Communications Director – Alaska Farm Bureau

Posted by Alaska Farm Bureau, Inc

Type: Jobs
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Statewide
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025

Communications Director – Part-time

Application period open through August 22, 2025
Submit cover letter and resume to aseitz@alaskafb.org

Job Description:
The Alaska Farm Bureau is hiring a part-time, salaried position for the Communications
Director. The Communications Director will work under the direction and guidance of
the Alaska Farm Bureau’s Executive Director. This person is responsible for the overall
communications and outreach of the Alaska Farm Bureau; including social media,
website, PR, and newsletters.

The Communications Director will be organized, possess excellent written and verbal
communication skills, and be interested in the development of Alaska’s agriculture
industry. It is expected that the Comms Director will be a self-motivated individual with
experience in various platforms used for outreach (web, social media, graphics, etc.)

The position is based in Alaska with a home office location and virtual work expected.
Travel to meetings around the state will also be expected, including annual conference
in November.

Job Compensation Details:
This is a part-time, salaried position
Flexible schedule

Salary: $30,000/year
Tech Stipend: $1200/year ($100/month)

Job Duties:

-Be able to compose clear and concise written correspondence, e-mails, and
reports as needed.

-Possess organizational skills that will permit managing work efficiently as
well as working on several projects simultaneously, each at a different level
of development.

-Have excellent oral presentation skills

-Computer literacy, including Word, Excel, PDF, Google Drive, and Canva
(or other design software) is required.

-Manages AKFB website and social media accounts.

-Takes lead on writing regular newsletter with important and relevant
information for members.

-Manages newsletter email list on mailchimp.

-Create graphics for promoting Alaska Farm Bureau, agriculture and our
policy priorities (brochures, one-pagers, etc.)

Public Relations

-Demonstrate knowledge of agriculture as well as the Alaska Farm Bureau.

-Possess interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with
our members, the public and press.

-Builds and maintains relationships with reporters to get Alaska Farm Bureau
and agriculture in the news.

Other:

-A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required as there will be
some travel, which may include overnight stays