SUMMARYThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESA. Supervision and AuthorityThis position does not have supervisory authority

　　B. General DutiesEvent coordinationo 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 meetingo Assist other departments in planning and coordinating their events and meetings as neededo Reserve venues and equipment, manage online events, and record and broadcast as requestedo Plan meal menu, procure food and other supplieso Organize staff volunteers and coordinate with partner organizationso Work on publicity before and after events and secure media releases for participants.External Communicationso Web maintenance

　　Make regular updates to content on the Tribes websiteMaintain the online calendarPost newsletters, reports, solicitations, publicity, and agendas as requestedo Social media management

　　Manage existing Facebook and Instagram pages in accordance with the Tribes brand guidelines and social media strategyDevelop, produce, and post social media contento 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 collateralo Graphic design and content development

　　Work with outside vendors to design, develop, and produce reports and materials.Internal Communicationso Draft content and lay out weekly internal newslettero Assist in preparing internal communications as needed

　　C. Meetings, STA Reporting and Professional ConductRepresent Sitka Tribe of Alaska and maintain positive relations with other tribal, state, federal, and local governments, public agencies, Tribal Citizens, the public, and the mediaTreat STA Council, Staff, Tribal Citizens, and the public in a respectful mannerPersonal brand and personal social media presence must be consistent with the Tribes mission, vision, and values.Attend other meetings as scheduled or requestedMaintain a professional appearance in the community at all timesPerform other duties as assigned.

　　PREFERENCETribal Citizen and Native preference in hiring applies as outlined in the STA Hiring Policy andProcedure and the STA Employee Handbook.