Communication Manager

GANAAY GROUP; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GANA-A’YOO, LIMITED (GYL) seeks a Communications Manager to shape strategic messaging and lead marketing initiatives. You will craft content for internal and external audiences, manage branding, and partner with leaders to drive effective campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes meticulous communication, deadline discipline, and strong collaboration across teams to advance our Alaska Native community goals and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, PR, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of communications strategy development.
• Content writing for all media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, 365, and SharePoint.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Experience in Alaska Native Corporations and government contracting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and communication strategy, including media outreach and social media content.
• Research and create content for website, social media, newsletters, and other publications.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and strategies; stay up-to-date with developments.
• Manage the company’s style guide and ensure branding consistency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brainstorm content ideas aligned with strategy.
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns.
• Perform incidental tasks to support team objectives.

Skills

Strategic communications

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Location: Anchorage, AK or Remote (Alaska only)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: CEO

JOB OVERVIEW

The Communications Manager is a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines. This position will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast‑paced environment. To ensure success, the Communications Manager is innovative, organized, and self‑motivated with a keen interest in driving strategic messages to key internal and external role‑players.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Corporate Values- Is guided by and integrates Gana-A’Yoo’s corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Performance Excellence – Identifies action items, takes initiative, and is committed to continually improving results and performance.
• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing timely, polite, and professional service to internal and external clients.
• Safety – Promotes a safe work environment for co‑workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement marketing and communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation
• Research and create content for the company website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other company publications
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of the company’s policies, principles, and strategies, and keep up‑to‑date with relevant developments
• Manage the company’s style guide, and ensure all company documents and publications adhere to our branding
• Work with key internal role‑players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team
• Performs incidental tasks related to the position as well as various duties, as assigned, to support the overall objectives/goals of the team while maintaining a positive attitude

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of communications strategy development
• Content writing for all media platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Must be proficient with MS Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, 365, and SharePoint
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening
• Experience in Alaska Native Corporations and government contracting preferred

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At GYL, we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well‑being, and professional development.

We treat our team members well – because it’s the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At GYL, you will contribute to our mission, making a difference in the lives of our Alaska Native shareholders community. We work with our clients to develop creative solutions with an emphasis on our respect for our land, culture, language, tradition, and one another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Communications Manager will primarily work in an office setting. The office environment is professional, collaborative, and conducive to focused work. The typical office amenities and equipment, including computer, phones, and other necessary tools, will be provided.

This position may require minimal travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

SEDENTARY WORK

The position involves predominantly sedentary work. Most tasks will be performed while sitting at a desk or a computer workstation.

SCREEN TIME

Extensive use of computer screens and keyboards is required. The role involves working in various software applications and may require extended periods of screen time.

LIFTING & CARRYING

The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.

MOBILITY

The employees will need to move around the office to attend meetings, access shared resources, and collaborate with team members.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

The company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. All employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines and report any safety concerns.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Individuals with specific accommodation needs are encourage to discuss them with the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT GANA-A’YOO, LIMITED

GYL is an Alaska Native‑Owned Village Corporation serving its more than 2,000 Native shareholders and four villages located along the Yukon River. Alaska Native Corporations are the result of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which was signed into law in 1971. The act was intended to resolve long‑standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims, to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska, as well as to settle land and financial claims.

As a historically nomadic people who relied on each other, the concept of sharing is essential in Athabascan tradition. For thousands of years small groups would band together to share resources, helping to ensure both the success and survival of the group. In the Koyukon Athabaskan language, Gana-A’Yoo means “friends together,” which is reflected in our logomark’s firm arm grip and the value we place on building long‑term relationships.

This was the underlying sentiment in 1978 when the shareholders of the villages of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato and Kaltag made the decision to join together as “friends” and merge into one for‑profit village corporation. The company has strong social and cultural ties to its villages and is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its shareholders.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

GYL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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