PR Assistant  (Temporary)
Location: Palmer

Position Status	PR ASSISTANT - TEMPORARY
Who Can Apply	MEA Employees & the General Public
Posting Date	March 6 , 2026
Closing Date	Open Until Filled
Department	Public Relations
Hourly	$26.90 Min DOE
Grade	5
Union Representation	N/A
Hours of Work	8AM-5PM or as needed during Summer months
Work Location	Palmer, Alaska

PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting in all facets in the public relations department as well as supporting the goals of the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

1. Assists the Public Relations department in all associated functions including, but not limited to, community events, member appreciation events, chamber events, community council meetings, and employee events.
2. Conducts research for the department, manager, and/or director.
3. Files documents, photos, news clippings, or digital content.
4. Responsible for sections of digital newsletter.
5. Assist in media tracking and development of social media content.
6. Assists in development of member messaging and information and the production of informational materials.
7. Pulls and compiles information for digital newsletter.
8. Assist with community and member appreciation events.
9. General office work to include organization of PR materials and event supplies, and organization of digital files and storage.
10. Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
11. Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.

The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates are required to have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience demonstrating working with the public and/or communications.
• Relevant postsecondary education can substitute for the experience on a year-by-year basis.
• Preference may be given to candidates with:
• Continuing education courses in public relations or communications, to include marketing, public affairs, media relations, and/or social media.

Qualified candidates must have a valid drivers license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Associations Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Associations insurance carrier at standard group rates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Supports a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promotes a sense of shared responsibility for safety.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Knowledge of public relations disciplines.
• Skill in digital media.
• Skill in typing, proofreading, spelling correctly, incorporate proper punctuation, grammar.
• Skill in operating necessary office equipment, computers and relevant software.
• Skill in filing and general administrative procedures.
• Skill in researching information on various platforms.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, telephonically and in person with a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently and within a team framework.
• Ability to remain professional and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures.
• Ability to analyze processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.
• Embrace and embody the Associations Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demand activity percentages:

• Major occurs 60% or more of work time.
• Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.
• Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.

Physical demand requirements:

• ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
• Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
• Major amount of sitting, communicating, and seeing (near).
• Moderate amount of hearing, seeing (far), and depth perception.
• Minor amount of standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, bending at waist, handling of items, finger use of items, feeling/touching of items, eye-hand coordination, and foot-hand-eye coordination.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position primarily works in an office setting; however, this position may require field work in variable weather conditions.

The incumbent may work in variable weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, high winds, temperatures in excess of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, large amounts of snow, possibly over long periods of time and in darkness, etc.

This position is subject to insect bites and stings.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This position is classified as a non-exempt, non-represented position, and is eligible for overtime compensation based on both Federal and State of Alaska laws. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of either (1) unscheduled overtime such as during power restoration activities; or, (2) scheduled overtime required to accomplish special projects.

MEA requires a post offer substance abuse test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment.

MEA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To apply, please visit www.mea.coop to submit an application by the closing date.

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.

163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska99645

Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax:(907) 761-9264

MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer.

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