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We are working to transition our state from an extractive economy to an equitable, just, and clean energy economy in which all Alaskans can thrive. We advocate for the protection of salmon habitat, clean energy solutions in the face of rapid climate change, and amplifying Alaskans’ voices in the public process. Our sister organization The Alaska Center Education Fund provides education and leadership development for children, youth and adults, and promotes civic engagement.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Overview:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The Communications Director serves as The Alaska Center’s strategic and external communications lead, setting narrative direction and advancing the organization’s vision, mission, and priorities. This is an executive-level leadership role, responsible for growing and maintaining positive brand recognition, expanding each organization’s reach within our target audiences, and ensuring organizing and issue campaigns are optimized to achieve top performance.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The Communications Director reports to the Co-Executive Directors and works closely with Program Directors to strategize communications campaigns and narratives. The role works with vendors to execute print, press, and outreach strategies to engage and grow our base of social change advocates and supporters, build community, create new alliances and partnerships, and provide communications support internally and externally. This role engages the press and the public, supports and educates key decision-makers, grows AKC’s membership, and helps ensure The Alaska Center is a prominent and respected voice on relevant issues and politics. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Core Communications Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Lead all public-facing communications, including messaging, media relations, and brand voice across both organizations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that align with organizational priorities, advocacy efforts, and fundraising goals</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Shape clear, compelling narratives by translating complex issues into accessible stories that resonate with diverse Alaska communities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Drive earned media strategy, including building relationships with press, securing coverage, and placing stories that elevate organizational priorities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Ensure communications reach priority audiences—LGBTQIA, BIPOC, low-income, non-English speaking, and youth—through culturally relevant and accessible channels</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Oversee the development of content, talking points, and educational materials that position the organization as a trusted resource and counter disinformation</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Manage digital communications, including social media and email campaigns, using data and metrics to refine and improve impact</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Track, analyze, and report on media coverage and communications performance to inform strategy</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Serve as the primary communications advisor and media contact, including supporting rapid-response and crisis communications when needed</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Coordinate media needs across team calendars, aligning messaging among departments while elevating programmatic work</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Serve as a communications resource to staff and partners, providing guidance and support</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and external partners to support communications work</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Organizational Leadership</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Supervise communications staff, including fellows, interns and staff at the team grows. Support onboarding, performance management, and professional development of staff, including annual work planning, monthly benchmarks, and regular evaluations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Provide media and communications training to staff across the organization to strengthen overall capacity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Serve as a member of the Executive Support Team, leading communications guidance and supporting strategic direction, including during rapid response and organizational pivots</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Support organization-wide alignment by ensuring communications strategies reflect shared priorities and goals</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Advance equity and inclusion through collaboration on messaging, materials, and internal practices</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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Salary is dependent on experience, with a generous and competitive benefits package. This position may travel within Alaska as necessary to achieve organizational and individual work plan goals with minimal out-of-state travel for training and conferences. All The Alaska Center staff have access to professional development opportunities, including training and support. The Alaska Center provides a supportive work environment with excellent benefits and incentives. The Alaska Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law. We are committed to supporting, centering, and working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Working-Class and Low-Income people, Women, LGBTQIA2+ people, and Disabled people in addressing the many crises that impact us. We strongly encourage people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities to apply.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">To apply, please complete the form on this website</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">, including submitting all requested materials. Position open until filled. No phone calls, please.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">*This position operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office presence required on a regular basis. Remote work is permitted based on performance and organizational needs. 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