Communications Manager - Marketing and Communications Department

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Manager oversees strategic communications for the Consortium Business Support Services portfolio. Under limited supervision, this role manages communications and marketing projects, develops collateral, and creates Consortium-wide communications that support organizational goals and maintain a consistent brand identity. The position develops visual and descriptive collateral for websites, print, and publications. The manager drafts, manages, and disseminates internal and external communications; coordinates projects with departments and Marketing colleagues; and oversees project scope, communications plans, schedules, distribution, budgets, and approvals. The role also leads and develops assigned staff, supports advertising and promotional efforts, and researches and produces content and basic graphic layouts as needed. This position is locally based in Anchorage, Alaska, and has an on-site work schedule. It requires use of a personal vehicle, proof of insurance, and a valid Alaska driver’s license. The employee may need to work outside the traditional schedule or off-shift during emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field from an accredited college or university; progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may substitute for college education on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of corporate communications and/or public relations experience in a non-supervisory capacity; an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may substitute for experience.
Two years of experience involving employee supervision.
Knowledge of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native cultures.
Knowledge of applicable technologies, including Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of public relations and mass communication techniques.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skill in developing corporate communication materials and in oral and written communication.
Skill in presenting information to executive-level management and external audiences.
Skill in project management and in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and work as part of a team.
Ability to work independently, manage concurrent priorities and tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, including Marketing team members, ANTHC patients, executive-level management, and external audiences.
Use of a personal vehicle, proof of insurance, and a valid Alaska driver’s license.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule and may be called to work off-shift in emergency situations.
Some incumbents may be required to obtain specific technical certifications or programming language skills, according to organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System.

Responsibilities

Draft, manage, and disseminate internal and external communications, including presentations, newsletters, and white papers across multiple platforms.
Manage partner-group projects by coordinating with departments on scope, communications plans, quantity, distribution plans, and budget impacts.
Monitor projects to ensure they remain on schedule and within budget.
Collaborate with project owners and Marketing team members on project scheduling, work ownership, and final-product sign-offs.
Manage the writing and coordination of communications collateral and ensure corporate messaging is correct, consistent, and appropriately disseminated.
Design and lay out simple marketing materials and copyedit documents created by departmental graphic designers when needed.
Lead communications planning for internal business partners, including determining distribution plans and budgets, developing and editing content, coordinating collateral, securing approvals, and supporting project launches.
Work with internal groups to ensure consistent brand identity and resolve issues related to brand identity and communications collateral.
Identify opportunities to communicate with employees, use editorial judgment to select relevant internal news and issues, and contribute to calendars for internal communications channels.
Manage and schedule assigned staff; set goals and priorities; assign tasks and projects; develop staff skills and training plans; counsel, train, and coach employees; implement corrective actions; and conduct performance evaluations.
Support Consortium advertising and promotional efforts.
Research and develop content for publication of products and services.
Produce basic graphic sketches, designs, and copy layouts as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Retirement contributions through a 403(b) plan with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) retirement plan, including matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment and possible annual discretionary employer contributions of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance premiums covered by ANTHC; optional additional coverage is available.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including grief support, financial counseling, mental/emotional health support, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.