Communications Director jobs in Fairbanks, AK

JobID: 9351

Position Type:
Director/Coordinator/Director

Date Posted:
1/13/2022

Location:
Administration Center

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
01/27/2022

Note: * Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.*
To ensure consideration, please submit your application, cover letter, and résumé by 9 pm of the application deadline.
This is a non-represented position.

Job Summary
The director of communications is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies and effective messaging for internal and external audiences. Manages and provides support for a diverse portfolio of communication tools. Collaborates with district and school leadership to deliver compelling and impactful narratives that build positive connections with the district.

Annual Salary: Grade 7: $75,143.95- $105,538.99, DOE
Work Day: 8 hours
Work Year: 12 months

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

Job Qualifications

The following are required:

• Bachelor's degree OR four years of relevant work experience OR any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Effective team player with excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate diplomatically and professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated computer skills relevant to disseminating information; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets.

• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail and broad perspective.

• Experienced in communication practices and tools, including: websites, email/newsletters, social media, video, print ads, radio ads.

• Ability to work well independently and handle stressful situations effectively. Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Able to attend evening Board of Education work sessions and regular meetings and be available outside of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm hours for emergency communications.

The following are preferred:

• An additional three (3) years of experience in communications, journalism, or related fields.

• Media relations experience.

Location: 520 Fifth Ave. Fairbanks,AK 99701, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Job Type: Full-time