Communications Director

Description

SUMMARY: Responsible for the development and management of all communications and outreach with clients, member tribes, and the public. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops a comprehensive corporation-wide PR plan with departmental goals and objectives. The plan must

have a specific focus on member tribe and client outreach.

• Supervises communications staff to ensure timely and accurate publications and communication responses.
• Works closely with the legal department to coordinate the corporation's response to the media on events and

news stories; determines the appropriateness of media requests for information and assists with formulating the content, timing, and manner of the media releases, in conformance with corporate directives. 

•   Responsible for the development and growth of the corporation's social media presence. Maintains AVCP 

facebook page, updates the website and develops proposals to increase AVCP's online presence. 

•   Develops ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other public relations 

activities that promote awareness of the company and its services. 

• Supervises the planning, coordination, and publication of the AVCP's Annual Report, creates the publication of

the AVCP Quarterly Newsletter, and Employee Newsletter on a monthly basis, and other publications.

• Ensures the accuracy and comprehensiveness of technical information disseminated to the public and Tribes.
• Develops contacts and relationships with media representatives to create opportunities for keeping the

organization and its services in front of public. Maintains database of public relations contacts.

• Participates in management team meetings as required and advises management on community relations

projects and activities.

• Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensures the department operates within budget.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports. Prepares periodic reports for the Board of

Directors if requested.

• Assist in developing and maintaining corporate-wide communications policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: This position requires an understanding of the culture and the needs of the Tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. Positive image and demonstrated effective working relationships with local and 

statewide media representatives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal 

customers. Strong written and oral presentation skills. Bilingual Yup'ik/English preferred. Evidence or proficiency and sensitivity or management in public relations and trust building. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point Software. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. marketing, advertising, journalism, etc.) from an accredited four-year College or university preferred; or two years relevant experience in public relations or 

communications or governmental affairs may substitute.