Job Description

Location: Portland, Maine (Hybrid)
Hours: 10-20 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

POSITION SUMMARY

Wine Wise is seeking two highly organized, proactive, and creative Marketing Assistants to support key marketing, customer engagement, and business development initiatives. These roles will involve assisting with email marketing campaigns, creating content for all media channels, conducting lead follow-up, providing customer service, offering sales support, and fostering relationships with key accounts, referral sources, and partners. Additionally, the Marketing Assistant will track engagement metrics, explore new marketing channels, and collaborate on strategic initiatives. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATES

The desired candidates possess a strong work ethic, outstanding time management, organization, communication, and computer skills, the ability to think strategically and creatively, flourish in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for quality work, all of which are essential to success in this position. Strong writing skills are a strong plus!

ABOUT WINE WISE

Since 2010, Wine Wise has curated unparalleled wine education experiences in Portland, Maine, offering engaging and interactive opportunities for individuals to enrich their wine knowledge and experiences with our Wine Sails, Wine & Food Walks, and Wine Club in Portland, Maine, as well as domestic and international Small Group Wine Region Trips. In 2025, Wine Wise’s highly acclaimed Wine Sails attracted customers from 111 Maine cities and towns, 49 states, and internationally.

As a locally owned and community-driven business, Wine Wise fosters deep connections within the Greater Portland community and collaborates with numerous small, local businesses in the restaurant, beverage, and marine sectors, while also drawing a significant and growing number of newcomers to Maine for world-class wine experiences.

REQUIRED SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Be excellent at follow-through and follow-up.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized
• Creative thinker who enjoys generating ideas and new approaches
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Eager to learn and grow in the role
• Resourceful and reliable
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive information

COMPENSATION

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Wine Wise event perks and professional growth opportunities.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred but not required. Industry experience or familiarity is a strong plus. We are open to an entry-level candidate.
• Experience: 0-2 years.
• Reports to: Erica Archer, Owner of Wine Wise
• Location: A hybrid position that requires the team member to have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and live within a short drive of Portland, Maine.
• This is a permanent position with room for long-term growth. We’re seeking team members interested in a long-term role.

TO APPLY

Please email winewise@winewiseevents.com with your cover letter and resume with “ Marketing Assistant (Part-Time) at Wine Wise ” in the subject line. It’s essential to include both your resume (which tells us about your experience) and your cover letter (to tell us why you think you are the best person for this very awesome job). We are only able to respond to applicants who submit both, and we feel might be a match for our team.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04101

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, 10 hours per week, Flexible hours,

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