Position: Communications Specialist

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer         

Hours: Part or Full-Time, Hybrid

Starting Pay: $27 per hour

  

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JOB SUMMARY

Mother Nation is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization offering culturally informed healing services, mobile advocacy, mentorship, homeless and homelessness prevention case management, and support to MMIWP families’ unmet needs. Our services celebrate and inspire the success of Native American women. Mother Nation services are custom-designed to honor the beauty and strength of Native women, with traditional practices, teachings, and values built on the ancestral strength of each participant. Mother Nation is committed to consistently providing culturally based traditional teachings throughout all service areas.

Mother Nation is active in supporting local grassroots leadership, such as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, Sister Native Homeless Providers, Tribes, and Non-Native agencies, to build unity in providing safety to Indigenous women and homeless families. Our goals are to ensure healing and wellness with cultural resilience,e offering quality service to change the dynamics of Native women and families from the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma. Primary services are to stop the violence against Native women through culturally informed healing services, mobile advocacy, and homeless emergency support.

The successful candidate will be provided excellent training opportunities with traditional teachings, career advancement, ceremonial leave, and a comprehensive health benefits package.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist will oversee and enhance Mother Nation’s visibility and engagement with our community, stakeholders, and the public. They will collaborate with the Communications Team to manage our communication strategies, create compelling content, and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Content Creation: Develop and manage content for social media, newsletters, press releases, and the organization’s website.

· Social Media Management: Grow Mother Nation’s social media presence, including content scheduling, engagement, and analytics.

· Public Relations: Coordinate media outreach, respond to media inquiries, and build relationships with journalists and influencers.

· Event Promotion: Assist in promoting and organizing events, workshops, and community activities.

· Brand Consistency: Ensure all communications align with Mother Nation’s mission, vision, and values.

· Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to support fundraising, advocacy, and program initiatives.

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

· Minimum of 2 years of experience in a communications role, preferably within a non-profit organization.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems.

· Strong organizational and project management abilities.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues is highly desirable.

· Passionate about Mother Nation’s mission and values.

· Creative and innovative thinker.

· Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups.

Apply with resume and cover letter:

Email: HR@mothernation.org  Subject line:  Communications Manager

OR

Send applications to:

801 23rd Ave S

Suite A

Seattle, WA 98144

Attn: Chief Executive Officer