United American Indian Involvement (UAII)
Communications Manager
United American Indian Involvement (UAII), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Communications ManagerDepartment: FiscalFLSA Status : Non-exemptReports To: Director of Business DevelopmentHours of Work: 40Working Title: Communications ManagerClassification: Full-timePay Grade: G-11 ($33.35 - $50.03 hourly)FTE: 1.0Location: RemoteApproved/Revised Date: 07/09/2024Job SummaryThe Communication Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's internal and external communication strategies. This role requires a dynamic individual who can effectively develop and implement communication plans and messages, work with senior leaders in articulating their vision, and manage a communications team.Job Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and Implement Communication Strategies: Create effective communication strategies for the company that align with our mission and business goals.Team Management: Lead the communications team in the production of high-quality content for various channels.Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with senior leaders to articulate and disseminate their vision internally and externally.Crisis Management: Manage communication in crisis situations, ensuring the dissemination of timely and accurate information.Measure Success: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies, making necessary adjustments.Perform other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or other related field.Three (3) years of experience working in the communications field or other related fields.A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year for year basis.Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Master's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or other related field.Five (5) years of experience working in the communications field or other related fields.Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community.Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL93-638).Knowledge of Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (PL 94-437).Knowledge of the Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148).Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) cultures and lifestyles, and work effectively with AI/AN population.Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information, and comply with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, as well as UAII policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.Ability to prioritize tasks and highly strong detailed oriented.Ability to keep up with a fast-paced environment.Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.Ability to interact with various people on various, and at times, complex issues.Ability to work independently as well as with teams.Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Conditions of Hire
Eligibility to work in the US.Fingerprint clearance.Pass a post-offer drug test.Negative TB test result (annual requirement).Proof of vaccination against the flu (annual requirement).Proof of full vaccination against COVID, including a Booster.Valid CA driver's license, if driving for the company and/or a requirement of the position.Maintain auto insurance coverage, if driving for the company.United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. UAII is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Develop and Implement Communication Strategies: Create effective communication strategies for the company that align with our mission and business goals.Team Management: Lead the communications team in the production of high-quality content for various channels.Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with senior leaders to articulate and disseminate their vision internally and externally.Crisis Management: Manage communication in crisis situations, ensuring the dissemination of timely and accurate information.Measure Success: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies, making necessary adjustments.Perform other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or other related field.Three (3) years of experience working in the communications field or other related fields.A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year for year basis.Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Master's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or other related field.Five (5) years of experience working in the communications field or other related fields.Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community.Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL93-638).Knowledge of Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (PL 94-437).Knowledge of the Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148).Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) cultures and lifestyles, and work effectively with AI/AN population.Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information, and comply with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, as well as UAII policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.Ability to prioritize tasks and highly strong detailed oriented.Ability to keep up with a fast-paced environment.Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.Ability to interact with various people on various, and at times, complex issues.Ability to work independently as well as with teams.Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Conditions of Hire
Eligibility to work in the US.Fingerprint clearance.Pass a post-offer drug test.Negative TB test result (annual requirement).Proof of vaccination against the flu (annual requirement).Proof of full vaccination against COVID, including a Booster.Valid CA driver's license, if driving for the company and/or a requirement of the position.Maintain auto insurance coverage, if driving for the company.United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. UAII is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.