Find a job in Alaska's nonprofit sector.
Find a job in Alaska's nonprofit sector.
| Date Posted: 2 weeks ago | Closing Date: October 31, 2025 | ||
| Location: Anchorage, AK | Worksite: On-site | ||
| Salary: $39,520.00 - $43,680.00 Exempt; salary | |||
| Status: Full Time | |||
| Benefits: Health benefits including medical, dental & vision. Matching 401k. Vacation, Personal & Sick time. |
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| How to Apply:
Send Resume & Cover letter to: Alaska@pawsforpurplehearts.org Subject Line: Open Position, Marketing & Communications |
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Entry-level position with a fundraising team responsible for raising $5 million annually. Applicants need to have high-energy, be detail oriented, organized, and personable. The Marketing & Communication Specialist will be the first person to greet donors and volunteers when they visit the facility so it is critical that they exude professionalism and friendliness as a key representative of our organization.
Strong communications skills, both written and oral, are critical. The Marketing & Communication Specialist will regularly call donors to provide updates on our program and to ask for financial contributions. The Marketing & Communication Specialist will also help research grant opportunities and write grant proposals.
Familiarity with the entire Microsoft Office Suite is necessary. The Marketing & Communication Specialist will be trained to use and frequently work in the Salesforce Donor Management System (database).
In addition to fundraising duties, the Marketing & Communication Specialist will also be required to help with a variety of activities at the training facility, including but not limited to inventory, occasional clean-up, answering phones, etc. Teamwork is essential for success in this role.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree OR four years military service.
2. Documented results in fundraising and/or communications. At a minimum, documented training or coursework in fundraising, marketing and public relations.
PREFERRED experience:
1. Military background or experience;
2. Two years in a fundraising/communication role with a nonprofit organization;
3. Experience in public relations, marketing and social media management in the military or nonprofit sectors;
4. Knowledge of Post Traumatic Stress and/or mobility disabilities;
5. Work in or knowledge of the Veteran community
DUTIES:
1. Help develop, implement and manage PPH’s regional fundraising and communication efforts.
2. Ensure that the regional fundraising goals are met. Ask for individual gifts; organize regional fundraising events; and research, write & track foundation grants.
3. Implement PPH’s PR and marketing plan utilizing staff, volunteers and connections at the regional level.
4. Produce targeted marketing materials for social media, website, donors, volunteers and national development efforts.
5. Update and maintain the regional social media pages.
Ability to commute/relocate:
Anchorage, AK 99507: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work