Strategic Communications & Marketing Specialist

Alaska SeaLife Center; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time with Benefits

Job summary

Alaska SeaLife Center is seeking a Communications Coordinator/Manager to lead communications across the Advancement team, shaping stories about animal care, research, and education. You’ll manage email campaigns, website content, and visual assets while collaborating with multiple teams.

The role requires strong copywriting, design oversight, and the ability to translate complex topics into engaging content for diverse audiences. On-site collaboration and media support are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, graphic design, art, media, photography, or similar field.
• 3–5 years of experience in marketing and communications.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing email marketing campaigns, graphic design projects, and organizational communications.

Responsibilities

• Creates written and visual materials for print and digital communications, including feature stories, newsletters, emails, annual reports, brochures, event materials, advertisements, promotional campaigns, and more.
• Takes primary responsibility for graphic design and branding projects while maintaining consistency with established visual and editorial standards.
• Produces clear, accurate, and engaging copy that is free from spelling, grammar, and factual errors.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Content strategy

Project management

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Video editing software

Job description

Alaska SeaLife Center is seeking a Communications Coordinator/Manager to lead communications across the Advancement team, shaping stories about animal care, research, and education. You’ll manage email campaigns, website content, and visual assets while collaborating with multiple teams.

The role requires strong copywriting, design oversight, and the ability to translate complex topics into engaging content for diverse audiences. On-site collaboration and media support are essential.