Job Posted April 15, 2026

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Do you enjoy contributing to a team and providing excellent service? Are you a consistent communicator and proactive planner? If you thrive on work quality and collaboration with volunteers and other staff, we want you on our team! Apply now — we offer wonderful benefits including: 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks Paid Time Off to start!

Who We Are —

The Maine Water Utilities Association (MWUA) is a nonprofit membership organization first organized in 1925. At that time, a core group of water superintendents recognized the need to meet on a regular basis, share knowledge and strategy, and lend mutual support to each other. Today, the basic concept remains largely unchanged — MWUA is Maine’s premiere and primary advocate for the water works profession. We share experiences and knowledge at bimonthly meetings; we sponsor training sessions for members; and we believe that supporting those that provide water service to our family, friends, and neighbors are ALL important functions of the Association! Maine’s water works take pride in reliably delivering safe, clean drinking water to our communities.

Job Summary —

The Training & Event Manager will work with a combination of vendors, partner organizations, and regulatory agencies to plan, implement, and facilitate both technical education (training) and other professional development programs for Association members. Event management experience is a must, as this will include managing all logistics necessary for the annual conference & trade show, quarterly meetings, annual summer outing and golf tournament, and more. An important part of this role is coordinating and supporting volunteer-led committees. The Training & Event Manager plays a key part in promoting programs and events, generating revenue through said events, and raising awareness of opportunities for members to engage with the Association. Due to the nature of working as part of a very small professional staff team, cross-training and cross-coverage of responsibilities is a regular part of this role as well.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares event reports in a timely fashion.
• Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with superintendents, managers, instructors, and regulators.
• Reviews feedback and evaluations to detect trends, and identify areas for improvement across programs and events, including assessments of training vendors.
• Provides regular, relevant program and event information to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Membership as appropriate. This information will include attendance figures, identification of new content in support of member engagement, and program development.
• Oversees and takes responsibility for all programs, trainings, and other events.
• Manages event registration and related data collection processes.
• Develops unique training programs to fulfill membership’s specific needs to maintain or improve job skills, while striving to differentiate MWUA from other organizations in the industry.
• Creates and/or acquires training guides, and/or course materials.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and adult learning, both in general and specific to water works, to include new and emerging technologies and tools used to source, distribute, and treat water and wastewater.
• Manages program-, training-, and event-related expenses in line with current MWUA policies, and maintains records of expenses on behalf of the Finance Manager.
• Coordinates all aspects of events include staffing, meeting venues, hotel rooms, catering, signage, programs, display areas, and other specialized requirements.
• Compiles and maintains a list of venues and associated attributes.
• Coordinates with staff and committees to plan and develop event schedule, topics, and featured speakers.  
• Ensures that events meet legal, safety, and health requirements and regulations; obtains necessary permits from fire and health departments as needed.  
• Coordinates lodging and transportation for attendees, speakers, or other parties, as necessary.
• Coordinates registration process for event participants, and proactively identifies and mitigates pain points that are barriers to engagement.
• Manages all administrative duties and details associated with the event, including distribution of promotional materials, and responding to inquiries. 
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Executive Director. 

Skills & Abilities —

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Adept with a variety of adult education methods, and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to implement effective training and professional development events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable office software.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Creative, effective, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to respond to problems with a calm, courteous, and helpful manner and attitude.
• An understanding of legal regulations and permits required for events.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education & Experience —

• Degree related to Adult Education, Training, Professional Development, Event Management, or similar —or— 5+ years related work experience in a similar work field.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, prioritize tasks, and work well with a small team.

Physical Requirements —

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally must be able to lift/transport boxes of literature and other items. Please note that volunteers and other staff are sometimes available to assist with physical lifting and moving duties. Roller boxes and other equipment are available to help with transportation.

Job Type: Full-time, salaried

Schedule —

• Day shift (averaging 8 hours), typically Monday to Friday
• Occasional work during nights and weekends
• Occasional travel, the majority of which will be within the state, and typically not more than 1 night away from home when a multiday conference or other event is taking place

Work Location: Hybrid, averaging not more than twice per week from home

Pay: Salary range of $52,000 to $62,400

Reasons to Join our Team —

• 100% employer-paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurances for the Employee
• 85% employer-paid Health & Dental Insurances for the Employee
• Health & Dental Insurances are available for Spouse/Partner & Children
• Vision Insurance is available for the Employee and their Spouse/Partner & Children
• Retirement Savings Account via IRA, with Company Match up to 3% of annual salary
• 13 paid Holidays
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off

Maine Water Utilities Association is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. 

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.

Applicants may demonstrate their ability to successfully accomplish job requirements in various ways — we acknowledge that how you achieve success may look different from prior hires and other applicants! Research demonstrates that members of historically excluded communities may only apply when they “check every box” in a posting. If you feel comfortable with most, but not all, of the above, please consider applying to MWUA today!