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Communications Coordinator
Administration, Marketing & Communications
Brunswick, ME, USA
USD 51,467-51,467 / year
Posted on Aug 2, 2026
What You’ll Do
The Communications Coordinator will oversee Full Plates' day-to-day social media presence, creating compelling digital content that advances our mission to end childhood food insecurity in Maine. While social media is the primary focus of this role, the Communications Coordinator will also support broader communications initiatives including email marketing, storytelling, and special projects as part of a collaborative communications team.
The Communications Coordinator is a salaried non-exempt position, with a regular 32 hour work week of Monday through Thursday. This position reports to the Communications Director. The Communications Coordinator has no direct reports, and is responsible for the following key tasks:
Primary Responsibilities:
Social Media Content and Analytics (60%)
Develop and execute Full Plates’ social media strategy across all platforms
Create engaging, mission-driven content that educates, inspires and mobilizes a broad audience
Maintain a content calendar aligned with organizational priorities, campaigns, advocacy efforts, grants and events
Identify opportunities to capitalize on timely news
Write captions designed to engage and expand audiences, paired with compelling graphics created in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
Foster positive audience engagement
Track performance across all channels and recommend adjustments to content and strategy based on learnings
Secondary Responsibilities:
Email newsletters (10%)
Photography and video (10%)
Copy editing and proofreading (10%)
Assisting with annual reports, storytelling, and collaborating with other communications professionals at partner organizations (10%)
Flexible Additional Duties
As a small nonprofit, Full Plates may occasionally require employees to perform duties outside of their job description. However, any additional duties will be clearly communicated in writing and be limited and time bound. If an employee is picking up additional duties due to a leave on the team, additional compensation will be provided in accordance with policies outlined in the employee handbook.
Who You Are & Keys to Success
To be successful in this job, you will excel in the following areas:
Impactful storytelling: You are excited about harnessing the power of technology to tell authentic stories to a variety of stakeholders, translating complex policy issues into accessible, engaging content that inspires them to action. You are passionate about social media as a force for change, delight in keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field.
Project management: You are self-directed and willing to take the initiative in soliciting copy as needed from other members of the Full Plates team. You have experience managing multiple projects and keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks, all while using resources wisely and efficiently.
Detail orientation with an eye for design: You take the time to fully understand processes and are able to execute project plans effectively and efficiently while minimizing errors. You readily ask timely questions for clarity and guidance rather than relying on assumptions. You have an eye for design and making sure that visual elements of communications are just as impactful as the words.
Comfort with technology: You are tech-savvy and pick up new platforms and programs quickly. After initial training, you are comfortable seeking out additional support or resources independently.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice: You recognize that Full Plates is working to fundamentally fix an innately broken food system. You acknowledge the role of race, income, age, immigration status, and other identities in shaping food systems disparities, and you are committed to amplifying community voices to advocate for more equitable approaches. You recognize how your own identities show up in the work, and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about race, ability, and other lines of difference.
Due to the nature of this role the following software are required areas of experience.
Google Workspace suite
Zoom
Social media management platforms (ex. Hootsuite, Buffer, Later)
Meta (Instagram and Facebook), LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky
Simple graphic design programs (ex. Canva, Adobe Express)
The work environment and logistical expectations of the role include:
Core hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00-4:00, with significant hours flexibility offered, contingent on meeting performance goals
Occasional evenings and weekends with comp time offered
Full Plates operates largely virtually and base location is flexible within the state of Maine. Our office is located in Brunswick and we expect to ask staff to come together in-person ~quarterly.
Regular travel to events within Maine (with mileage reimbursement)
We offer the following employment benefits:
An annual salary of $51,467 (minus applicable taxes and withholdings)
Unlimited PTO, within a culture that actively encourages its use
Fully paid family and medical leave
Long term disability insurance
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17 paid holidays:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous People’s Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving break (2 days)
Winter Break (12/24-1/1)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Patriots’ Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Anthem PPO health insurance plan with 100% premium paid for employee and 80% premium paid for dependents and partners
Delta Dental plan with 85% premium paid for employee
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 2% non-elective employer deferral
$300 professional development stipend
Your employment with Full Plates Full Potential is conditioned upon adhering to the policies and procedures of the company and is “at-will,” meaning that either you or Full Plates Full Potential can end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, by providing written notice to the other. Upon termination of your employment, Full Plates Full Potential shall have no further obligation to you except to pay you any accrued but unpaid compensation and other benefits to which you are entitled for services rendered up to the date of termination.
To Apply
Please use the job board portal to submit a single pdf document containing your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself. If you have a portfolio of social media or design related work, please include in the pdf a link for viewing your work. Application review will begin on September 1, 2026. As an organization, Full Plates does not use AI to create finished documents, and we expect all applicants to adhere to this policy.