JOB SUMMARY
Under general administrative direction, manages Tribal Intergovernmental Affairs, the Muckleshoot Charity Fund, and public relations matters using all forms of media and communication to build, maintain, educate, and manage the treaty rights and reputation of the Tribe with other jurisdictions, elected and appointed officials, interested members of the public, voluntary organizations, businesses and all other persons and organizations having contact with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
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.
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.
Manages special projects and/or makes special presentations.
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.
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, PAC Committee, and Charity Fund Committee.
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.
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.
EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION
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 and ten (10) years of experience as an elected public official, political analyst, lobbyist or as a public relations professional. Significant, verifiable, experience working with Native American governments may substitute for all, or part, of the educational requirements.
SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION
Knowledge of: Tribal, state, federal and local legislative processes, committees, amendments and bill drafting; policy development and analysis; state and federal grant and loan procurement processes; public contracts, agreements and other legal and quasi-legal instruments; legal and regulatory environments affecting intergovernmental agreements; 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; problem solving and analysis; financial analysis; conflict resolution; interpersonal and human relations; negotiation; government relations (lobbying).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Licenses or Certifications Required
A valid Washington State driver’s license is required at time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.
