Arctic Community Engagement Leader

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks an Outreach and Engagement Manager to lead a team that communicates with Arctic communities and researchers, promoting two‑way dialogue and co‑production of knowledge through public events and school programs.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska, the role requires cultural awareness, strong interpersonal skills, travel readiness, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with local institutions.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be familiar or have worked in and around Indigenous Communities in the Arctic.
• Bachelor of Science or similar degree.
• Must have advanced computer skills, MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Applicant must be willing to travel.
• Applicant must have experience presenting to large groups.
• Any applicants that have past O&E Experience will be looked upon more favorably.
• Must have prior experience with developing mixed media.
• Valid State Driver’s License and be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of outreach and engagement (O&E) projects.
• Supervise Science Liaison(s), ensuring task assignments and performance oversight.
• Create content across multiple media platforms, including podcasts, flyers, and event programs.
• Submit required weekly or monthly program deliverables as outlined in contractual agreements.
• Actively engage with the Utqiaġvik community and conduct outreach to other communities to support co-production of knowledge.
• Monitor and report on the progress of O&E projects, maintaining transparency with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key institutions and partners.
• Develop and deliver presentations at conferences to promote community co-production in Arctic research.
• Plan and manage local outreach events in collaboration with the Science Liaison.
• Establish and lead a planning committee for the annual BARC Science Fair held in July in Utqiaġvik.
• Represent UIC Science at meetings and events, and deliver presentations as needed.
• Prepare cost estimates and scopes of work for O&E components in new project proposals.
• Travel to Utqiaġvik as needed to support outreach events, if not based locally.
• Design and implement new outreach initiatives to expand capabilities and impact of the UIC Science O&E department.
• Collaborate with UIC Science Project Managers to integrate outreach activities into project scopes in a culturally appropriate and responsible manner.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Cultural awareness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science or similar degree

Master’s Degree in Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks an Outreach and Engagement Manager to lead a team that communicates with Arctic communities and researchers, promoting two‑way dialogue and co‑production of knowledge through public events and school programs.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska, the role requires cultural awareness, strong interpersonal skills, travel readiness, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with local institutions.