Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• 1. Coordinate and support internal and external communications projects and activities.
• 2. Assist with communications requests by gathering information, identifying project needs, tracking deadlines, and coordinating follow-up with requesting programs.
• 3. Maintain communications calendars, project information, content schedules, and other organizational tools.
• 4. Coordinate with Communications staff and TCC programs to ensure required information and materials are received on time.
• 5. Assist with distributing completed communications through appropriate channels.
• 6. Draft and edit routine communications, including social media posts, emails, announcements, newsletter content, website content, event information, and other communications materials.
• 7. Gather information from TCC programs and staff to develop accurate communications content.
• 8. Conduct interviews and research as needed to support articles, stories, and other content.
• 9. Proofread communications materials for grammar, spelling, dates, names, locations, links, and other important details.
• 10. Adapt existing information for use across different communications channels.

Requirements

• 1. Associate degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field and relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• 2. Proficiency with common office, digital communications, social media, and content-development software. Experience with graphic design, publishing, photography, or content-management systems is preferred.
• 3. Familiarity with Interior Alaska Tribal governments, rural and Alaska Native communities and issues, cultural history, and ANCSA, or the ability and willingness to develop this knowledge.
• 4. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements and State of Alaska background check.
• 1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 2. Strong proofreading and attention-to-detail skills.
• 3. Ability to write clear, concise content for different audiences and communications channels.
• 4. Basic knowledge of communications, social media, digital content, and publication practices.
• 5. Ability to organize information, files, projects, and schedules.
• 6. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience with graphic design, publishing, photography, or content-management systems is preferred.