Director of Communications
il y a 21 jours
Anchorage
Job DescriptionDirector of Communications Location: Anchorage, AK FLSA Classification: Full-time Exempt Direct Report: Chief Executive Officer Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8AM to 5PM AKST Company Old Harbor is an Alutiiq village on the southeast side of Kodiak Island, Alaska. Old Harbor holds a rich culture with spiritual ties to the land, bonds of kinship and belief, respect for Elders and community and the shared practices of a subsistence lifestyle. Old Harbor Native Corporation ("OHNC" or the "Corporation") was established in 1971 under the terms of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Old Harbor Native Corporation's mission is to establish economic and educational empowerment while perpetuating cultural pride and self‐determination. Job Description The Director of Communications will assume an important role in the Corporation's communications, marketing and shareholder relations by overseeing all internal and external communications, public relations, and marketing activities, and shareholder services. The role will focus on enhancing the reputation of the corporation, strengthening shareholder relations, and supporting business growth. The Director of Communications will report directly to Chief Executive Officer. This role requires working in-office full-time during regular business hours, with the potential for work on occasional weekends and events. The Director of Communications will need to attend each shareholder meeting in Anchorage and the annual shareholder meeting. Other meetings will be attended at the invitation of the CEO. Essential Functions External Communications and Brand Management • Oversee daily external communications activities including the website management, newsletter preparation and dissemination, social media management and public relations., • Develop and implement comprehensive communications and marketing strategies to strengthen the brand of OHNC and its subsidiaries., • Ensure alignment between corporate and subsidiary-level marketing efforts and OHNC values, goals and mission., • Support in legislation priorities and impacts on OHNC & the OHNC Communities., • Develop, implement, and oversee strategic content production and output to ensure the consistency and authenticity of OHNC communication and marketing messages and ensure articulation of OHNC's mission, vision and core values. , • Implement and oversee digital marketing initiatives, including social media, websites, and paid media, to optimize reach and engagement., • Act as OHNC's representative with the media as directed by the CEO. , • Coordinate and oversee public relations duties including recruitment, advertising, newsletters, and industry relations., • Manage and oversee all internal communications to foster transparency and engagement among employees through effective internal communication strategies., • Develop and implement strategic community outreach initiatives to strengthen shareholder relations and engagement., • Provide oversight and ensure that Shareholder Services (stock management, distributions, enrollment, and stock wills) are completed accurately and on time, either personally or through delegated staff. Familiarize with Granite shareholder relations software., • Coordinate and oversee OHNC communications with shareholders to foster community awareness of shareholder programs and events., • Serve as the project lead for preparing Annual Meeting materials and publications, maintaining responsibility for completion either personally or in partnership with the management team., • Assist in all communications, marketing, and coordination efforts of shareholder meetings, including the annual shareholder meeting., • Provide recommendations to improve the scope and effectiveness of shareholder and descendant programs., • Act as the primary point of contact for community engagement and collaboration efforts for the Anchorage office., • Develop and manage the communications and marketing budget., • Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related fields., • 5+ years experience and knowledge in corporate communications or marketing., • Experience and/or strong understanding of Alaska Native Corporations, native communities and culture and ANCSA with a strong preference for Old Harbor Native Corporation shareholders., • Expertise in strategic planning for marketing initiatives, brand management, and public relations and media., • Expertise in budget creation and management., • Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills., • Strong track record of leadership, team development, cross-department collaboration, and project management., • Demonstrated experience in the management of teams with multiple functions and various projects simultaneously., • Familiarity with corporate governance and corporate commitments to shareholders., • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and relationship skills and proficiency in Granite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe InDesign and social media platforms., • The candidate must reside in Alaska and be able to commute to Anchorage, Alaska for in-office work during regular business hours and for occasional after-hours work to address shareholder needs or attend company events. Part-time remote work will be considered on a case-by-case basis and DOE. Base Compensation DOE. Company Benefits • We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other optional benefits. Benefit plan details will be provided for review upon hire, • 401k - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 3%, maximum of 4.5%, • 13 paid holidays, • Annual performance-based bonus, • Paid time off starts at 160 hours per year and increases based on years of service The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Job Duties This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Others duties may be assigned and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This job description is not a contract for employment. Preference Statement: Preference will be given to Old Harbor Native Corporation shareholders and their descendants, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i). EEO/AAP Statement: It is the company's policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, so as to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.