Chief Communications and Engagement Officer

Patino Associates and Chaloner have partnered with Nia Tero on their search for a Chief Communications and Engagement Officer.

Nia Tero is a global bridging organization that brings Indigenous Peoples and allies together to advance what we call Indigenous Peoples guardianship. Our partnerships with Indigenous Peoples are explicitly structured to honor selfdetermination respect timehoned knowledge and ways of being and build trust while upholding the sacred value of reciprocity. To achieve this we work in solidarity with Indigenous peoples to safeguard their ancestral thriving territories and ways of being collaborating on essential global efforts towards a vibrant and habitable future Earth.

• Our vision is that Indigenous Peoples guardianship is enabled everywhere possible on Earth as part of a just and vibrant future.
• Our mission is to directly support Indigenous Peoples guardianship and elevate the role and influence of Indigenous Peoples as essential to ensuring planetary health and habitability.

Our team is international and based across South America the Pacific Islands Asia and North America with a large contingent at our Seattle headquarters. We speak many languages including English Spanish Portuguese French and a wide range of Indigenous Peoples languages.

Nia Tero is entering the first of our new fiveyear strategy and is seeking candidates who thrive in a fastpaced environment adapts quickly to change and seeks to strengthen the impact of a missiondriven organization.

POSITION SUMMARY

Nia Tero seeks an experienced energetic problem solver leader and compelling communicator with an ability to motivate and energize dispersed teams and diverse audiences around our mission to serve as Chief Communications and Engagements Officer. This individual will lead and direct Nia Teros internal and external communications brand content production and marketing functions. As a senior leader within the organization this position will play a critical role in developing comprehensive organizationwide communications and engagement strategies for increasing the understanding and impact of our work. This work involves leading the generation of editorial and creative content; overseeing branded products and channels; and the placement of content and accurate missionrelated stories in earned media.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer this person will oversee a dynamic and creative global team and serve as a member of Nia Teros executive leadership team. This position will work closely with the Managing Director of Development on key stakeholder engagement activities events and the development of collateral material. The position will partner with staff throughout the organization to deliver on Nia Teros mission and demonstrate and uphold our values in action.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand and Reputation

• Serve as Nia Teros brand and reputation manager ensuring cross organizational alignment and direct service toward our mission.
• Lead strategies to build and protect Nia Teros reputation.
• Drive brand development and positioning to elevate Nia Teros brand globally ensuring it resonates with diverse stakeholders including Indigenous communities donors partners and the public.
• Acts as a primary spokesperson for the organization oversees media relations and the crafting of press releases responds to media inquiries and ensures Nia Teros public image is presented accurately.
• Guide and review the development of material internal and external that involves Nia Teros logo and/or content that aligns with our mission.

Marketing Communications and Campaigns

• Guide the development and implementation of global marketing communications strategies and campaigns that align with organizational goals and drives growth in awareness engagement and funding.
• Lead the creation and implementation of impactful messaging stories and campaigns that amplify Indigenous voices promote the protection of their territories and influence global policy.
• Oversee the development of multifaceted communications initiatives including digital social media content marketing and public relations.
• Work closely with the Development Team to create marketing strategies that support fundraising efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including media outlets influencers and advocacy networks to amplify Nia Teros impact.

Content Creation and Film Production

• Oversee the development and production of accurate compelling editorial content that is delivered through internal external and paid media channels.
• Oversee the development and production of powerful visual content including short films documentaries and multimedia stories to elevate Indigenous voices and protect their lands.
• Lead the strategy and delivery of creative and editorial content distribution across digital platforms and other appropriate events venues and media.
• Serve as a member of the Editorial Oversight Group within Nia Tero to set the direction of projects and campaigns to ensure mission alignment.

PEOPLE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will lead and mentor an 812 member communications campaign and production team fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity and be responsible for optimizing the productivity and effectiveness of the team.

• Leads by example using a handson approach to management and an opendoor policy.
• Directs counsels and coaches team members meeting regularly to discuss objectives observations progress and results.
• Monitors work performance to ensure productivity and the needs of the organization are met.

In close consultation with senior leadership and financial staff this position has budget accountability in areas of key responsibilities. This role is expected to guide resource decisions and ensure efficient use of funding and staff time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in public relations and communications with demonstrated experience in developing and executing marketing brand and communications strategies.
• Lived experience working directly with Indigenous Peoples and communities and demonstrated understanding about issues and challenges facing Indigenous Peoples and communities.
• Experience in external affairs roles with demonstrated political acumen and experience.
• Experience developing and tailoring messages to reach key audiences.
• Experience leading content creation including managing film or documentary production and digital content campaigns.
• Experience building and managing a missionaligned global brand taking on board the perspectives of key advisors.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and leading a highperforming team of communications professionals with 7 years managing teams.
• Experience designing and implementing marketing strategies that reach diverse crosscultural audiences in multiple geographic regions with a sensitivity to cultural dynamics and languages.
• Demonstrated success working with nonprofit organizations nongovernmental or other mission driven entities preferable within global environmental Indigenous rights sectors.
• Proven experience building marketing strategies that drive donor engagement build partnerships and support fundraising initiatives. Experience collaborating with Development Teams to enhance donor communication strategies.
• Experience representing organizations at global forums events and in media.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Superior writing and experience in multiple forms of persuasive writing including success stories news talking points media Q&A and presentations.
• Strong ability to articulate complex issues in clear persuasive and compelling ways across various platforms.
• Ability to engage with and counsel seniorlevel decisionmakers and offer insight into organizational alignment brand and reputation.
• Sound financial competence. Ensures budget and fiscal oversight align with organizational goals.
• Ability to assess global marketing trends and identify best practices for reaching and engaging diverse crosscultural audiences.
• Skilled in creating consistent and powerful brand narratives that foster trust.
• Skilled in mentoring and coaching with experience in developing talent and managing both inhouse teams and external contractors.

Ideal Experience and Skills

• Proficiency in multiple languages.
• Proven success at leading initiatives that not only raised awareness but also led to concrete outcomes such as policy change increased funding or expanded reach.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL

This position can be based anywhere in the United States but works adjusted hours to meet the needs of the organization which operates on Pacific Time.

Travel

This position comes with the expectation of 30 travel annually for internal meetings external partner visits and attendance at global events as needed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Visually or otherwise identify observe and assess distance color and depth; Required to regularly communicate with others and exchange accurate information.
• Able to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment; able to remain stationary at a computer for extended periods of time and move around his/her assigned workspace.

Nia Tero is an Indigenous Peoples serving global organization that strives to have an inclusive equitable and diverse work culture. We encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply.

The salary for this position is USD $255000$305000 annually based on experience. Our compensation program is U.S. based and pay ranges are representative of compensation in the U.S. market. For positions outside of the U.S. pay rates are determined based on the applicable local regional market.

This is a fulltime permanent position and qualifies for healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision) 401K and paid time off (including vacation leave sick leave and personal days).