Corporate Director of Marketing & Communications - Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation

Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is seeking a Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the strategy, development, and execution of internal and external communications, branding, media relations, digital platforms, and marketing campaigns. This hands-on, Anchorage-based role supports the President/CEO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors, and collaborates with marketing teams across UIC’s Government and Commercial Services divisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management and writing skills, a background in corporate communications, and a collaborative, proactive approach. Responsibilities also include event planning, stakeholder communications, and managing vendor relationships and department budgeting. Periodic travel and occasional evening or weekend work are required.

Essential functions will include:

• Develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with UIC’s strategic goals.

• Establish and manage the department’s annual budget.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing executive-level marketing and communications counsel.

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure internal communications are consistent, clear, and aligned with corporate messaging (e.g., newsletters, announcements, templates, style guides).

• Lead external communications across earned, owned, and paid media, including:

  • Corporate identity and annual reports

  • Integrated marketing campaigns and channel strategy

  • Website content and digital/social media management

  • Advertising and media relations

  • Event planning and execution (company events, exhibitions)

• Manage stakeholder communications, including shareholder newsletters and executive presentations.

• Create and oversee branded marketing collateral and promotional items.

• Manage vendor relationships related to printing, tradeshows, corporate memberships, and subscriptions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of strategic marketing and communications, including the ability to develop and execute multi-channel plans aligned with corporate goals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong administrative and organizational abilities.

• Superior project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including executives, colleagues, and external partners.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to remain flexible, proactive, and efficient under pressure.

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Experience developing and managing content across multiple channels, including social media, websites, print, direct mail, and paid digital or print advertising.

• Familiarity with tools for evaluating communications and marketing effectiveness, such as Google Analytics and SEO best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, marketing, journalism, business, or a related field.

• Minimum of four years of experience in a leadership role within a similarly sized, matrixed organization.

• At least eight years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, including:

  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

  • Experience with WordPress content management systems (CMS)

  • Strong understanding and use of Associated Press (AP) style

  • Technical writing and editing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise communications

  • Experience in corporate brand development, management, and positioning

  • Development of corporate communications and internal/external newsletters

  • Website management, including regular content updates and coordination of web design/development efforts

  • Oversight and coordination with internal and external marketing and design professionals

  • Full-cycle event planning and execution, including logistics and promotion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within an Alaska Native Corporation.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with industry and activities in Alaska.
• Experience supporting matrixed organizations across multiple industries, to include construction, professional services, and government contracting.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• The 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 frequently required to read text on a computer screen and hard copy, stand or sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated, and moderately paced office environment.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

• Travel required to Utqiaġvik, within Alaska, and throughout the Lower 48 as needed.

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting within a large office building.

• Work is generally sedentary but may require frequent standing and walking.

• Occasional travel to active construction sites may be required.

• May be exposed to typical environmental conditions of both office and construction settings.

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