Assistant Director of Communications

Native American Rights Fund•Boulder, CO

6d•$119,533 - $144,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Communications supports the Director of Communications in managing external communications, developing strategies, and overseeing content creation across multiple platforms. This position manages a team of communication professionals to ensure that editorial calendar deadlines are met and that all published content furthers the Native American Rights Fund’s (NARF’s) mission and goals and meets the organization’s high-quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, preferred.
5+ years professional experience in related fields including content development and communications management, social media, marketing, and public relations.
Experience with developing communications strategies and overseeing a strategic, multi-channel editorial calendar.
Experience in managing staff performance, preferred.
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and logically. Expertise in AP style and legal writing, preferred.
Strong project and team management skills and an ability to lead under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Proven track record of strategic planning and project management. Ability to plan and implement communication goals and prioritize and organize time to meet those goals.
Innovative thinking, with a documented record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and outreach materials.
Efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
Must exercise strong judgment, sensitivity, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze and report performance metrics across a variety of channels.
Works with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and diplomatically with a wide range of constituencies including co-workers, attorneys, donors, vendors, NARF board of directors, and Tribal leaders.
Highly organized self-starter who is comfortable in a fast-moving organization.
An understanding of Indian Law and Tribal-U.S. relations, preferred.
Familiarity with Native American culture and/or experience working with Tribal Nations or Indigenous Peoples, preferred.
The work environment is a fast-paced, high-pressure, professional office environment. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Some travel, locally and nationally, is required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which include extended periods of sitting, use of computer and peripheral equipment, occasional stooping, standing or carrying, occasional lifting up to 50lbs., with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
Experience in managing staff performance
Expertise in AP style and legal writing
An understanding of Indian Law and Tribal-U.S. relations
Familiarity with Native American culture and/or experience working with Tribal Nations or Indigenous Peoples

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of NARF’s editorial calendar and content creation to ensure that the Comms team consistently creates relevant and impactful content.
Design and lead innovative, high-impact communications campaigns and strategies that further NARF’s mission.
Work in collaboration with storytelling manager and other members of the team to create a consistent flow of compelling written content that will help NARF reach its goals, including rapid response and real-time messaging across press, digital, and print channels.
Review and revise content for publication — including reports, periodicals, websites, and advocacy materials — to ensure high quality, accuracy, and adherence to AP style guidelines.
Manage team dynamics and workflows to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Work in partnership with the Director of Communications to identify and support professional development opportunities for Communications staff.
Collect, analyze, and report performance metrics working with the Director of Communications. Suggest ways to improve operations based on performance metrics.
Act as a departmental liaison and Communications champion for assigned Legal/ Development teams and projects. Attend team meetings and identify communications opportunities.
Engage in professional development to ensure current, expert knowledge of strategic communications for nonprofit organizations and legal advocacy. Report back to the Communications Department on current best practices and trends.
Create compelling content for online and print publications.
Take and maintain photos of NARF staff, Board of Directors, clients and events.
Manage and create video content.
Update and maintain NARF’s stable of websites in HTML and WordPress.
Collaborate on projects across the communications spectrum as needed, which could include copywriting, website design, media relations, crisis communications, donor relations, etc.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Communications