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Communications Director
The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council is looking for a talented communications director with a desire to help find lasting land management solutions that balance community, economic and environmental needs in America’s rainforest, the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska.
The communications director is responsible for engaging target audiences in Alaska and the Lower 48, SEACC members and decision-makers through earned and paid media, new media, the SEACC website and other means.
This is an excellent opportunity for communications professionals who enjoy using a variety of skills to create and direct effective, integrated campaigns in a fast-paced, friendly work environment.
Salary DOE. Paid vacation, health and retirement benefits available.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated outreach and communications skills
• Experience working with the media
• Excellent writing, editing, computer, and time management skills
• Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work collaboratively on varying projects at many levels and within budget.
• Familiarity with web content management and design preferred
• Graphic design skills, familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, basic HTML software, and other software preferred
• Positive attitude, creativity, flexibility, and sense of humor mandatory
• Commitment to environmental stewardship
• Understanding of Alaskan audience a plus
• Minimum BA/BS, preferably in a related field
Please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references to Anji Gallanos anji@seacc.org
Ketchikan community organizer
SEACC is seeking a part-time community organizer. The position will be based in Ketchikan. Successful applicants will have a commitment to conservation, experience in the community, and solid communication skills. To apply, a send cover letter, resume, brief writing sample and references to Rob at SEACC (rob@seacc.org) by Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
Internships
Please consider an internship. SEACC provides paid internships throughout the year, including summer internships for college students, graduates and other volunteers.
Note that we have filled our spring 2010 grassroots internship. Applications for our summer grassroots intern go through the Alaska Conservation Foundation. Please apply at www.akcf.org.