Communications Manager

Location: Brooks

SUMMARY:

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation (Yocha Dehe or Tribe) is a federally recognized tribal government. The Tribe's mission is to provide for the health and welfare of its people, to govern its own lands and affairs with sovereign independence and in a manner consistent with its cultural values, and to enhance and diversify its economy for the overall good of the nation.

Yocha Dehe's governing body, its elected Tribal Council, is charged with implementing this mission. As a federally recognized tribe, Yocha Dehe exercises a government-to-government relationship with the United States, as well as with the State of California and local governments, and the Tribe actively engages with outside agencies and officials, local stakeholders and members of the public.

POSTION

SUMMARY:

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is seeking a highly effective communications professional with excellent writing and editing skills, knowledge of graphic design, solid skills in website and social media management and exceptional skills in project management to join our Communications Department. The Communications Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of both internal and external communications strategies in a highly collaborative environment under the direction of the Director of Communications.

The Communications Manager will generate, perfect and execute on-message content that furthers organizational goals, including raising awareness about California's first people, their history, culture and present-day contributions to the region, State and Nation, ensuring messaging is clean, consistent and engaging. As a skilled writer, the Communications Manager will be comfortable performing tasks for dissemination through various external channels like articles, social media platforms and the governmental website, and various internal channels from annual reports to community informational flyers.

The Communications Department oversees internal and supports external communications. Functions in the department include: communication strategy and implementation, crisis communications, marketing communications, community affairs, employee communications, advertising, collateral development, website oversight, speech writing, and executive support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Takes photos, as needed

Identifies and assists with the implementation of emerging technologies designed to make communications workflow more efficient and effective.

Performs general administrative functions and assists in day-to-day operations of the department.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND

EXPERIENCE:

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job supervises the Administrative Assistant.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

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.

Ability to work in strict confidence.

Education and Experience

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…