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🔗Development Coordinator
Website Maine Preservation
Founded in 1972, Maine Preservation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving historic places, buildings, downtowns and neighborhoods--strengthening the cultural and economic vitality of Maine communities. We are a small team that values camaraderie and loves dogs. We have mutual respect for work/life balance and lovingly embrace the quirky characters and culture of historic preservation and Maine in general. We prefer the scenic route, mom & pop shops, and gas station restaurants.
This role requires a professional who excels in communication, organization, and relationship-building—and thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. This is a key position with the opportunity for advancement and to help shape the future of communities across Maine.
The Development Coordinator must take initiative and be dependable; work effectively in a remote office; collaborate with other staff and the board to help execute organizational strategies; and manage workflow efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Grants
· Maintain a calendar of existing grant opportunities
· Prepare grant submissions and draft reports in collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Programs & Services
Membership & Corporate Sponsorship
· Draft effective supporter communications and marketing materials, including email newsletters and the annual Year in Review
· Coordinate, generate, and distribute renewal requests, acknowledgment letters, and miscellaneous digital and printed correspondence
· Generate and manage mailing lists and coordinate benefits
· Ensure membership and sponsorship content on the website and newsletters is current
· Assist Executive Director in cultivating major gift prospects, whether individual or corporate
Event Planning & Engagement
· Coordinate and prepare for Gala Subcommittee meetings
· Produce members-only walking tours and other special events
· Execute annual fundraising gala, auction, and donor cultivation events
· Answer email and phone inquiries from members and the general public
· Regularly interact with members, volunteers, vendors, partner organizations, and the general public
· Support other organization events as needed
Development Operations & Database Management
· Coordinate and prepare for Development Committee meetings
· Set up and manage event registrations using the NeonOne database; set up new functionality as needed
· Enter donations, grants, membership, and sponsorship payments into the database
· Produce acknowledgement letters for grant funders and donors
· Maintain clear, accurate records in the database
· Assist other staff members in using Neon One
Financial & Office Management
· Process incoming donations and make deposits
· Provide basic office support, including ordering office supplies and equipment
· Support Executive Director on annual tax filing and budget projections
· Perform other relevant duties as requested
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
How to Apply
You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.
Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.
Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.
Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.