Marketing and Communications Specialist/Coordinator

• Serve as key customer service contact for ASMI industry members
• Execute website updates with WordPress or other content management program
• Organize and execute all trade and consumer shows (such as Pacific Marine Expo, Comfish, and Alaska Federation of Natives convention) including booth design, product/fish orders, literature orders, staffing, etc.
• Draft and send industry newsletters and marketing updates
• Support Digital Marketing Coordinator/Manager in organizing and updating image, video, and media libraries
• Work with information technology and web design contractors to develop online tools to support ASMI marketing programs
• Host media, chef, and seafood trade groups from the US and international markets on familiarization trips in Alaska
• Order and monitor inventories for materials and branded swag
• Order seafood product for events and media
• May at times represent the Communications Program at staff, board, and committee meetings to the general public and the seafood industry
• Work with the Communications Director, Executive Director or other ASMI’s programs on special projects and events as needed
• Collect information from ASMI marketing programs, draft and send weekly update to Administration and board
• Oversee Communications Committee meeting preparations, venue locations, meeting minutes, and committee communications

• Strong writing, editing and analytical skills
• Time management skills, flexibility, and an ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Public speaking and presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires either a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college OR a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant job experience. Knowledge of current communications and marketing tactics and commercial fishing is preferred.

Additional Required Information

State of Alaska Executive Exempt (XE) range 14-16-18 wage and benefits.

Please submit resume, three (3) references, and a cover letter outlining how you meet the minimum qualifications, address the above 13 job responsibilities and describe your skills as bulleted above. This cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will move on to the interview process. Please submit all required items to hire@alaskaseafood.org by 3 PM AKST January 13, 2025.

ASMI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

If you have specific questions regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager directly:

Hiring manager: Heather Johnson-Smith
Phone number: (907) 465-5560
Email address: hjohnson-smith@alaskaseafood.org

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year