Come join our Team!

Are you located in the Anchorage, Matsu area of Alaska?

The Alaska Region Training and Technical Assistance Center is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, tech-savvy individual with outstanding administrative, communication and design skills. This position provides critical support for the team - strong teamwork skills are a must.  If you like being at the cutting edge of your industry, and being a key team player, this position is for you. 

Benefits: 100% Virtual Work Environment - Great Opportunity to Learn and Grow - Great Team

Position Overview: The Communication Specialist shall help in the development of training materials and platforms – PPTs, videos, animations, and more. The Communications Specialist shall coordinate outreach efforts and materials, provide expertise in the utilization of technology for communication and outreach. The Communications Specialist shall be the Contractor’s lead in the maintenance of the ANA regional website, conducting both electronic and face-to-face outreach at meetings and conferences, and utilizing available technology.  The Communications Specialist shall keep informed of regional outreach opportunities; collaborate with staff and other workgroup members on the development and implementation of training and marketing materials; and stay abreast of new technological opportunities for outreach.

Responsibilities 

Utilizes effective outreach approaches, tools, and strategies to maximize participation in TTA Center events, trainings, webinars and utilization of ANA resources, programs, and funding.

Develops the TTA Center branding and ensures consistency across all media

Develops and implements the TTA Center's Social Media Plan, and other social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. 

Stays current on technology tools including MS Office 365 (Word, PPT, Excel), OWL, Vyond, Zoom, Canva, Creative Suite, Photoshop, Easygenerator, REV, Constant Contact, Smartsheet, etc

Develops multi-media, audio and digital content for outreach, newsletters etc.

Supports and assists the Training Manager in preparation for all trainings, and the development and deployment of e-learning solutions, live-streamed training events, webinars, etc.

Develops the Alaska Region community, utilizing technology and other tools

Supports and assists the Regional Director with the development, deployment, and administration of systems that promote and strengthen coordination and collaboration

Provides technical assistance to clients for use and access to virtual environments - digital trainings, webinars, and other online events

Participates in ANA Panel Review 

Maintains the TTA Center's list serve and contact database.

Assists the Regional Director with Learning Management Systems, and digital classrooms; and serves as system administrator for e-learning platforms  

Assists with developing, administering TTA center tools and systems for internal monitoring and evaluation.

Maintains Regional Website and ensures all electronic media hosted on Regional Website is 508 compliant

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred from an accredited institution or ability to complete degree requirements within 12 months of date of hire

Skills: Proficiency in Office 365, Adobe, and web-based programs such as Google Docs, Canva, Smartsheet, Zoom. Knowledgeable in Web design software, Facebook Pages & Groups, Social Media Marketing, webinar/video-conferencing software, etc.        

Knowledge: 

Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures, communities, languages, and traditions

Knowledge of social media, crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, online digital media and software

A comprehensive understanding of adult and cultural learning styles

Experience:    

Minimum of three years of experience coordinating outreach activities and utilizing technology as a tool to conduct communication and outreach.

Demonstrated experience utilizing webinar technology, developing and maintaining website content, and developing marketing materials and utilizing design tools.

Minimum of three years of experiencing utilizing MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, and similar tools

Minimum of three years of experience working on community‐based projects in rural Alaska

Demonstrated experience utilizing web design software, social media, and other on-line collaboration tools.