SHI - Publications Specialist

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses • Juneau, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Publications & Communications Director, responsible for assisting with the development, design, and production of SHI’s publications including books, manuals, curriculum resources, catalogs, reports, flyers, advertisements, and other print and online materials. Duties include writing, reviewing, editing, and branding media, educational, promotional, and print materials; working with program managers in the planning and production of media materials; and designing and producing media and promotional materials.

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organized, deadline-oriented.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Able to juggle multiple projects.
• Able to design promotional flyers and materials in InDesign.
• Able to create eye-catching page design.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles.
• Able to work well on own initiative and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).
• Knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native culture, art, and history.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, English, communications, or related field.
• Two years’ experience in publications development, design and production (or relevant/related work experience).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal departments and staff, and external clients, to develop, design and produce camera-ready manuscripts, books, scholarly works, curriculum, brochures and other publications.
• Coordinate, plan, and produce publications for SHI programs.
• Edit, proofread, and rewrite texts for content and clarity, when needed.
• Assist with publication project tracking, schedule, and calendar.
• Assist with graphic design projects as needed.
• Write blog posts and other media materials.
• Ensure branding, style, and consistency in SHI publications, media, and print materials.
• Work with staff and contractors to keep publications on schedule and at a high quality.
• Develop and design PowerPoint and other presentations for executive staff.
• Prepare files for proofing and production.
• Work with printers to ensure quality control.
• Assist with materials for SHI’s Instagram and Facebook accounts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level