EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & MARKETING COORDINATOR (Special Admin Assistant I) - Range 21 / EXE

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks an External Affairs & Marketing Coordinator for the Port of Alaska to lead stakeholder communications, public information coordination, and marketing support for port modernization initiatives, reporting to the Deputy Director.

The role develops materials, coordinates inter-agency and tenant communications, ensures messaging consistency, and supports regulatory reporting, events, and inquiries for tenants, government partners, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with six years of position-specific experience.
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or similar with four years of position-specific experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or similar with two years of position-specific experience.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or similar with related experience.
• Background check including criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the External Affairs & Marketing Coordinator administers the Port of Alaska’s stakeholder communication, public information coordination, and marketing support functions.
• The position develops and maintains communication materials, coordinates inter-agency and tenant communications, and supports outreach efforts related to Port operations and modernization initiatives.
• This role ensures consistent messaging, supports regulatory and stakeholder reporting requirements, coordinates special events and public meetings, and serves as the primary administrative contact for external communication inquiries.
• The position works collaboratively with Port divisions to gather information, prepare reports, and distribute communication materials to tenants, government partners, and community stakeholders.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or Finance or Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT

Port of Alaska

HOURS OF WORK

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

LOCATION

1871 Anchorage Port Road

Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed pay range.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the External Affairs & Marketing Coordinator administers the Port of Alaska’s stakeholder communication, public information coordination, and marketing support functions. The position develops and maintains communication materials, coordinates inter-agency and tenant communications, and supports outreach efforts related to Port operations and modernization initiatives.

This role ensures consistent messaging, supports regulatory and stakeholder reporting requirements, coordinates special events and public meetings, and serves as the primary administrative contact for external communication inquiries. The position works collaboratively with Port divisions to gather information, prepare reports, and distribute communication materials to tenants, government partners, and community stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of experience specific to the position.
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and four (4) years of experience specific to the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and two (2) years of experience specific to the position.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and experience specific to the position.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.