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H&R Block

Tax Associate

Topsham, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

H&R Block

Tax Associate

Auburn, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

H&R Block

Tax Associate

Portland, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

H&R Block

Tax Associate

Yarmouth, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

H&R Block

Tax Associate

Windham, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

H&R Block

Tax Associate

Gorham, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

H&R Block

Tax Associate

Portland, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

H&R Block

Tax Associate

Scarborough, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

H&R Block

Tax Associate

Portland, ME · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client ... Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to ...

Camping World

Retail Sales Associate

Windham, ME · On-site

$30K - $60K/yr

Provide excellent customer service Ability to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and management Leading department and assisting/mentoring colleagues Consistently promotes company ...

Five Below

Sales Associate

South Portland, ME · On-site

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

... • Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking ... associate schedules, and standard operating procedures • Must be able to remain in a stationary ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$800 - $1.2K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$800 - $1.2K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Venture Solar

Solar - Retail Associate

Windham, ME · On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

Positive attitude and strong communication skills * Comfortable approaching and speaking with new ... Associates have opportunities to advance into leadership and outside sales positions, with ...

New Gig Solutions

Associate Attorney

Portland, ME · Remote

$80K - $95K/yr

Now Hiring: Remote Associate Attorney | Maine Bar Required | No Billables | No Sales New Gig ... Strong communication, organization, and client advocacy skills. * Passion for helping individuals ...

Floor & Decor Holdings

Warehouse Associate

Portland, ME · On-site

$16.85 - $21/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay Range: $16.85 - $21.00 Purpose: As a warehouse associate at Floor & Decor ... Good communication Essential Job Functions: * Demonstrate and understand compliance of the company ...

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How much do communications associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for communications associate in Portland, ME is $58,835.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,600.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a communications associate?

A communications associate assists a marketing or advertising team with a variety of tasks. As a communications associate, you may be responsible for copywriting promotional materials, designing simple graphics, managing social media and outreach, launching email campaigns, researching media coverage, and promoting products. You also typically perform administrative duties as needed. Qualifications for this job include a mix of related skills and experience. Most employers require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a similar field. Completing internships at ad or marketing agencies helps to improve your career opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a communications associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Communications Associate, you need strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and graphic design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is commonly expected. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure clear messaging, brand consistency, and effective engagement with target audiences across multiple channels.

What are some common challenges a communications associate faces when managing internal and external messaging?

Communications Associates often juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines, which can make prioritizing tasks and maintaining message consistency challenging. They must adapt messaging for different audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals while also responding quickly to emerging issues or feedback. Collaborating across departments is key, as information often needs to be gathered from various teams, requiring strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
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Infographic showing various Communications Associate job openings in Portland, ME as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,835 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Tax Associate

H&R Block

Topsham, ME • On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 24 days ago

H&R Block rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 293 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

147th of 152 rated financial services

Job description

About the Role
As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client services-no prior tax experience required. With training and support from day one, you'll work directly with clients to gather information, prepare tax returns, and answer questions while building valuable skills and strong client relationships. You'll earn a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities to increase your earnings as you build tax knowledge and grow in the role. This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office.
  • Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation
  • Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates
  • Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations in a way clients can easily understand
  • Identify tax savings opportunities and recommend relevant products and services
  • Apply problem-solving skills to analyze client information and address questions or unique situations with guidance and available resources
  • Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client-first approach

Required Qualifications
  • Successful completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course1
  • Experience interacting with customers or clients in a service-oriented environment
  • Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to understand needs
  • Problem-solving skills, including organizing information and identifying solutions
  • Comfort using digital tools and systems included AI based tools like Copilot and ChatGPT
  • High school diploma / GED/ equivalent

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Experience in a client-facing or consultative role, such as financial advising, insurance, retail sales, or professional services
  • Experience asking questions and recommending solutions based on customer needs
  • Ability to work 15-35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends during tax season

Why work for us
At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we've led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.
That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.
1 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
Pay Range Information
The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan.
Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.
Pay Range
$14.45 - $18.00/Hr.
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H&R Block's purpose is simple: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We've been true to that purpose since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded our company in 1955. Since then, we've grown to have approximately 12,000 offices throughout the United States and around the world. We are a people company first and a tax company second. People who join H&R Block say it feels like being part of something bigger. A place with an amazing and storied history, but with a strong and urgent focus on the future. Maybe it's how determined, forward thinking and innovative we are, or how accessible our leadership is. We believe it's all those things, and much more.

Industry

Accounting services, it services and finance and insurance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

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