Communications & Public Relations Officer

The part-time Communications and Public Relations Officer helps Cumberland County Government provide clear, timely and accurate information to residents, employees, the news media, community partners and the County’s 28 municipalities. Occasional evening, weekend or emergency-related work may be required, with advance coordination when practicable. Reporting to the County Manager, this position coordinates day-to-day public information, strengthens awareness of County services and supports consistent communication across departments.

The Officer works independently on routine communications and collaborates with County leadership on sensitive, high-profile or time-critical matters. The Officer also supports the Deputy County Manager with legislative affairs, including preparation for and occasional testimony before the Maine State Legislature. The Officer also serves as the County’s ADA Accessibility Coordinator, helping coordinate accessibility compliance and accommodation requests. Compensation is a range of $35.12 to $43.56 per hour.

This range reflects the County’s good-faith estimate of pay for this position at the time of posting. Starting pay is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity in alignment with the County’s step-based compensation system. This position is part-time (32hrs per week) with a limited benefits package. Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public administration or a related field, and at least three years of relevant experience; equivalent education and experience may be considered;
• Experience with media relations, websites, social media and common design or publishing tools;
• Public‑sector experience is preferred;
• Working knowledge of Maine’s Freedom of Access Act (FOAA), including public‑records requests and open‑meeting requirements, and Maine State Archives records‑management laws and retention schedules, or the ability to acquire that knowledge promptly;
• Strong knowledge of website (Revise) and social media (Facebook and Instagram) updating and maintenance

The part-time Communications and Public Relations Officer helps Cumberland County Government provide clear, timely and accurate information to residents, employees, the news media, community partners and the County’s 28 municipalities. Occasional evening, weekend or emergency-related work may be required, with advance coordination when practicable. Reporting to the County Manager, this position coordinates day-to-day public information, strengthens awareness of County services and supports consistent communication across departments.

The Officer works independently on routine communications and collaborates with County leadership on sensitive, high-profile or time‑critical matters. The Officer also supports the Deputy County Manager with legislative affairs, including preparation for and occasional testimony before the Maine State Legislature. The Officer also serves as the County’s ADA Accessibility Coordinator, helping coordinate accessibility compliance and accommodation requests. Compensation is a range of $35.12 to $43.56 per hour.

This range reflects the County’s good‑faith estimate of pay for this position at the time of posting. Starting pay is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity in alignment with the County’s step‑based compensation system. This position is part‑time (32hrs per week) with a limited benefits package. Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to…