Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · 3 weeks ago
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Public Relations
US-WA-Auburn
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expMuckleshoot Indian Tribe is seeking a Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Public Relations to manage Tribal Intergovernmental Affairs, the Muckleshoot Charity Fund, and public relations matters. The role involves coordinating communication with various governments, advocating for the Tribe's interests, and fostering community relations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Coordinates the communication and analysis of local, state or federal legislation that may affect the Tribe; coordinates with tribal staff and lobbyists to ensure legislation is responded to in a timely manner and the Tribe’s position is clearly defined
Researches and assesses issues and recommends strategies to ensure Tribal needs are met. Prepares meeting briefing materials for Tribal Council
Advocates the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s position to various legislatures and governmental agency staff with a special emphasis on lobbying activities, in local, state, and federal areas, in support of Tribal initiatives and best interests
Fosters community relations by planning and coordinating community events and by involvement in community initiatives. Facilitates community support for minority organizations and civic non-profit agencies
Develops information for outreach campaigns; meets with other Tribal organizations, minority groups, schools, organizations, etc. to build strong coalitions
Appears before federal, state, and local governments and representatives, special interest groups, and community organizations; attends relevant meetings, to represent and present program information or materials dealing with the Tribe’s activities, interests, positions, agendas, etc
In coordination with consultants and staff, generates public relations communications strategy, responds to inquiries from the media; arranges interviews with journalists and prepares and distributes news releases and other written and oral communications
Establishes and maintains administrative and political liaisons with local governments. Supports Tribal Council liaisons with other Tribal governments, as requested
Conducts annual civic engagement and awareness efforts to promote Tribal member and community Voter registration, Voting, and Voter Information access
Develops, analyzes and implements policies, contracts, budgets, and agreements
Monitors and coordinates activities of contracted lobbyists and consultants
Analyzes and defines objectives and strategies for legislative agendas, charity fund goals, and public relations endeavors that are specific to the Tribe
Supervises Government Affairs staff, lobbyists, and consultants
Works with Muckleshoot personnel to identify required changes
Responds to inquiries and requests made by individuals or committees
Uses corporate advertising to maintain the Tribe’s identity, name and reputation
Keeps the Tribal Council current on all related issues both during legislative sessions and in the interim
Delivers informative, well-organized presentations
Prepares reports for Tribal Council and PAC Committee
Coordinates the application and grant process for Charity Fund. Prepares reports for the Charity Fund Committee that includes event participation opportunities
Ensures the Tribe’s compliance with local, state and federal lobbying and campaign finance laws
Conducts travel to Washington DC, Olympia, Seattle, and various locations in the state/nation to staff tribal council or represent the tribe in matters related to government and public relations activities. Coordinates staffing support for Tribal Council participation in such activities
Represents the Tribe in local board of director’s appointments
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the wellbeing of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in political science, business or public administration, communications or a closely related field
Fifteen (15) years of cumulative experience as a political analyst, lobbyist or as a public/government relations professional
Significant, verifiable experience working with Native American governments in similar capacity may substitute for all, or part, of the educational requirements
Knowledge of Tribal, state, federal and local legislative processes, committees, amendments and bill drafting
Knowledge of policy development and analysis
Knowledge of state and federal grant and loan procurement processes
Knowledge of public contracts, agreements and other legal and quasi-legal instruments
Knowledge of legal and regulatory environments affecting intergovernmental agreements
Knowledge of software applications and systems technology relative to the position assignment
Skill in handling a number of projects or tasks simultaneously
Skilled in oral and written communication, including public speaking
Skilled in problem solving and analysis
Skilled in financial analysis
Skilled in conflict resolution
Skilled in interpersonal and human relations
Skilled in negotiation
Skilled in government relations (lobbying)
A valid Washington State driver's license is required at time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe
Company
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s name is derived from the native name for the prairie on which the Muckleshoot Reservation was established.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Evan Avila
Associate Chief Investment Officer
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