Community Affairs Liaison

Job Summary

The Community Affairs Liaison will plan, develop, implement, and analyze community relations campaigns, marketing efforts, and related events in support of Koniag’s PL 93-638 contract with the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Buils and maintains relationships with members of the Kodiak Island communities in support of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR).
• Maintains up-to-date lists of all Kodiak Island tribal councils; city councils; ANCSA corporation leadership; rural schools advisory boards and the respective organizations’ contact information.
• Plans, develops, implements, and organizes events and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of the company and the KNWR.
• Travels to Kodiak Island rural communities to present educational content; promote and support KNWR programs and facilitate communication between KNWR and Kodiak Island’s rural communities; tribes; ANCSA corporations and stakeholders.
• Develops and oversees Youth Environmental Technician Intern (YETI) and Young Adult Key Steward (YAKS) internship program.
• Organizes community outreach programs and coordinates special events that will influence public opinion or promote products, services, or ideas of the company and the KNWR.
• Drafts regulatory proposals at the request of villages with approval from the KNWR Manager.
• Develops outreach materials for federal and state hunting and fishing seasons to educate stakeholders on regulatory requirements, land permits, and cultural considerations.
• Supports intermittent and periodic field work with KNWR staff.
• Provides presentations on this position’s role and past, present, and upcoming activities.
• Selects positive publicity materials and distributes them through a variety of channels.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes special events and press conferences.
• Provides monthly activity reports to Koniag’s VP, Government and Regional Affairs and the KNWR Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
• Ability to evaluate the cost of a program and compare it to the benefits for the organization.
• Excellent persuasion skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• At least two years of work in public relations OR at least two years of work in a field related to the company preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check, including an MVR.

Office Location and Travel

This position is in Kodiak, AK. Occasional frequent travel to other local and out of state business sites, conferences and meetings is required.

Working Environment & Conditions

• This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
• The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time.
• The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.