Public Relations Specialist

Job Description: 

We are seeking to hire a Public Relations Specialist to build and maintain a favorable public image for Yee Ha’ólníi Doo and raise awareness for our organization’s mission, programs, fundraising activities, services, and brand. The Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for planning and executing media events, media activities, and public image campaigns; fostering and maintaining press and media relationships; cultivating ongoing and special events coverage; tracking results of PR efforts; providing spokesperson training; and creating communication materials (e.g., press releases, social media content, infographics) and public position statements. May serve as a spokesperson for the organization with the media. The Public Relations Specialist works across a host of disciplines and platforms, including email, newsletter, social media, blogs, websites, and assists with copywriting, copy editing and management of internal communications systems.

To be successful in this role, you will need an understanding of consumer marketing. You will also need excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate has strong awareness, political analysis, and articulation of Indigenous issues.

Application Deadline: Until position is filled.

Salary: This position is commensurate with experience

Location: Mobile on the Navajo and Hopi Reservation (Arizona, New Mexico and Utah)

Education, Skills and Experience

● Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and 2-5 years of professional experience in any of the

following fields: Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or Business.

● Experience working in a non-profit or tribal setting, preferably with communications.

● Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

● Experience developing infographic content and visuals.

● Experience developing gifs.

● Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of groups, including campaigns,

consultants and community members/partners.

● Excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and

provide administrative/programmatic support to Yee Ha’ólníi Doo staff.

● Experience working with Gmail Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drive), database development

experience a plus!

● Strong experience drafting and publishing press releases.

● Strong experience with social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

● Strong political analysis of Indigenous issues from both lived and professional experience.

● Strong ability and desire to work in a team environment which may include remote/virtual work.

● Strong motivation and ability to take initiative.

● Website design and maintenance skills are a bonus.

Personal Characteristics

● Activator: You are a self-reliant person and are strong at making things happen by turning thoughts into action. You have a proven track record of successfully building or sustaining a nonprofit fundraising operation.

● Learner: You have strong learning agility and are able to rapidly understand and analyze new situations. You learn from your successes and failures and can improve processes to support and drive our fundraising efforts.

● Communicator: You are an exceptionally strong communicator who can create high-quality materials and deliver compelling messages and presentations. You have experience using this

strength in securing funds for nonprofits.

● Entrepreneurial Spirit: You are ambitious and creative and enjoy the process of building

something from the ground up. You are excited by the opportunity to come in and have a heavy hand in shaping our development operations.

● Socially & Emotionally Intelligent: You are able to work efficiently and respectfully with others. You understand how individuals, groups, and societies work and you build rapport through being trustworthy and empathetic.

● Detail Oriented: You strive for perfection and are able to move from the high level of a project to its smallest details.

● Flexible: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are flexible when it is necessary. You are willing to travel when needed.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three work samples to: cassandra@navajohopisolidarity.org and mary@navajohopisolidarity.org

Yee Ha’ólníi Doo seeks an energetic and impactful Administrative Assistant who will assist in the operations of Tsé Bii' Ndzisgaii Community Center and assist the Site Director with administrative and day-to-day tasks. The ideal candidate must be dependable, friendly, and flexible with a willingness to learn and grow.

Job Duties:

• Assists incoming community members.
• Provides information needed for clients.     
• Works with Site Director to develop reports on community center activities.
• Prepares daily equipment checks and disinfects equipment.
• Some travel to different locations as needed. 
• Assists with community center activities and scheduled events.
• Answer phone calls.
• Tracks inventory for the community center.
• Maintains calendars for Site Director. 
• Assembles and organizes organization’s files. 
• Make requests for supplies. 
• Create flyers for events  as needed.
• Other tasks as required.  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with Navajo culture and knowledge of Navajo Nation landscape.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience as an administrative assistant or secretary. 
• Experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operations.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Navajo language speaking skills preferred but not required.
• Professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Supervisor: Report to TBNCC Site Director.

Location: Monument Valley, UT

Position:  Full time.  Duration of employment is dependent upon available funding.

Open Until Filled

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact for three references to info@navajohopisolidarity.org or apply below.

Job Purpose: Manage and operate the Business Center for the Tooh Haltsooi Community Center and assist the Tooh Haltsooi Community Center Director with day-to-day tasks as requested. The ideal candidate must be dependable, friendly, and flexible with a willingness to learn and grow.

Job Duties:

• Assist clients in a professional, friendly, and helpful manner with their business machine, email, smartphone, and other technology-related needs.  
• Ensure Business Center machines are all in good working condition and available for client use. Provide instruction to clients on proper use of all equipment.  
• Ensure Business Center is always well stocked with paper, ink, pens, and other supplies needed by clients for a satisfactory experience utilizing the Business Center.
• Provide and assist with computer and technology-related training and courses. 
• Provide technical support for the Community Center.
• Ensure that all Business Center laptop and computer assets have antivirus software on them.
• Conduct antivirus software scans of all Business Center laptop and computer assets at the end of each day.
• Conduct daily software updates on all Business Center laptop and computer assets and all Community Center iPads and cellphones.
• Conduct a daily sweep to ensure that all Community Center equipment (from electronics to furniture) are in good condition and clean.
• Ensure that all clients have completed an initial intake form and signed into the Community Center before using the Business Center.
• Manage and maintain inventory for the Business Center.
• Assist Center Director in developing Community Center performance reports. 
• Assist with Community Center activities and scheduled events as requested by the Center Director.
• Disinfect equipment in the Business Center after each use.
• Maintain Community Center security system. 
• Maintain Starlink satellite-based internet system.
• Other duties as assigned by the Center Director.  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operations.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and Adobe.
• Knowledge of how to set up, maintain good working condition of, and troubleshoot issues with wifi routers, iPads, cellphones, laptops, computers, printers, copy machines, scanners, and other business machines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Navajo language speaking skills preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Navajo culture and the Navajo Nation generally is preferred but not required.
• Professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Clean driving record preferred.

Supervisor: Report to Tooh Haltsooi Community Center Director.

Location: Tooh Haltsooi, Navajo Nation (NM)

Position: Full time. Duration of employment is dependent upon available funding.

Pay: $15/hour

Open Until Filled

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to info@navajohopisolidarity.org.