JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support to Sagamok Anishnawbek on communications in print, media, and community-based consultation.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Report on community events through submission of articles, pictures, and interviews.
• Coordinate activities for quality distribution of a community-based newsletter on a monthly basis.
• Work with team on coordination and preparation of an annual report for the AGM/community forum.
• Network and build relations with various media outlets and contacts to promote issue-driven messages and news releases.
• Research and monitor First Nations news stories and information and distribute to management, staff, First Nation's leaders, and staff via e-newsletter.
• Work with the team on all media channels to coordinate the delivery with the website as the central hub.
• Maintain Sagamok Anishnawbek's email list and deliver high quality external marketing campaigns to complement the team's use of all other media channels
• Learn how to use and perform print jobs on in-office equipment.
• Remain informed of issues affecting Sagamok Anishnawbek and community members and tribal council affiliation.
• Maintain Sagamok's photo library and coordinate activities for internal sharing with departments and external sharing with community.
• Research new and existing documentation relevant to advancing communication efforts, issues and concerns and professional development.
• Work with assigned departments as their communications representative.
• Support Sagamok Anishnawbek's Political Office; attend Chief & Council meetings, develop written and digital communications for community outreach and public distribution.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
• Hybrid Role with an average of 2.5 days onsite and 2.5 days home-based.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and attend evening and weekend events as required
• Sign and maintain an annual oath of confidentiality.
• Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
• Must provide a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.
• The incumbent is subject to six months' probation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualifications are a post-secondary diploma/degree in communications, journalism and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years' direct experience in communications.
• Superior grammatical and written skills, for reports and articles.
• Superior skills with IT tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, credentials, and three work related References (email addresses) through the Online BambooHR process

By: Until Filled

BambooHR Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/145

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.