Information Officer

We are currently looking for a Full Time Information Officer to join our Area of Senior Information team located at the Division of Aging.

Summary:

Performs creative and professional work in promoting awareness of the Chickasaw Nation Aging Division's programs, services and special events.

Responsibilities:
* Design collateral materials, including direct mail, ads, magazines, postcards, newsletters, flyers, invitations, and other collateral as needed
* Prepares multimedia content such as press releases, briefs, media advisories, promotions, news articles, event coverage, feature stories and newspaper pages designed to provide meaningful information about Chickasaw Nation programs, services, events, accomplishments or points of view to members of the media and the public
* Monitors assigned areas and maintains communication with contacts within the Chickasaw Nation for new programs, services, events, activities, awards, etc., for opportunities to distribute information to the public
* Conducts necessary research for stories and/or news articles, as approved by proper authority
* Prepares reports as needed or requested
* Creates entertaining and compelling videos, graphics and photography
* Monitors areas within the Chickasaw Nation for news, programs, events, activities, etc. for opportunities to distribute information to the public
* Creates compelling video content that informs the public about the Chickasaw Nation
* Performs all other duties as assigned
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area

Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Must be able to work quickly, efficiently and accurately
* Must be detail-oriented
* Must be self-motivated
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
* Ability to multitask
* Works well within a team
* Must work under hard deadlines
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
* Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products

Experience:

Nonessential:
* 2 years directly related experience

Education:

Nonessential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Works in an office setting
* Organized
* Computers, printers, phones
* Communications phone, computer
* Communications written, verbal
* Communication with groups
* Interacts with elders
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Listening and hearing ability
* Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* May work day shift
* May work evening shift
* May work weekend shift
* Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork