This position is an important part of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension communications team at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The Public Information Officer will collaborate closely with other IANRE and communications team members, staff and faculty, as well as the overall university communications team, to create effective and enticing communications contents, support Extension event-related communications and goals, edit and support the creation of various publications, communications contents and conduct effective media relations, and ensure the UAF branding, ADA accessibility and other related regulations are accurately incorporated into IANRE communications.
A successful candidate will have exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills with the ability to produce engaging content on various platforms for diverse audiences. The position requires an ability to translate scientific, technical, or academic information into clear, compelling communications, and experience in developing content for print, social media and web platforms. Strong editorial judgment with experience reviewing and editing publications created by multiple contributors is essential. A successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and an ability to manage various processes often simultaneously, and create communications supporting public events and institutional initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field and three years of progressively responsible experience relevant to the position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.
Application review will begin on August 19, 2026 . To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on August 18, 2026 .
To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE .
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu .
The University of Alaska ( ) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( ) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
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