Communications & External Affairs Manager - Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation

Description

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Support the CAO in the coordination and management of relationships with external lobbyists and consultants.
• Collaboration with internal teams to support communication needs.
• Support the CAO in managing the company’s communication needs for UIC Corporate and its subsidiaries, in coordination with the Corporate Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Support the CAO in managing the company’s government and external affairs needs for UIC Corporate and its subsidiaries, in coordination with the Corporate Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing shareholder, community, public, and corporate events in collaboration with the marketing and communications team, shareholder services, and other corporate departments and subsidiaries as needed.
• Support engagement strategies with external stakeholders to advance corporate priorities.
• Support project management activities for communications and external affairs initiatives, including developing timelines, tracking deliverables, and coordinating with internal teams.
• Development of newsletters, announcements, and other internal/external communications.
• Support committees, including meeting planning, logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read text on a computer screen and hard copy, stand or sit, talk, and hear.
• Assist the corporate marketing and communications team with content development for newsletters, press releases, social media, and the corporate website.
• Represent UIC at community and shareholder events, conferences, and forums when delegated.
• Support for event planning and coordination, including logistics and communications.
• Website content updates and coordination with design or IT staff.
• Drive impact by supporting and collaborating with the corporate administrative team.
• Monitor and report on federal, state, and local legislation that may impact UIC .
• Assist in preparing testimony, public statements, presentations, and advocacy materials.
• Maintain liaison relationships with the Utqiaġvik Trilateral Committee, tribal governments, regional partners, and government agencies.
• Occasional travel to active construction sites may be required.
• Provide support for internal and external communications for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, UIC Corporate and its subsidiaries, as needed.

Requirements

• Exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated, and moderately paced office environment.
• Knowledge of legislative processes at state and federal levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to represent UIC professionally in public and stakeholder settings.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field.
• Experience using WordPress or similar content management systems (CMS).
• Work is generally sedentary but may require frequent standing and walking.
• Must have a valid Alaska’s Driver’s License.
• Experience with Alaska Native Corporations, tribal organizations, or government relations.
• Working knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style for editing and publishing.
• Must be able to pass mandatory pre-employment drug screening.
• 5-8 years of experience in communications, community relations, or external affairs.
• Graphic design, content management, or digital media experience.
• Familiarity with ANCSA and Alaska Native shareholder priorities.
• Ability to manage content across digital, print, and multimedia platforms.
• Must possess an understanding of Iñupiat values and their integration into the Iñupiat culture and UIC’s operations.
• Must be able to travel frequently between Anchorage and Barrow, with occasional travel to Lower 48 locations.
• Knowledge of communications strategies, media relations, and advocacy practices.
• Skilled in writing, editing, and developing clear and culturally appropriate communications.
• Must be able to travel frequently between Anchorage and Barrow, and at UIC job sites across the Lower 48 as needed.
• Strong writing, editing, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community, tribal, and government partners.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate technical or complex information into clear, accessible communications.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance