Support the variety of work in Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s governmental relations and public affairs department through storytelling about corporate programs and ways employees are working to fulfill the organization’s mission of providing Alaskans safe, quality, affordable housing.

Critical support member of GRPA team with responsibility to further the department’s public relations/strategic communications efforts, effectively communicating AHFC’s mission, values and initiatives to various stakeholders with clear and compelling writing.

Reports to: Director, Governmental Relations & Public Affairs

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Exempt position without supervisory responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES EXPECTED MONTHLY:

Support for AHFC hosted or participation in meetings and events such as board meetings, housing seminars/home shows, employee meetings and open houses, among others.
Develop written content to inform employees of corporate activities, publishing timely and interesting materials on AHFC’s intranet, newsletter and other channels as relevant and appropriate; and at monthly Communications Advisory Committee meetings, Eleven:15 trainings and interdepartmental meetings.
Respond to media inquiries and develop pitch ideas to support established communications plans;
Generate creative and compelling content that aligns with communications plans.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES EXPECTED DAILY:

Update GRPA department and supporting agency on completed and upcoming activities.
Engage with staff and agency partners with updates about the execution of tactics in approved communications plans.
Graphic design support for other departments using approved corporate style guide.
Administrative functions to support department staff, including travel arrangements and expense tracking and reconciliation. Maintain and update various electronic mailing lists.
Track and report AHFC mentions, ratings and reviews across social networks and engage with audiences by developing interesting content appropriate for external social media and intranet.
Anticipate story ideas and trends and collect necessary information from communities/departments for internal or external use.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations about enhancing AHFC's online presence/experience.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES:

Respond to public inquiries about AHFC's programs and policies through formal Public Records Act/Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)/social media posts, and otherwise.

Support crisis communications response.

Others as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge: Established communication models; use of analytics; business fundamentals; AP writing style; AHFC programs, operations and activities and statewide housing issues.

Skills: Organization and extreme attention to detail. Excellent written communications. Ability to develop a solid knowledge and understanding of AHFC and its brand standards. Administrative.

Abilities:Demonstrate high ethical standards; be nimble to respond to shifting priorities; identify audiences and develop appropriate content and vehicle for delivery; develop news judgement. Take initiative, manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, and work effectively in a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in communications, business or social services, and three years or more experience performing communication functions such as public relations, marketing, advertising, social media, or graphic design that are tied to business objectives.

Substitution: Additional professional experience may be substituted for the college education on a year for year basis.

This is a level 17 position with an annual salary of $ 62,651.81 (26 pay periods). Excellent benefits package.

Insurance Benefits

Health Plan – Medical, Vision, Prescription, and Dental
Employee Assistance Program/Wellness
Life Insurance – Basic Life and AD&D

Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums - Optional life, Long-term, and short-term disability
Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
Flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care of dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Employee and Employer contribution
Option to enroll in AHFC Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve paid holidays a year
Health club reimbursement plan
Education reimbursement

AHFC May Offer Hybrid Teleworking Opportunities for Some Positions

AHFC provides employment opportunities to low and very-low income persons, in compliance with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. Public Housing Residents are encouraged to apply.

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