Communications & Media Relations Coordinator; Information Officer

ATTENTION

ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

As the Communications & Media Relations Coordinator for DOT&PF’s stunning Southcoast Region, where mountains meet the sea and every community is a photographer’s dream. You’ll create dynamic digital content, lead media outreach, and connect with coastal communities across Southeast Alaska. From ferry updates to front-page news, your work will help keep Alaskans informed and inspired. Come join our team and share the story of Alaska’s roads, ferries, and the people who keep them moving!

Depending on the selected applicant’s location, this position may be filled in Anchorage, Juneau or Fairbanks. Salary Information is below:

Anchorage: $3119.25 /

bi-weekly

Fairbanks: $3213.00 /

bi-weekly

Juneau: $3275.25 /

bi-weekly

As an Information Officer, you willbe responsible for enhancing public outreach and engagement by creating compelling digital content, producing publications, managing social media, and coordinating with the media. A critical part of your role involves providingtimelyandaccurateupdates during crises, working closely with media, local governments, tribal entities, and interagency partners to ensure effective communication.

Working within the Communications Team and supporting the Southcoast Region Director, you will develop visual and written materials for various platforms, including social media, website updates, and public outreach events,maintaining clear and consistent messaging. You will lead media requests, ensuring cohesive messaging across all channels.

You’llalso help tell the story of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), highlighting its iconic routes, vital coastal ports, and the unique communities it serves throughout Southeast Alaska. From ferry schedules to community celebrations, your content will bring the AMHS journey to life.

The Communications Teamoperateswithin a matrix structure, fostering collaboration and supporting members with specialized training and resources. Your work will highlight Alaska’s transportation initiatives, strengthening connections with diverse stakeholders, including state and local agencies, non-governmental organizations, and tribal entities.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

Depending on the selected applicant’s location, this position may be filled in Anchorage, Juneau or Fairbanks.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes.

This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty,…