Description
FIRST POSTING TO ENROLLED ONEIDA TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary:
Provide technical assistance and professional support to promote a positive image of the Oneida Nation. Responsible for generating high public visibility of the Nation's government projects and issues, as well as building community awareness of government policy changes. The position will manage the coordination of the Nation's approved brand standards and develop guidelines and approvals of secondary logos or branded graphics and messaging for the Nation's entities.
Responsibilities:
* Create and maintain positive relationships with the Nation's stakeholders (community, external organizations and customers) using various media outlets.
* Develop, proof and review for compliance, communication collateral including physical or digital materials.
* Assist in the alignment of brand standards for alternative or secondary images to ensure brand consistency.
* Research and gather data to support the Nation's branding standard and variations as needed or required.
* Develop and maintain a review and approval process that allows the Nation to utilize strategically approved secondary logos for the purposes of versatility, memorability, adaptability in the Nation's operations.
* Assist with all aspects of telecommunications, including phone coverage, facsimile maintenance and e-mail.
* Work with the Communications team, and other Nation entities to establish a system for development, review and approval of collateral that supports brand implementation or approved variations.
* Monitor tribal, local, state, and federal media for relevant information impacting the Nation.
* Prepare agenda for weekly public relation briefings and recaps.
* Assist with assembly, organizing and maintenance of multi-media library.
* Assist in development, planning, and implementation of marketing strategies to promote the Oneida Nation as needed.
* Work cooperatively with Nation's entities to plan, develop and execute advertisements, commercials and special promotions as needed.
* Keep abreast of National Consortiums' goals and strategies as they relate to Oneida Nation principles and government initiatives.
* Compile monthly activity reports as required.
* Research and coordinate media and government relations; services request and gathering information.
* Work closely with the Public Relations Director to assist in developing materials to support public relation implementation plans and strategies on a wide variety of Tribal-related issues.
* Represent the Oneida Nation at various public events as directed.
* Assist in managing the Nation's website content materials through review and alignment of website of materials as needed.
* Coordinate website brand training with website content managers as assigned.
* Participate in the department's communication initiatives by providing support for physical and digital content material as needed.
* Attend outside training opportunities for continuous learning and to expand knowledge on new digital marketing skills.
* Practice excellent customer service skills at all times to include but not limited to addressing customer and employee needs courteously and promptly.
* Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.
* The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position
Skills:
Essential:
* Knowledge of basic advertising and promotional fundamentals and market organizationally
* Ability to be creative, possess initiative and good judgment
* Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff; clients, management, or other departments, as well as external agencies, necessary to effectively carry out job duties is required
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex, multi cultural environment is required.
* Ability to demonstrate analytical and organizational skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure and to meet strict guidelines and time frames is required
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Ability to inform and communicate verbally and in writing in diverse and challenging situations with the ability to process information effectively, identify and define problems and make objective decisions.
* Ability to continually seek improvement in results
* Ability to plan, organize and schedule priorities efficiently and effectively, meet strict deadlines and successfully cope with challenging situations and conditions.
* Able to present a professional appearance and demeanor as a representative of the Oneida Nation.
* Ability to set and meet priorities and meet strict deadlines.
* Knowledge of modern physical and digital communication design principles.
* Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation.
* Knowledge of application and development of graphic design, typography and alignment of brand standards and identity.
* Skill in operating various software programs such as Adobe Creative, Canva, or Figma to design graphics, layouts, promotional clips and other visual storytelling material.
* Ability to express thoughts clearly and simply, including the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability and willingness to seek additional training as needed/required.
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Associates Degree in Public Relations & Organizational Communication
* Associates Degree in Digital Communications/Media
* Associates Degree in Advertising
* Associates Degree in Communication Design
* Associates Degree in Communication Arts
* Associates Degree in Marketing
* Associates Degree in Journalism
Nonessential:
* Bachelor's Degree in Communication Design
* Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
* Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations & Organizational Communication
* Bachelor's Degree in Digital Communications/Media
* Bachelor's Degree in Advertising
* Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
Credentials:
Essential:
* Driver's License Personal Vehicle
* Insurance Required
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Ability to travel to conferences and communications training.
* Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed/required.
* Must be an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation
* Stand occasionally
* Occasionally Stoop
* Kneel occasionally
* Crouch Occasionally
* Crawl occasionally
* Lift 11-24 pounds occasionally
* Move 11-24 pounds occasionally
* Office setting
* Moderate noise level
Experience:
Essential:
* Experience effectively presenting produced material professionally and objectively to key decision makers
* Experience in a communication collateral production setting
Nonessential:
* Experience in production of digital or print design.
* Experience working in a communication production setting that includes any of the following: marketing, print, digital or promotional materials production.
* Knowledge of the Oneida Nation's governmental structure
* Knowledge of the Oneida Nation's Vision and Mission.
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED:
1. Must provide a copy of diploma, license, degree or certification upon employment.
2. Portfolio containing not less than three (3) examples of communication collateral designed by the applicant along with a description, not exceeding one (1) double-spaced page of how each chosen example relates to the parent message, vision or mission or strategy.
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