OPEN POSITIONS

Full-time, Year-round

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Director of Advancement & Engagement

JOB CLASS

Exempt, Full-time, Year-round with benefits

REPORTS TO

President & CEO

COMPENSATIONS

Range between $75,000 and $85,000 annually

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director of Advancement & Engagement is a key member of Maine Media’s senior leadership team, responsible for leading institutional efforts in fundraising, marketing, and community engagement.

The Director works closely with the President and senior leadership to advance the mission, visibility, and financial sustainability of Maine Media Workshops + College. The Director will build and oversee a team responsible for securing philanthropic support, strengthening brand visibility, and cultivating community engagement with donors, alumni, partners, and the broader creative community.

While the primary focus of this role is fundraising and donor cultivation, the Director also provides strategic oversight for marketing and communications to ensure that all outreach, storytelling, and brand efforts advance institutional revenue and visibility goals.

Fundraising & Development

Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and foundation/corporate support.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects in partnership with the President & Board.
Oversee fundraising campaigns, donor events, and external partnerships.
Manage Advancement operations, ensuring accurate tracking, acknowledgments, and reporting.
Coordinate with consultants and vendors for grant writing, design, and events as needed.

Marketing, Communications & Engagement

Lead institutional communications strategies to elevate Maine Media’s profile locally, nationally, and internationally.
Oversee production of key marketing and communication materials, including the annual catalog, digital campaigns, and social media content.
Align marketing messaging with fundraising narratives and academic program goals.
Support enrollment and program success through brand awareness and lead generation in collaboration with the Program’s Office and Operations.
Strengthen alumni and community engagement initiatives.

Leadership & Collaboration

Supervise Advancement staff and contractors (development, marketing, design, PR, etc.).
Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational priorities.
Collaborate closely with Program, Operations, and Dean’s Offices to align marketing, communications, and fundraising with institutional priorities.
Serve as a visible ambassador for Maine Media with donors, partners, and the arts community.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
5+ years of progressive leadership in development, advancement, or communications roles.
Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising and campaign strategy.
Strong knowledge of marketing, branding, digital communications, and public relations.
Excellent interpersonal and storytelling skills; ability to inspire diverse audiences.
Experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and leading cross-departmental initiatives.
Passion for the arts, higher education, and nonprofit leadership.

Please submit a résumé and cover letter addressing the following questions:

How do you balance visionary leadership with hands-on implementation?

How do you approach collaboration and autonomy in a small but ambitious organization?

Forward to jobs@mainemedia.edu

Program Production Coordinator

JOB CLASS

Full-time, Hourly, Year-round with benefits

REPORTS TO

Director of Programs & Educational Effectiveness

COMPENSATIONS

$20 hourly, 35-40 hours per week

The Program Production Coordinator has experience in program coordination, event management, or production support and is responsible for the logistical, technical, and administrative coordination of Maine Media’s on-campus and online educational programs. These include workshops, intensives, certificate programs, MFA retreats, and special events. This role supports the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and accessible learning experiences by coordinating facilities, instructional technology, staffing, locations, and talent across all delivery models.

Working closely with the Director of Programs & Educational Effectiveness and the Provost, the Program Production Coordinator collaborates with Program Chairs, faculty, IT, Facilities, Registration, Student Services, and seasonal staff to ensure programs and productions are well planned, safely executed, and aligned with Maine Media policies and values. The position supervises seasonal assistants and provides operational support for location-based and talent-supported productions for Photography and Filmmaking courses within established course budgets.

Program Production & Coordination

Coordinate the planning, production, and delivery of workshops, intensives, certificate programs, MFA retreats, and special events across on-campus and online formats.

Collaborate with Program Chairs, Program Managers, IT, Facilities, and seasonal staff to ensure smooth workflows and effective communication for all programs.

Schedule and coordinate classrooms, studios, facilities, and off-campus locations to support instructional and production needs.

Oversee classroom, studio, and production setup, including coordination of instructional technology and IT support for program delivery.

Coordinate outreach and preparation for workshops and programs, including preparing class lists and supporting faculty and teaching assistants prior to program launch.

Distribute and collect student evaluations for on-campus and online programs in support of institutional assessment processes.

Support the planning and production of Friday Night Shows, campus events, and special presentations.

Serve as an operational liaison between academic leadership and departments including Registration and Student Services. 

Locations, Talent & Production Logistics

Support location-based instruction by identifying, securing, and coordinating appropriate off-campus locations in collaboration with faculty and program leadership.

Coordinate talent (actors and models) for Photography and Filmmaking courses, ensuring alignment with course objectives, schedules, and established budgets.

Ensure that all productions—on campus, online, and on location—are conducted in safe, inclusive, and respectful environments for students, faculty, staff, talent, and location partners.

Obtain COIs for all locations as necessary and ensure location protocols are followed.

Obtain, track, and maintain permits, releases, agreements, and certificates of insurance related to locations, talent, and program production; maintain accurate digital records.

Track production schedules, location usage, and talent hours; submit invoices, disbursement requests, and reimbursement documentation in coordination with academic leadership and Finance.

Coordinate multiple simultaneous shoots as needed while adhering to Maine Media production policies and best practices. 

Administrative & Academic Support

Facilitate program-related administrative processes, including:

Faculty contracts and teaching assistant deal memos

Certificate of insurance requests

Disbursement and reimbursement forms

Faculty and teaching assistant communications

Maintain academic and certificate program calendars, track key milestones and deadlines, and execute SAP reports for certificate program students in coordination with academic leadership.

Support certificate programs by ensuring students have access to appropriate campus resources and required documentation.

Provide operational data, scheduling information, and documentation support to academic leadership and Marketing as needed, without responsibility for enrollment strategy or analysis.

Chair weekly Production Meetings to review upcoming programs, production needs, staffing, and logistics.

Facilitate contests, including management of Arnold Newman Prize, and sponsor related competitions. 

Staff Supervision & Collaboration

Hire, orient, train, and supervise seasonal Program Assistant and seasonal staff supporting programs and student services in coordination with Maine Media policies and annual training.

Provide operational oversight and guidance to Teaching Assistants as related to program production and logistics.
Model and reinforce expectations for professionalism, collaboration, communication, hospitality, and adherence to Maine Media’s core values.

Work with the Faculty Services & Hospitality Liaison to coordinate faculty travel and housing.

Coordinate the planning and production of MFA retreats in collaboration with academic leadership and program staff.

This position leads and directs:

Program Assistant(s) (seasonal)

Teaching Assistants (as related to production and program coordination)

Academy Resident Advisors

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in program coordination, event management, production support, or a related field.

Experience supporting educational or arts-based programs, workshops, or productions.

Experience supervising seasonal, project-based, or temporary staff.

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and timelines.

Please submit a résumé and cover letter to:

jobs@mainemedia.edu

Maine Media College recognizes that creative expression and thoughtful communication can be best cultivated in a richly diverse philosophical, aesthetic and social environment. Maine Media College actively seeks candidates whose experiences, professional accomplishments, creative practice, instruction, research, and/or service have prepared them to contribute to diversity and excellence in higher education.


Maine Media Workshops + College, a registered tax-exempt 501 (c) (3), does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity, religion, creed, ancestry, national and ethnic origin, veteran’s status, physical, mental handicap or other legally protected classification in any of its policies or procedures – including but not limited to those related to admission, employment, advancement, the provision of educational services, and the granting of financial aid – or in its services, facilities, privileges or benefits in compliance with and to the limits of applicable state and federal laws.