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Communications Specialist

Anchorage, United States

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Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

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Communications Specialist

Job Type:

Regular Full Time

Location:

Anchorage

Salary:

$25.00/hr

Opening Date:

9/24/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Summary:

Under the direction of the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist advances Chugachmiut's mission by creating culturally respectful, high-quality content across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. The role combines storytelling, writing, editing, and project coordination, focusing on tailoring messages for Alaska Native communities, staff, and external partners.

Major Responsibilities:

Write, edit, and publish content for internal and external audiences, including newsletters, press releases, website updates, reports, social media, and presentations
Assist with multimedia projects—photography, video, and audio—and manage digital archives, including Sugt'stun Word of the Week content.
Manage social media accounts, plan content, track performance, and engage with audiences
Assist with event coordination and promotion, such as morale activities, community meetings, and health campaigns
Evaluate communication efforts and campaigns using analytics and feedback to guide improvements
Design and coordinate visual content, including flyers, graphics, presentations, and videos, using software tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, and others
Maintain Chugachmiut's voice and brand consistency across communications and visual materials under approved standards and guidelines
Contribute to messaging strategies and content planning that align with organizational goals
Collaborate with program leads, staff, community partners, and leadership to gather, shape, and share stories, visuals, and data that communicate program impact across health, wellness, education, and culture
Support internal communications, including staff engagement through announcements, leadership messaging, and intranet content
Provide technical support for communications tools and ensure accessibility of materials
Remain responsive to emerging communication needs and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field
Minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or media production
Experience working with or serving Alaska Native or rural Alaska communities preferred
Valid Alaska Driver's License and the ability to travel within the Chugach Region as needed

Hours of Work:

The work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non-smoking work environment.

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