Job Description
Job Announcement: HR2025:22
Position Title: Marketing Communications Manager Advertising: Publicly
Department: Government Relations
Division: Government Relations
Immediate Supervisor: Director-External Communications
Department Director: Chief Government & Public Affairs Officer
Employment Status: Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: No
Background Check Required: Yes (data-sensitive)**
Opening Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
Overview We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive on flexibility, take ownership through accountability, and are driven by a passion for innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver impactful results that support our mission and goals. By fostering creative solutions and embracing new opportunities, you will play a key role in shaping a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
Primary Objectives The Marketing Communications (MarCom) Manager is a professional staff member responsible for assisting the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) External Communications team with the on-going development and implementation of external marketing, public relations, promotions, and special events to raise awareness for the Tribes brands and programs. This role will also work with PBCI Tribal departments and PBCI Tribal entities to meet annual public relations and marketing objectives as required. This individual reports to the Director of External Communications and works closely with the Director to provide day-to-day management of the team’s personnel and resources, ensuring work is produced on time, within budget, and meets the overall goals.
Professional Staff of the Poarch Creek Indians will consistently demonstrate the abilities to influence, innovate, flex their style, and problem solve along with a strong commitment to embodying the core values of the Poarch Creek Indians, which include Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.
Essential Functions - Assists in creation and implementation of PBCI’s annual public relations and marketing plan.
- Manages day-to-day tactical execution of public relations, marketing, promotions, and branding projects, coordinating personnel resources, budgets, and deadlines.
- Collaborates with team and contractors to develop creative briefs, reviewing creative prior to presentation of work to ensure it aligns with goals and that all mandatory requirements are met.
- Builds and maintains solid partnerships with PBCI Tribal departments and Tribal entities to better develop, coordinate, direct, and facilitate strategic communications designed to meet business goals.
- Manages departments project management software system, ensures team maintains a high level of accuracy with listings, and notifies management of issues in a timely manner.
- Assists with day-to-day management of team and contractors by providing clear, concise direction on projects and timely feedback.
- Develops and analyzes timely reports on campaign/program performance, results, and challenges; identifying ways to improve growth and achieve department goals.
- Assists in research, development, and execution of new ideas to further department goals.
- Participates on Crisis Communication team and attends ongoing training, as needed.
- Stays informed of developments in the field of marketing and communications to foster ideas and innovation.
- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.
Job Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, or Advertising is required.
- A minimum of (3) three years’ of progressive experience in a marketing or communications role within a corporate setting is required.
- Proven technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Word Press, Project Management software (Trello, Toodledo, etc.) and social media management platforms is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills is required.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in an extremely organized manner while consistently meeting critical deadlines is required.
- Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
- Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
Core Competencies Required - Strong communicator with ability to motivate a team, deliver quality results, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, practice, and policy.
- Adapts their style to suite the situation and audience. Can read the room and act accordingly.
- Ability to identify root causes and easily overcomes obstacles.
- Must be people oriented, relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, and possess respect for others. Serve as a role model.
- Must possess character that earns the confidence of program participants, aspire to your highest self, and serve as a cultural ambassador to others.
Compensation and Benefits - The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
- Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.
Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.
**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:
In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian
In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian
In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Immediate start, Flexible hours,