Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

Are you always connected and building connections? Is social media your medium? Are you tech savvy and tuned into trends? Do you love big ideas and small word counts? Do you meet a challenge as an opportunity rather than an obstacle? If you’re a creative communicator and behind-the-scenes

changemaker, this might be your dream job. SEACC is looking for a Digital Communications Specialist to deliver our campaigns to the people and drive action. The Digital Communications Specialist will report to and work closely with the Communications Director to develop and publish social media content, blog posts, emails, newsletters and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience and proficiency with relevant platforms and applications and/or adaptability and resourcefulness.

Social media management

• Develop, schedule and publish social media content in collaboration with other staff
• Shape and execute social media strategies and campaigns
• Community management
• Social listening
• Track and analyze social media data

Website management

• Update and edit Wordpress site
• Create and publish blog posts and manage other media on the website

Online actions

• Develop, schedule and send mass email communications in collaboration with other staff
• Create online advocacy tools and forms as needed

Graphic design and digital media creation

• Create graphics and video using tools like Canva or Adobe Express (or Adobe

Creative Cloud)

• Create and update informational and campaign materials in collaboration with other staff using Adobe Creative Cloud

Digital media management

• Manage and organize existing media files
• Identify media needs and work with media creators, staff or independently to add new media
• Obtain and maintain signed media releases and record in database

Skills and traits

• Adept at adopting organizational or other voice

Critical thinking, comprehension of complex issues, cultural sensitivity and good judgment for content

• Comfort with technology, ease and willingness to learn new software and tools
• Attention to detail and skill with writing and editing (or great use of spell check and other

tools)

• Strong organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset, comfort with constructive criticism and iterative editing processes
• Knowledge and application of basic design principles, ability to conform to brand guidelines
• Effective time management and capable of keeping work moving

Software and tools

• Mac OS
• Google Workspace
• Canva or Adobe Express
• Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign
• Wordpress (Divi Builder)
• CRM/Database (EveryAction)
• Social media management platform (Mention) and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, bluesky, etc.)

What Else You Should Know

SEACC recognizes, supports, and values all forms of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Compensation: This role is full-time, hourly, non-exempt at the rate of $24-$35/hr dependent upon

experience.

We also offer excellent benefits, including:

• 3 weeks of paid leave your first year and 4 weeks of paid leave after one year, plus
• 11 federal and state holidays, plus
• fully paid healthcare, plus
• 12 days of medical leave annually, plus
• 2 days of community service or participation leave, plus
• a 401K plan with a 5% match that begins after just one year of employment, and
• in addition, the Executive Director closes the office between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day each year as a thank you to the staff!

For the right candidate SEACC would consider hiring a part-time employee based on their

availability. This would impact benefits and is something we should talk about early in the hiring

process. If you’re interested in the role in a less than full-time capacity please indicate so in

your cover letter.

Where you will work: SEACC’s office is located in Juneau, Alaska. SEACC is open to remote candidates

located outside of Juneau, but candidates must either be located in Alaska or willing to relocate

to Alaska. Candidates outside of Juneau must be willing to travel to Juneau 2-3 times a year at

SEACC’s expense.

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible but flexible to the needs of the selected candidate.

Application Process: Applications received by end of day on 6/15/2025 will be considered in the

first round of review. SEACC will continue to actively accept and review applications on a rolling

basis thereafter until the role is filled. If the role is still posted on our website, then we are

still accepting applications.

To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Admin@SEACC.org, as well as relevant work

samples — shorter format digital content is preferred. Please put ‘Job Application – Communications

Specialist’ and your last name in the email subject line.

Three professional references, including one from a former or current direct supervisor will be requested from those selected for interviews.