Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Covenant House Alaska’s external and internal communication strategies, including media/public relations, marketing, general communications and employee-focused communications.
• Create and execute an annual integrated communications plan for both external and internal Covenant House Alaska audiences.
• Create (capture and edit) or produce all photo and video content for the general creative needs of the Development Team including but not limited to; events, social media, donations, donor visits, etc
• Create and distribute compelling content and promotional materials for digital and print platforms, including annual report, newsletters, press releases, website updates, regular email communications, and social media.
• Update and manage Covenant House Alaska social media accounts and website, ensuring up-to-date and engaging content
• Build overall number of CHAK followers (website/email/social media)
• Participate in overall planning and execution of CHA individual and major gift fundraising, including developing marketing materials and donor communications.
• Assist with promoting the annual Sleep Out fundraising event and communicating to participants
• Design and manage online peer-to-peer fundraising activities/campaigns
• Build and maintain relationships with media and manage all media requests and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, marketing, social media, or other related areas.
• Five years or more in one or more of the following areas: public relations, fundraising, marketing.
• Possess a current state of Alaska Driving License
• Have a clean driving record
• Pass federal, state, and local background investigation
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, and holidays and/or weekends as needed.

Preferred

• Experience with EveryAction donor management system
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Suite, WordPress
• PRSA member designation would be considered an asset.

Benefits

• a full benefits package