Tribal Member Communications Strategist

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE; Longview (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tribal Member Communications Coordinator at Cowlitz Indian Tribe supports the coordination, development, and distribution of member communications under the direction of the Communications and Public Relations Director. Responsibilities include gathering information, drafting content, coordinating timelines, and delivering approved communications for Tribal members.

The role emphasizes collaboration with tribal leadership, cross-department coordination, and ensuring accuracy across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree preferred but not required.
• Two years of experience in communications, content creation, internal communications, or a related field.
• Experience working in Indian Country preferred.
• Experience developing newsletters, digital content, or other written materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and distribute member communications with Tribal staff and leadership.
• Maintain current information for member communications across programs and events.
• Gather content and provide clean copy for newsletters, emails, and portals.
• Draft member-facing materials and support approved communication efforts for all ages and locations.
• Advise on improvements to meet departmental planning and decision-making needs.
• Adapt content across print and digital formats such as newsletters and brochures.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of information across all member-facing platforms.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Content development

Writing proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Email platforms

Graphic design software

Windows suite (word processor, spreadsheets, databases)

Job description

The Tribal Member Communications Coordinator at Cowlitz Indian Tribe supports the coordination, development, and distribution of member communications under the direction of the Communications and Public Relations Director. Responsibilities include gathering information, drafting content, coordinating timelines, and delivering approved communications for Tribal members.

The role emphasizes collaboration with tribal leadership, cross-department coordination, and ensuring accuracy across