Overview
Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is seeking a Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the strategy, development, and execution of internal and external communications, branding, media relations, digital platforms, and marketing campaigns. This hands-on, Anchorage-based role supports the President/CEO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors, and collaborates with marketing teams across UIC's Government and Commercial Services divisions.
The ideal candidate brings strong project management and writing skills, a background in corporate communications, and a collaborative, proactive approach. Responsibilities also include event planning, stakeholder communications, and managing vendor relationships and department budgeting. Periodic travel and occasional evening or weekend work are required.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
Develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with UIC's strategic goals.
Establish and manage the department's annual budget.
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing executive-level marketing and communications counsel.
Collaborate with leadership to ensure internal communications are consistent, clear, and aligned with corporate messaging (e.g., newsletters, announcements, templates, style guides).
Lead external communications across earned, owned, and paid media, including:
Corporate identity and annual reports
Integrated marketing campaigns and channel strategy
Website content and digital/social media management
Advertising and media relations
Event planning and execution (company events, exhibitions)
Manage stakeholder communications, including shareholder newsletters and executive presentations.
Create and oversee branded marketing collateral and promotional items.
Manage vendor relationships related to printing, tradeshows, corporate memberships, and subscriptions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of strategic marketing and communications, including the ability to develop and execute multi-channel plans aligned with corporate goals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong administrative and organizational abilities.
Superior project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including executives, colleagues, and external partners.
Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to remain flexible, proactive, and efficient under pressure.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Experience developing and managing content across multiple channels, including social media, websites, print, direct mail, and paid digital or print advertising.
Familiarity with tools for evaluating communications and marketing effectiveness, such as Google Analytics and SEO best practices.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, marketing, journalism, business, or a related field.
Minimum of four years of experience in a leadership role within a similarly sized, matrixed organization.
At least eight years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, including:
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
Experience with WordPress content management systems (CMS)
Strong understanding and use of Associated Press (AP) style
Technical writing and editing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise communications
Experience in corporate brand development, management, and positioning
Development of corporate communications and internal/external newsletters
Website management, including regular content updates and coordination of web design/development efforts
Oversight and coordination with internal and external marketing and design professionals
Full-cycle event planning and execution, including logistics and promotion
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within an Alaska Native Corporation.
Knowledge of and familiarity with industry and activities in Alaska.
Experience supporting matrixed organizations across multiple industries, to include construction, professional services, and government contracting.
Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read text on a computer screen and hard copy, stand or sit, talk, and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated, and moderately paced office environment.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
Travel required to Utqiagvik, within Alaska, and throughout the Lower 48 as needed.
Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting within a large office building.
Work is generally sedentary but may require frequent standing and walking.
Occasional travel to active construction sites may be required.
May be exposed to typical environmental conditions of both office and construction settings.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2025-24013
Category Marketing & Communication
Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage
Travel Requirement 25% - 50%
