Senior Communications Officer - Copywriter

POSITION SUMMARYFirst Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is a 46-year-old Native American controlled nonprofit organization whose mission is to uplift and sustain the lifeways and economies of Native communities through advocacy, financial support, and knowledge sharing.

The Senior Communications Officer - Copywriter plays an integral role in meeting First Nations’ marketing and communications goals through the optimization of digital and print materials. The position is responsible for supporting the Communications team by curating, writing, editing, and proofreading materials in line with the communications strategy. The position helps plan, direct, and coordinate communication efforts across various channels to maintain consistent messaging aligned with organizational strategic objectives.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION First Nations is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID 19 vaccination guidance. We reserve the right to request proof of COVID 19 vaccination, and similar vaccines, from candidates and employees, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential job duties are performed in adherence to First Nations’ standards, policies, and procedures, and to local, State, and Federal laws and regulations.

• Curate, write, edit, and proofread content and copy as assigned, and provide thought leadership for the development and production of new content.
• Advance First Nations’ strengths in storytelling and uplifting community partners.
• Contribute to messaging and content creation that underscores First Nations’ impact and depth of research; adheres to First Nations’ brand and voice; and helps meet digital outreach metrics in terms of audience engagement and reach.
• Work closely with First Nations’ communications team in helping determine and meet deliverables.
• Serve in a significant writing role with attention to detail for accuracy, consistency, voice, and brand.
• Adhere to, help implement, and update First Nations’ style and messaging guide to ensure consistent voice and identity of the organization.
• Collaborate with program staff to identify and write Impact Stories that engage funders, donors, and media.
• Collaborate with program officers to create communications plans for specific projects that meet funder requirements and support future funding.
• Support the production and publication of First Nations’ resources and reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and company information.
• Supervise future direct reports: set direction and goals; provide feedback and coaching on performance; conduct annual performance evaluations; and ensure professional and career development and training as appropriate.

Job duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive; Employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.