Responsibilities

• Create and implement comprehensive communication strategies (and annual strategic plan) that effectively convey the organization's mission and enhance its reputation across various channels, including social media, press releases, newsletters, and websites
• Lead and manage a diverse communications team, fostering collaboration and ensuring the team's performance aligns with organizational and departmental objectives
• Develop and maintain a consistent brand voice, ensuring that all messaging reinforces the organization's identity and values
• Establish and nurture relationships with media representatives, influencers, and community leaders to facilitate positive coverage and engagement
• Prepare for and respond to crises effectively, maintaining consistency in messaging to protect the organization's reputation during challenging times
• Oversee the development of various content types (written, visual, digital) tailored to specific audiences to maximize engagement and impact
• Support CEO thought leadership, speeches, articles, presentations, and media opportunities.
• Develop systems to communicate lending activity, borrower success stories, Native CDFI impact, and investment outcomes.
• Develop and execute communications strategies that support Oweesta's capital development, investor engagement, philanthropic partnerships, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Advance Oweesta's efforts to elevate public understanding of Native CDFIs, Native economies, and Indigenous economic sovereignty.

Requirements

• Education Required: N/A
• Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in communications (or other related area), or relevant experience preferred.
• Experience Required: Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible communications, marketing, public relations, or related experience, preferably within Native-serving, community development, financial, philanthropic, or mission-driven organizations.

Preferred

• Experience Preferred:
• • Experience developing communications strategies that support fundraising, capital deployment, philanthropy, advocacy, policy initiatives, economic development, community development finance, impact investing, or mission-driven organizations.
• • Experience supporting executive thought leadership, media relations, and public speaking engagements.
• • Experience working with Native organizations, Tribal Nations, Native CDFIs, or Indigenous-serving organizations.
• • Experience managing communications staff, consultants, or agency partners.

Benefits

• Oweesta offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, work life balance, and long-term success, including:
• • Four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)
• • Remote work environment
• • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• • Retirement benefits
• • Performance-based bonus opportunities
• • Merit-based salary growth
• • Professional development opportunities