About Us

For over 100 years, we have helped girls develop the skills and confidence they need to blossom into their best selves. From our earliest badges in electricity, aeronautics, and natural sciences to todays all girl robotics teams and cookie entrepreneurs, girls have challenged themselves through our skill-building opportunities, worked with inspiring role models and developed lifelong friendships.

If you are committed to making a difference, seek work with lasting impact and want to help build girls of courage, confidence and character who make Alaska and the world a better place, Girl Scouts of Alaska is hiring a Communications and IT Manager based out of our Anchorage, Alaska Office. Girl Scouts of Alaska offers a robust benefits package with PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD and Life Insurance, and a 403(b) with employer match. Pay for this position starts at \$55,000 per year.

The Communications and IT Manager works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the director team to implement the council communications and IT strategy. In partnership with the CEO, he/she provides communications leadership, direction, and implementation for the organization. The Communications and IT Manager is responsible for leading the communications efforts which include: writing and publishing the monthly newsletter, maintaining and updating the website and social media channels, and assuring that new media and brand standards are implemented in accordance with best practices and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) guidelines.

You Are

Committed to the policies and mission of the Girl Scout organization and willing to become a Girl Scout member.
Able to work under tight deadlines and with varied assignments.
Willing to work as a true partner to enhance the Councils leadership team, you have a willingness to share information and responsibility and are able to work in a collaborative environment.
Able to maintain strict confidentiality with all sensitive information.
Able to have fun while working hard and smart.
Able to work independently with minimal oversight, effectively manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines, take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You Need

Bachelors degree in a relevant course of study, or equivalent experience. Communications and public relations experience or education is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Creative and strong design skills and ability to work quickly under deadline.
Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills. The ability to identify a problem, assess the situation, draw on available resources and form a plan of action.
Efficiency using Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Efficiency using Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Publisher, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and Dell computers.
Familiarity with CSS language.

You Will

Contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Work occasional evenings and weekends, air travel may be involved.
Sit at a desk and work on a computer for up to 8 hours a day.
Manually operate office equipment.
Lift and carry at least 35 lbs.
Complete an annual background check.

Girl Scouts of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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