Engagement & Operations Coordinator

Seguinland Institute is seeking an Engagement & Operations Coordinator to play a key, multi-faceted role supporting fundraising, communications, events, and administrative operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who believes in experiential education, who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to broaden their nonprofit experience.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to create transformative programs in which students clarify their vision of the good life and discern their work for the good of all. We seek to engage the whole person, integrating college-level academics with immersion in nature, the creative arts, a back-to-the-land ethos, mentorship opportunities and mindfulness. We strive to be a place where students can cultivate the knowledge, the inner resources, and the skills necessary to nourish the communities to which they belong. Our hope for our students is nothing less than personal thriving, community-oriented living, and the well being of the planet.

Our not-for-profit organization (founded in 2009) is composed of scholars, boat builders, artists, musicians, contemplatives, back-to-the landers, treehouse builders and education-reformers. We aim to influence the direction of higher education, to be a model for a new generation of schools, and to bend our existing institutions toward immersive whole-person programs that foster inquiry into the good life.

Key Responsibilities

Event Coordination and Planning

• Oversee planning and logistics for events, workshops, and fundraisers
• Coordinate with vendors, volunteers, and participants
• Manage event registrations, materials, and on-site logistics
• Track and report on event budget
• Assist with post-event reporting and follow-up communications

Fundraising & Development Support

• Assist in writing donor communications and fundraising appeals and grant applications
• Maintain and update donor database
• Coordinate donor relationship activities including thank you letters, updates, invitations
• Conduct research on funding opportunities
• Support execution of fundraising campaigns and donor events

Marketing & Design Support

• Assist in creating newsletters, print materials and social media content
• Maintain website updates consistent with brand aesthetic
• Help draft blog posts, press releases, and promotional copy
• Track engagement analytics and support content planning

Administrative Support

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and support internal communications
• Take minutes, track follow-ups, and help prepare board materials
• Assist with office operations and related errands
• Provide administrative support to internal operations
• Support external program communications

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, administration, and/or project coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities/projects
• Familiarity with tools like Google Workspace, Canva, Squarespace and donor CRMs a plus
• Proficient in simple layout and basic design projects, with an eye for clean and effective visuals
• Self starter with can-do attitude
• Passion for education, equity, and community impact

Details

• Reports to: Executive Director and Creative Director
• Location: Hybrid/Local to Midcoast Maine (onsite 3 days per week)
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend day as events or student programs require
• Salary: $47k-$58k depending on experience
• Benefits: Health & Dental, Paid Time Off, Professional Development

Diversity & Inclusion: A diverse, inclusive, and equitable educational organization is one where all employees, volunteers and students, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our programs. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages to ensure that all voices are heard.

Benefits: Health & Dental, Paid Time Off, Professional Development