Publications Specialist ; PCN

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Publications Specialist 2 located in Seward. No Cover Letter Required. This recruitment is for Alaska Residents only.

The Publications Specialist 2 coordinates and produces print and digital communications that support students, faculty, staff, administrators, external partners, and the broader community, ensuring consistent messaging across all stakeholder groups. The role researches, writes, edits, and designs publications, recruitment materials, website content, social media, press releases, and promotional materials in close collaboration with subject matter experts and division leadership. It ensures communications align with AVTEC’s strategic messaging and comply with State of Alaska standards, accreditation requirements, and planned reviews.

The position serves as liaison with external printing vendors and procurement, overseeing production quality, budget adherence, and contract compliance while maintaining inventories of promotional and recruitment materials. Additionally, the specialist manages digital assets, archives official documents and forms, and supports public relations and outreach efforts.

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades. Our motto is “start a career in less than a year.” The mission is to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and serves Alaska's diverse communities. Staff and instructors collaborate to ensure the success of AVTEC students in completing training and securing employment.

Working within a state agency, employees receive paid leave accrual, retirement, and health benefits. We promote a healthy work‑life balance and a safe working environment.

AVTEC is located in Seward, a small friendly community with easy access to amenities and nature trails. The culture is friendly, flexible, and supportive.

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
  :
  Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities.
• Technical Credibility
  :
  Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies.
• Oral and Written Communication
  :
  Expresses information effectively to audiences, listening, and responding appropriately.

• Communications and Media:
  Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas via written, oral, and visual media.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Understanding, friendliness, courtesy, and ability to deal with diverse individuals.
• Multimedia Technologies:
  Knowledge of methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.
• Writing:
  Recognizes correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling; produces succinct, organized written material.

Preparatory post‑secondary education and/or experience in writing, editing, design and layout of printed or internet documents.

Applicants must provide a professional portfolio demonstrating relevant experience in print and digital communications. The portfolio should include representative samples of authored, edited, and/or designed materials such as publications, brochures, newsletters, reports, recruitment materials, website content, social media content, press releases. A digital portfolio is preferred.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, to be provided before reporting to duty.

Applicants must answer supplemental questions, rating proficiency for each competency:
Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, Discovery.

Applicants certify legal right to accept employment in the U.S. The State does not sponsor employment.

Apply only through Workplace Alaska website or hardcopy application. Omitted documentation will result in an incomplete application. Documents after closing will not be considered.

• Three professional references (including most recent supervisor).
• Last three performance evaluations or two letters of reference.
• College transcripts (if using education).
• Valid Driver’s License copy.
• Professional portfolio.

Ayla Broughton
Administrative Operations Manager
Phone:
Email: ayla.broughton

The State of Alaska complies with the ADA. It is an equal opportunity employer.