WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting services dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world’s infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

MICHAEL BAKER IN ALASKA

Michael Baker’s first office in Alaska opened in 1942. Since then, we have played a key role in some of Alaska’s most renowned infrastructure projects, including groundbreaking projects on the North Slope and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. We continue to focus on cold regions engineering—pipelines, transportation, hydrology, geotechnical, specialty professional services, permitting and regulatory compliance, and GIS and LiDAR mapping. 

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Communications Specialist to join our team of professionals.  The position requires a self-driven individual with confidence to make decisions that improve team performance and project clarity to satisfy client needs.  We have offices in both Anchorage and Fairbanks and candidates may be based in either location.  Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills to work internally and with clients.

The position is Alaska-based; however, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the overall business of Michael Baker International nationwide and be an integral part of a dynamic growing company.  Opportunities for growth and advancement within Michael Baker International depend upon the candidate’s skills, desires, and drive. 

Under limited supervision, responsible for public involvement and outreach, technical writing, and graphic design to support clients’ needs and proposal development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform public outreach and communication services supporting the public involvement business of Michael Baker Develop graphics and design documents for client presentations, public outreach, technical reports, and proposals Create social media plans, develop content, and evaluate success of campaigns Conduct media planning and buying on print and digital platforms Perform technical preparation and editing of reports, proposals, presentations, and other technical documentation Provides technical editing/review of documents/narrative/literature prepared by others to ensure consistent application of appropriate style guide standards and grammatical accuracy/correctness Assist with proposal and business development activities Meeting facilitation Graphic design Ad purchase/placement/creation Data entry writing  Adobe Creative Suite

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or higher 3-5 or more years of related work experience  Strong communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and customer service Experience in graphic design software applications, including the use of Adobe Creative Suite Experience developing strategic content for social media platforms Experience with media buying, including existing relationships with media outlets statewide Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION

The range for this role is $65,000-$90,000.  This will be dependent on the skills of the incoming candidate

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:  

Medical, dental, vision insurance   401K Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability   Professional and personal development Generous paid time off