Communications and Sustainability Officer
Communications & Sustainability Officer
Anchorage, AK
$65,000+ DOE, excellent benefits
Are you passionate about storytelling, donor engagement, and making a meaningful impact? As the Communications & Sustainability Officer, you’ll lead the creation of compelling digital and print materials that inspire and connect with donors at all levels. You'll also play a key role in organizing a signature annual event designed to engage both new and existing supporters in a powerful way.
Beyond fundraising, this role is about amplifying awareness—managing public relations, media outreach, and social media efforts to inform and educate the community about critical programs and services. If you're a strategic communicator with a heart for mission-driven work, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
The perks include:
- Health benefits plan includes: medical, dental and vision (employee contribution pre-taxed by payroll deduction)
- FSA/HSA plan (health, dependent care & transit/parking)
- Short-term disability, Long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- 403b pension plan
- Flexible leave policies
- Tuition reimbursement program – after one year of full-time employment
What your day-to-day might look like:
The Communications & Sustainability Officer plays a vital role in amplifying the mission and impact of the organization. This position requires a deep understanding of its philosophy, history, and values, ensuring that messaging remains authentic and meaningful to staff, youth, and the broader community.
Working closely with the Development Team, this role strengthens community presence and promotional efforts. Responsibilities include managing social media accounts, updating the organization’s website, and designing digital and print materials to effectively communicate with donors and stakeholders. Additionally, the Communications & Sustainability Officer contributes to grant writing and proposal development to support fundraising efforts.
A key aspect of this position involves co-managing the annual Sleep-Out events, from initial planning through post-event follow-up. This includes coordinating logistics, budgets, timelines, and communications to ensure a successful experience for participants and donors. Special event support extends beyond Sleep-Out, requiring active involvement in planning, execution, and outreach for other initiatives.
Relationship-building is central to the role, with oversight of a donor portfolio of 150–200 individuals and prospects. The Communications & Sustainability Officer works to strengthen donor engagement through strategic outreach, corporate visits, and stewardship efforts. This includes producing quarterly newsletters, e-newsletters, and annual reports that inform and inspire the donor community.
Additional responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, and supervising assigned AmeriCorps VISTA members, acting as a media contact, and ensuring consistent brand representation across all communications. By maintaining accurate donor records and supporting the overall fundraising strategy, this role contributes to the organization's long-term sustainability and impact.
You need:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, commerce, marketing, administration, or similar areas
- Five years or more of experience in either public relations, fundraising, or special event management. PRSA member designation a plus
- Strong ability to relate effectively with staff, youth, and community agencies of varied cultural backgrounds and behaviors
- Communication skills including organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to speak to and reflect CHA’s principles through independent interaction with donors, news media, and others on and off-site
- Be approachable, build rapport well, and practice attentive and active listening.
- Ability to navigate and become proficient with multiple software products including Microsoft Office Suite, Raiser’s Edge, DonorDrive, SharePoint, and other software platforms as needed.
- Proficient in design software, including Canva, Adobe Suite, WordPress, and other graphic design software
- Ability to work independently, using good judgment, and common sense
- Ability to make good decisions consistently.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Basic understanding of adolescent development and behaviors.
- Navigate and manage multiple projects at once, especially during events seasons
- Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, and Holidays and/or weekends as needed.
- Possess a current state of Alaska Driving License
- Have a clean driving record
- Pass federal, state, and local background investigation
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