Director, Tribal Brand & Community Advancement

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DEPARTMENT:

Tribal Brand

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the VP, Tribal Brand Marketing & Strategic Initiatives, the Director, Tribal Brand & Community Advancement serves as a key leader responsible for advancing the Tribe’s identity, values, and community impact through integrated philanthropic and brand strategies. This role provides oversight of Tribal Brand (to include Hamiinat magazine and the tribe’s documentary film arm), philanthropy, and community sponsorships. This role ensures that the Tribe’s voice and identity are consistently represented across all all channels and community initiatives, while driving programs that strengthen relationships, foster goodwill, and deliver measurable impact.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides strategic leadership and oversight for grant and sponsorship operations, overseeing processes, implementation, and high-profile initiatives, including direct engagement of large, high-impact grants
Leads marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, storytelling, and recognition. Oversees the design and production of marketing materials, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with Tribal brand standards.
Leads strategic planning, budgeting and execution for Tribal Brand Marketing, Strategic Philanthropy, and Tribal Community Sponsorships
Ensures brand compliance and provides education to internal and external stakeholders on Tribal identity standards
Directs the execution of community sponsorships and events that align with Tribal priorities and values.
Builds and maintains strong partnerships with internal departments, Tribal Citizens, shared services, external partners, and agencies.
Leads the development of annual department budgets, financial reports, and regularly monitors compliance with budget goals and objectives. Oversees grant forecasts, monitors grant balances, tracks incoming inquiries and proposals, provides reports and responds to inquiries, as requested.
Stays informed on community needs, policy changes, and local or national issues impacting department functions. Actively engages in community development meetings to strengthen relationships and expand the Tribe’s programs and philanthropic reach.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the operation of the department

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or related field) required; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum five (5) years of experience in government/nonprofit sector directing philanthropic programs required.
Minimum five (5) years experience working in a Tribal community to further advancement and awareness of Tribal initiatives and culture including participating in activities such as brand awareness, guiding creative, content and deliverables required.
Minimum seven (7) years of direct supervisory experience required. Experience managing people leaders preferred.
Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

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