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Sitka Tribe of Alaska Communications and Events Specialist in Sitka, Alaska
SUMMARY The Communications and Events Specialist plans and organizes events, maintains web and digital assets, and executes the Tribes external communications strategy. The person in this position is an organized, detail-oriented, and visually creative individual with graphic design skills who can produce digital and printed communication products across a variety of platforms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Supervision and Authority This position does not have supervisory authority
B. General Duties Event coordination o Lead in planning and coordinating internal and external events that involve the Tribe or multiple departments, including but not limited to all-staff gatherings, the annual picnic, and annual meeting o Assist other departments in planning and coordinating their events and meetings as needed o Reserve venues and equipment, manage online events, and record and broadcast as requested o Plan meal menu, procure food and other supplies o Organize staff volunteers and coordinate with partner organizations o Work on publicity before and after events and secure media releases for participants. External Communications o Web maintenance
- Make regular updates to content on the Tribes website
- Maintain the online calendar
- Post newsletters, reports, solicitations, publicity, and agendas as requested
o Social media management
- Manage existing Facebook and Instagram pages in accordance with the Tribes brand guidelines and social media strategy
- Develop, produce, and post social media content
o Media asset management
- Take photographs and record audio and video at STA and community events.
- Develop, organize, and maintain an archive of digital communications assets, including graphics, photos, video, and audio for use in communications. Document rights to images and use as necessary.
- Maintain archive of STA press clips.
o Brand collateral
- Work with outside vendors to design, develop, and maintain inventory of brand collateral
o Graphic design and content development
- Work with outside vendors to design, develop, and produce reports and materials.
Internal Communications o Draft content and lay out weekly internal newsletter o Assist in preparing internal communications as needed
C. Meetings, STA Reporting and Professional Conduct Represent Sitka Tribe of Alaska and maintain positive relations with other tribal, state, federal, and local governments, public agencies, Tribal Citizens, the public, and the media Treat STA Council, Staff, Tribal Citizens, and the public in a respectful manner Personal brand and personal social media presence must be consistent with the Tribes mission, vision, and values. Attend other meetings as scheduled or requested Maintain a professional appearance in the community at all times Perform other duties as assigned.
PREFERENCE Tribal Citizen and Native preference in hiring applies as outlined in the STA Hiring Policy andProcedure and the STA Employee Handbook.