Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) Union and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.  

DEPARTMENT:  Library
HOURS OF WORK:  Hours vary; Tuesday through Saturday 7:30AM-7:00PM
LOCATION:  Loussac Library, 3600 Denali Street

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

To be considered for employment, applicants 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

The Marketing Officer develops marketing materials, social media content, short form videos, and participates in outreach events that help grow library use and enhance the positive relationship between the Anchorage Public Library (APL) and the community.  Under the direction of the Marketing Supervisor, the Marketing Officer is responsible for: developing original content for both print and digital projects using current design software and web-based services; producing and publishing engaging creative content on all APL’s social media platforms; representing the department at various outreach events virtually and/or in-person; contributing ideas for future marketing campaigns; other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

OR

Associate’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

OR

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

• 3 years social media content creation experience (may be volunteer)
• 3 years of video content creation experience (may be volunteer)
• 3-5 years graphic design experience for print and digital (may be volunteer)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays