employees are fully vested once the account is opened.

  • Teens to Trails offers a health plan for all employees and contributes a Health & Well-being stipend based on status.

To Apply

Please send your resume, a cover letter explaining your passion for this role, and examples of relevant experience to alicia@teenstotrails.org by December 2, 2024.

Teens to Trails is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from all backgrounds.