External Affairs & Marketing Coordinator
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & MARKETING COORDINATOR (Senior Admin Assistant I) - Range 21 / EXE
Salary
$22.03 - $61.71 Hourly
Location
1871 Anchorage Port Rd., AK
Job Type
Executive
Job Number
2026-00430
Department
Port of Alaska
Division
Port Administration
Opening Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Port of Alaska
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
LOCATION: 1871 Anchorage Port Road
Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed pay range.
To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the External Affairs & Marketing Coordinator administers the Port of Alaska’s stakeholder communication, public information coordination, and marketing support functions. The position develops and maintains communication materials, coordinates inter-agency and tenant communications, and supports outreach efforts related to Port operations and modernization initiatives. This role ensures consistent messaging, supports regulatory and stakeholder reporting requirements, coordinates special events and public meetings, and serves as the primary administrative contact for external communication inquiries. The position works collaboratively with Port divisions to gather information, prepare reports, and distribute communication materials to tenants, government partners, and community stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of experience specific to the position.
OR
Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and four (4) years of experience specific to the position.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and two (2) years of experience specific to the position.
OR
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and experience specific to the position.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.