Communications & Marketing Manager

Communications & Marketing Manager

The Communications and Marketing Manager will oversee internal and shareholder communications and marketing programs, including the development and mentoring of the Shareholder Communications & Marketing team. This role will be responsible for the growth engagement of Aleut shareholders across multiple communication channels, including social media.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Champion Aleut values of accountability, transparency, and rigor in all financial practices.
• Manage and support all shareholder related campaigns, including projects related to the annual report and annual meeting.
• Develop communications material, such as presentations, newsletters, formatted emails, memos, and announcements.
• Stay in touch and update to date with the latest digital and social trends.
• Have design experience in Canva, Adobe Express, or other Adobe products.
• Lead the development and execution of communication plans.
• Support logistics and deliverables for shareholder meetings or events.
• Manage all internal communications to staff, including sending out weekly internal newsletter or email, updating intranet with timely news and announcements, coordinating with other departments, and coordination with subsidiaries for stories, news, updates.
• Support internal teams with the development and creations of marketing collateral needs.
• Manage and grow LinkedIn social media for Aleut and smaller subsidiaries.
• Oversee management of Aleut social media channels.
• Collaborate with designers to develop visually compelling content for campaigns.
• Engage with key stakeholders to understand perspectives, concerns, and feedback.
• Enhance the creation, impact, and innovative nature of communications by improving processes, tools, and collaborations to more effective processes.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.
• Keep a pulse point on opportunities to amplify and share stories across various channels.
• Manage and execute the overall strategies, campaigns, and tactics to inform and engage internal employees and shareholders.
• Regularly assess and report on communication outcomes, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for the development of marketing materials that are on brand and connecting with the right audience.
• Track and plan campaigns and projects using internal systems and resources.
• Manage design and production of quarterly newsletters.
• Work and collaborate with HR and Office Admin on enforcing and improving internal communication channels for employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Creative, curious, and driven to explore new ideas.
• Proven idea generator with the ability to translate concepts into action.
• Independent, proactive, and resourceful in problem-solving.
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture, anticipate needs, and connect missing pieces.
• Ability to work with management, internal teams, and the shareholder community.
• Proficiency in design creation tools such as Photoshop or InDesign preferred.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to tailor for different audiences.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Proficiency in programs such as MailChimp, Canva, Asana, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in WordPress or comparable website content management platform preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field OR equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.
2. Five (5) years of experience in communications, marketing, or similar field with at least one (1) in a management or supervisory capacity.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Experience working in a marketing or advertising agency.
2. Experience with Alaska Native corporations.

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• 401K - Employer matching up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays (13/year).
• Paid Time Off (accrued bi-weekly, starts at 6.20 hrs per pay period/20 days a year).
• 100% Employer paid Dental/Vision for employees and their qualified dependents.
• 100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
• Potential for Annual Incentive.
• Advance your career with exclusive tuition benefits—Aleut employees and subsidiaries enjoy in-state tuition rates plus a 10% discount on University of Alaska Fairbanks online courses and certifications.

Preference Statement:

The Aleut Corporation ("Aleut") is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq., and other applicable laws. Aleut is an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality, attitude, education, and experience, so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, age, status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran, and all other eligible veterans, or other classifications protected by applicable law.