Multicultural Communications Specialist - American Indian/Alaska Native

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ICF Next’s Multicultural Communications line of business supports clients in developing authentic and culturally-appropriate messages, materials and campaigns. We believe that audiences are first in multicultural communications. They should be included, see themselves, and feel respected. And we believe that nothing should be created about us without us.

We’re currently hiring for a Multicultural Communications Specialist - American Indian/Alaska Native who will support communications efforts focused on engaging Tribal nations. Our work includes several public sectors, including health, transportation, environment, climate, energy, disaster management, and education. We are looking for a professional to manage new and existing tasks for public sector clients with an authentic lens toward American Indians and Alaska Natives. Work may include supporting community engagement, development of communications plans and materials, creative campaign development support, earned and social media, and partnership engagement. This professional also will collaborate with local and remote communications teams who work on these projects.

 As a  Multicultural Communications Specialist-American Indian/Alaska Native, you will:

• Have an understanding of multicultural communications, importance of authentically engaging Tribes and Alaska Native villages, while addressing health disparities, environmental and climate justice, and advancing equity.
• Focus on supporting campaigns and projects that are designed to reach and engage American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and nations.
• Support project teams to support development, execution and evaluation of communication programs and products.
• Support audience-centric support for partnership programs, earned media activities, social media engagement and paid media efforts.

As a Multicultural Communications Specialist-American Indian/Alaska Native, you will have:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising or related majors
• 2+ years of directly applicable experience, preferably in a communications or PR agency setting, or 2 years plus advanced degree
• Registered member of a federally recognized indigenous tribe
• Ability to obtain Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of directly applicable experience
• Lived experience on a reservation

Professional Skills

• Experience in supporting strategy development and executing American Indian and Alaska Native health-related and behavior change campaigns that focus on community engagement.
• Interest in working with federal health agencies, such as the Indian Health Service, Office of Minority Health, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others.
• Knowledge of and experience authentically engaging Tribes and nations to support engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of and experience with media targeting American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and nations
• Knowledge of and experience collaborating with organizations focused on American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and nations.
• Experience writing content for a variety of channels including collateral materials, social media, websites, and other materials.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills, and ability to interface effectively with all levels of the company and client.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and team members.

Job Location(s): This individual will work remotely.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$52,488.00 - $89,230.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)