Communications Manager

About Us:

For over 100 years, Girl Scouting has helped girls develop the skills and confidence they need to blossom into their best selves. From our earliest badges in electricity, aeronautics, and natural sciences to today’s all girl robotics teams and cookie entrepreneurs, girls have challenged themselves through our skill-building opportunities, worked with inspiring role models and developed lifelong friendships.

At Girl Scouts of Alaska, we are dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Our mission is to empower girls through leadership experiences, skill-building opportunities, and community involvement. As part of our dynamic and passionate team, you will join a group of individuals who are committed to ensuring that girls across Alaska have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

The Communications Manager works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Girl Scouts of Alaska’s (GSAK) communications, marketing, and IT strategy. This role is responsible for developing and implementing an annual communications and marketing plan to increase the organization’s visibility and participation. The Communications Manager enhances the Girl Scout experience through innovative communications, manages the website, social media, and digital content, and promotes the organization to key audiences. The manager collaborates with all departments to ensure brand consistency. They are also responsible for overseeing the organization’s IT plan and budget.

At Girl Scouts of Alaska we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge and relax with ample PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year, and paid holiday year-end office closure
• Work from Home: Work from home one day per week
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Financial Security: Long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance to protect your future.
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for your retirement.
• Family friendly environment

If you are committed to making a difference, seek work with lasting impact and want to help build girls of courage, confidence and character who make Alaska and the world a better place, join our team as the Communications Manager. This position is based out of our Anchorage, Alaska Office and the pay starts at $62,000 annually. 

To be successful in this position:

You Are:

• Committed to the policies and mission of the Girl Scout organization and willing to become a Girl Scout member.
• Outstanding in your written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to connect across diverse audiences.
• Exceptional at writing, editing, speaking, and your relationship-building skills, and your communications are always delivered with clarity, precision, and purpose.
• Flexible to embrace occasional evenings, weekends, and travel to make an impact where it matters.
• Positive with a can-do attitude with a commitment to working hard, working smart, and having fun along the way.
• Able to contribute to the overall success of the organization.

You Need:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field — or equivalent experience that shows your passion and expertise.
• Technical proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager and Affinity Suite (Publisher, Designer, Photo) is a plus.
• A working knowledge of photography, videography, and digital content creation.
• Confidence navigating Windows-based systems and computer hardware (HP and Dell).
• Creative vision and strong design skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Leadership and collaboration skills that inspire trust, foster teamwork, and drive results.
• Creative vision and strong design skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Leadership and collaboration skills that inspire trust, foster teamwork, and drive results.
• A strong sense of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• A true spirit of partnership — ready to share ideas, responsibility, and successes.

  You Will:

• Lift and carry at least 35 lbs.
• Complete an annual background check.

Girl Scouts of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.