Communications & Marketing Director

THE COMPANY

SAGE, “Strategic Advancement Goals for the Environment”, provides renewable and sustainable energy resources in balance with Natural Law to recognize the interconnectedness of all living things.

The Standing Rock (“SAGE”) Renewable Energy Power Authority acts as a Public Power Authority (PPA) that will control and operate all the energy production assets within the reservation. SAGE institutionalizes SRST’s involvement in renewable energy projects, facilitates agreements with third-party entities, and holds Standing Rock’s equity interest.

SAGE Core Values:

• Wisdom Natural Law ― the respect of the balance of all living things
• Respect Tate Topa (four winds) ― the winds each bring different aspects that give life
• Caring/Compassion 7 generations/good ancestors mindset ― make sound decisions that will have a positive impact to our relatives in 500 years
• Fortitude/Bravery Protecting ― local control and ownership respect for SRST law and individual land ownership
• Generosity To be equitable ― to give a fair return on revenue and fair pricing for energy to our customers
• Humility Leadership ― be willing to listen, learn and lead to build community
• Honesty Fiscally responsible ― follow general accounting principles and work within the APPA standards for public power

THE POSITION

We are seeking a Communications & Marketing Director to join our growing organization! This position will be an essential leadership role responsible for handling internal and external organizational communications, including team fundraising efforts. 

Top essential functions and duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a cohesive and comprehensible communications strategy.
• Direct the consistent communication and promotion of SAGE’s goals, including copy and message development, digital content creation and media outreach.
• Ensure all content aligns with SAGE’s identity and message.
• Identify target audiences and create strategies to effectively engage them - including key SAGE stakeholders (investors, nonprofit partners, corporate partners, and/or Tribal/federal government offices), eternal constituents (e.g. the wider community of Standing Rock), and the wider general public.
• Develop an annual department budget and manage that budget.
• Overseeing a multi-functional communications team, as well as the production of content that engages both organizational stakeholders and the wider public.

THE CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate will have a keen sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and be collaborative and diligent. This person will also be experienced with and be eager to develop Lakota/Dakota and Native American-centered content that helps build brand awareness and engagement. Our candidate will also embody the following skills, abilities and values:

• A passion and genuine interest in how to maximize each social media channel for its unique purpose.
• 7-10 years of experience developing marketing and communication strategies, and plans including implementation.
• Demonstrable experience with developing and managing marketing budgets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to thoughtfully and professionally craft posts and responses on behalf of SAGE.
• Self-starter and able to prioritize tasks and manage a flexible and remote working schedule.
• Meticulous organizational methods.
• A creative thinker with captivating and engaging writing skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates of American Indian heritage. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The communications & Marketing Director role is a hybrid position with weekly travel to the SAGE office in Fort Yates/Standing Rock, North Dakota. Compensation will be offered at a range of $80,000 - $100,000 annually and is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. 

Health insurance and retirement benefits are available after completing the introductory period.

INTERESTED?

If you are someone who seeks a hybrid work arrangement, that aligns with SAGE values and is eager to contribute to their mission through creative marketing and communication methods, please apply with your resume and cover letter. Within your cover letter, please share with us why you feel your background fits well in this position.

SAGE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please message us through the portal with your application. 

Don’t exactly fit the description?  Research shows that certain demographics, especially women and other marginalized groups, tend to only apply for a job when they meet all the criteria. If this role sounds like a great fit for you but you don’t meet every item in the description, we’d encourage you to apply anyway. 

SAGE and Gorge HR have partnered up in the recruitment efforts for this position.