COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
LOCATION: BANGOR
REPORTS TO: MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS & BRAND
POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT
Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.
Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.
We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Manager, Communications & Brand, this position is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications that support company initiatives, projects, customer education, and community engagement. The role serves as a key translator of complex operational, technical, regulatory, and business information into clear, accessible messaging for employees, customers, stakeholders, and the public. Responsibilities include communication planning and execution, storm and outage communications, media relations, news monitoring and reporting, content development, community outreach support, and measuring communication effectiveness through analytics and reporting. This position helps shape the employee experience, strengthens brand reputation, and builds collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops customer-focused, employee-focused, and stakeholder communications that translate complex technical, operational, regulatory, and business information into clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Cultivates relationships throughout the company to understand initiatives, develop communication plans, manage the company brand, and assist in the development of internal and external campaigns.
- Assists with media inquiries, interview coordination, spokesperson support, and proactive storytelling opportunities.
- Monitors and gathers media coverage and news clips related to the company, industry, and key issues, providing regular reporting.
- Drafts press releases, talking points, and other external communications materials consistent with company messaging and brand standards.
- Shares responsibility for media relations, press releases, spokesperson coordination, and communications during storm restoration and emergency response efforts.
- Analyzes communication performance metrics, audience insights, digital analytics, and stakeholder feedback to measure effectiveness, identify trends, and inform communication strategies and recommendations.
- Shares on-call duties to provide outage notifications in a timely manner.
- Supports public relations and corporate events to promote business initiatives as well as community investment.
- Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department.
- Performs all duties with the utmost regard for personal and workplace safety.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other related duties as assigned including designated duties associated with System Restoration.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, or business
- At least 3 years of experience in public relations, relationship management, and public presentation/speaking.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to articulate complex messages.
- Ability to handle multiple and complex priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Power Point, Microsoft Word, and Outlook. Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is desired.
- Proficiency with a Social Media Management tool, such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite is desired.
- Valid Maine Driver’s license required.
RATE OF PAY:
Salary Level is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted positions.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Versant Power is a drug-free, tobacco-free and fragrance-free workplace.
Versant Power is an equal opportunity employer.
Posted: 11/12/2026