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Nonprofit seasonal retreat seeking hands on Full-time
Communications & Program Coordinator
Star Island, a $4.2 million non-profit organization, with corporate offices in Portsmouth, NH, is looking
to add a full-time Communications & Program Coordinator (CPC) to their organization.
Reporting to the Conference Center Director, the CPC is responsible for coordinating Star Island
Corporation’s (SIC) communications, marketing, and outreach efforts, as well as selected volunteer and
other programs. During the conference season, the CPC supervises the following seasonal positions:
Island Naturalist, Music Director, and Art Coordinator.
Communications (including Publications, Marketing, Outreach, and Events):
Participate as active member of Staff Marketing Team, including keeping agendas and minutes,
scheduling meetings, and coordinating tracking and metrics (Staff Marketing Team, in addition to
CPC, consists of Conference Center Director, Chief Executive Officer, Development Manager,
and Island Minister/Beloved Community Project Manager).
Coordinate year-round communications, manage social media channels, email marketing, write
and distribute press releases. Maintain and update annual and long-term communications plans.
Administer, develop, maintain, and oversee content updates of SIC website.
Coordinate design and production of all SIC publications, including annual program brochure
(“Blue Book”), newsletters, guest booklet for island rooms (“Better Living on Star Island”),
online handbook for (volunteer) conference leaders, and annual donor recognition newsletter.
Collaborate with volunteer representatives of specific conferences on conference marketing and
outreach efforts in order to increase enrollment.
Provide support to various departments (e.g., Development, Beloved Community), including
desktop publishing support, production of promotional materials and signage, and fundraising
materials.
In collaboration with Staff Marketing Team, coordinate community events (2/year) and
fundraising events (2/year). Field wedding requests and liaise with appropriate departments re:
availability and feasibility for a limited number of on-island weddings (0-3/season).
In collaboration with Staff Marketing Team, coordinate annual online auction.
Collaborate with professional communications consultants on specific projects, as needed (e.g.,
press releases, arranging interviews, newsletter design).
Programs:
Serve as staff liaison to Outreach & Engagement Committee, Rutledge Marine Lab Committee,
and possibly another committee, depending upon interest and expertise.
Coordinate the Island Massage Program, in collaboration with core group of massage therapists.
In collaboration with the (seasonal) Island Naturalist, coordinate the Rutledge Marine Lab and its
programs.
In collaboration with the (seasonal) Music Director, coordinate SIC’s music program.
Coordinate Artists-In-Residence Program, including implementing annual application process to
line up a professional Artist in Residence (AIR) for each week of the conference season, and
serving as liaison between weekly AIR and conferences and employees. In collaboration with
(part-time seasonal) Art Coordinator, oversee Art Barn (an art space on the island).
Coordinate Ambassador Program (volunteers who assist with outreach and marketing), including
training ambassadors and providing them with promotional materials and other support.
In collaboration with professional marine contractor and (seasonal) Logistics Manager,
coordinate marine offerings, including Appledore Island trips and sunset cruises.
In collaboration with the Island Minister/Beloved Community Project Manager, support the SEA
Star Educational Program (partnerships with schools, field trips, etc.).
Actively support the Conference Center Director with new conference development.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing, communications, or related field
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
Experience with template-driven website programs, HTML, WordPress and Dreamweaver,
publications experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, email marketing, word
processing, spreadsheets, slideshow software
Experience with social media and traditional media communications
Experience with Raiser's Edge and Blackbaud NetCommunity a plus
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Tactful, creative, discreet, ethical, flexible, resourceful, dependable, friendly, and professional
Able to work effectively on multiple projects, and to balance and prioritize multiple requests;
excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision and as a team member
(Mid-September through mid-June) Work from SIC’s Portsmouth, NH office, with flexibility for
hybrid/remote work up to 1-3 days/week. (Mid-June through mid-September) Overnight
stay/residency on Island during scheduled times during conference season, with flexibility for
hybrid/remote work up to 1-2 days/week. Transportation to and from the island as well as rustic
on-island housing and meals are provided at no cost to the employee.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time opportunity with a flexible hybrid work schedule. The salary range is
$45,000 to $53,000 depending on education and experience.
Generous paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive benefits including Health with Health Savings and Reimbursement, Dental, Life,
and Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% contribution after one year of service
Transportation to and from the island as well as rustic on-island housing and meals are provided
at no cost to the employee
About Star Island:
Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and
Maine. Our mission is to hold and administer a wide variety of themed conferences and personal retreats
including educational, religious, and kindred purposes consistent with the principles of the Unitarian
Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ. Star Island is a unique place. SIC is a place of
natural and rugged beauty and each employee is able to share in the experience of Star Island’s location
and its environment. At work, SIC promotes a culture that stimulates openness, interpersonal
communication, professionalism and a high appreciation for process. Employees are recognized for their
hard work and the skills they bring to the job.
If you’ve been looking for work that inspires and engages you and if you love to juggle many
responsibilities, this position may be perfect for you.
Please visit https://starisland.applicantpro.com to apply.
At Star Island Corporation, we appreciate the value and richness of different perspectives and
experiences. We constantly strive to be a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We work to make you feel
welcomed and engaged as a valued member of the team. We provide equal employment opportunity
(EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental
disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Star Island will provide reasonable accommodations
for qualified individuals with disabilities