Communications Specialist

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission are just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our Clients, and the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

Position Overview
Perform Communications job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities may include supporting the management and deployment of internal and external stakeholder communications processes. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Compose, edit and/or revise written, online, or broadcast messaging for use in various outreach efforts;
  Respond to stakeholder feedback (written, electronic, face-to-face);
• Represent the organization in various stakeholder forums;
• Support interaction with local and national news media to further organizational messaging goals and respond as needed to media queries;
• Support planning, material preparation, and execution of public and stakeholder events;
• Manages content and process management within the department
• Develops and deploys visual media;
• Responsible for the formulation and deployment of strategic, targeted communications planning;
• Tracks and evaluates media coverage;
• Perform duties of general/routine-to-moderate complexity in nature;
• Other job-related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely following all approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 1 - 4 years.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite software or equivalents.
• Proficient in journalistic writing, including Associated Press style requirements, and capable of deadline-pressure production.
Willing to work flexible hours.

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Working Conditions

• Work in an office in a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents, or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion
  of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires the usage of a two-person “buddy system”), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
• Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage.

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