Job Details

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 09-25-008
Department: Mayor's Office
Division: Central
Opening Date: 05/26/2025
Closing Date: 9/26/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose

The Web and Media Administrator is responsible for managing the North Slope Borough's website, digital media, and graphic design needs. This role ensures timely, accurate, and accessible information through the borough's digital platforms and supports internal departments by producing high-quality visuals, publications, and communication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Website & Digital Infrastructure
Manage and update the NSB website, ensuring it is accessible, secure, and up to date.
Implement and support all web-related software and systems.
Design, build, test, and maintain custom website code.
Provide technical support to departments using web tools (e.g., FrontPage).
Track and document changes and updates to the website.
Ensure data security and compliance with applicable standards.

Graphic Design & Media Production
Design graphics and layout for printed materials and digital content for NSB departments.
Serve as the Borough's official in-house photographer.
Support production of publications such as the Mayor's Newsletter and the NSB Directory.
Order software/hardware to stay current with graphic design trends.

Internal Communications & Support
Act as an information source for NSB employees through email and internal updates.
Assist front office staff when needed.
Provide leadership and collaboration across departments through Infocomm.
Other Duties
Stay current on trends and technology in web systems and multimedia.
Travel as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Skill in web design languages such as HTML and JavaScript.

Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), e.g., WordPress.

Proficiency in graphic design and design software, e.g., Canva, Photoshop, InDesign.

Strong written and visual communication skills.

Skill in working under pressure of deadlines and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and other Borough employees.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience in web design and administration.

Minimum two years of hands-on experience managing websites, graphic design, and digital communication platforms.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04

Do you have a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or related field of study?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of hands-on experience with managing websites, graphic design and digital communiation platforms do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06

If you do have two years of managing websites, graphic design and digital communiation platforms, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position you held, company, dates of employment where you gained the experience.
07

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Josiah Patkotak, Mayor) or Immediate Supervisor (Vernon Edwardsen, CAO) for this position?

• Yes
• No

08

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

09

Do you currently live in the same residence (household) as the Department Director (Josiah Patkotak, Mayor) or Immediate Supervisor (Vernon Edwardsen, CAO) of this position?

• Yes
• No

10

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence (household) as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question