Responsibilities

• Develops materials to advance the tribal government’s messaging objectives for a range of channels, both internal and external communications.
• Copyedits and proofreads content to insure a highly polished final product.
• Ensures all communications are consistent and adheres to applicable branding and style guides.
• Ability to lay-out projects in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
• Collaborates to develop programs, collateral material and premiums for various annual and one-time events.
• Interfaces effectively and respectfully with various departments, committees, tribal leadership and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates across numerous departments and committees to assist in executing highly visible and complex public events.
• Interfaces with vendors to secure and manage services required to produce high-quality content and collateral.
• Ability to write or help write speeches and talking points.
• Ability to curate images and video assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations or other, related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience creating and disseminating messages for large audiences and/or on behalf of complex organizations.
• Experience with developing contracts and resolutions for communications work, preferred.
• Knowledge of operations and needs of tribal governments, desired.
• Must possess exceptional communication abilities including in writing, speaking, visual media and active listening.
• Demonstrated (tested) ability to correct and perfect flawed copy.
• Must possess the ability to communicate complicated and sensitive concepts to diverse interests in a clear and effective manner.
• Must be both creative and detail oriented, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively engage with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be outcome oriented, with an understanding of strategies to chart progress and effectiveness of communications efforts.

Nice To Have

• Experience with developing contracts and resolutions for communications work, preferred
• Knowledge of operations and needs of tribal governments, desired
• Mac operating system, Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign and Photoshop a plus

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance