Job Details
Job Location
International District - Seattle, WA
Position Type
Full-Time
Education Level
Associate's Degree
Salary Range
$24.04 - $28.85 Hourly
Job Category
Health Care
Description
SIHB CORE COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop. These competencies define common measures for performance that are applied to every role in the organization.

• Commitment to Indigenous and Organizational Values: Everything we do at SIHB is centered on Traditional Indian Medicine. It is our responsibility to maintain cultural integrity in all that we do.
• Accountability: All employees of SIHB effectively manage their own work and the work of their teams. We take ownership of our actions and decisions. We all strive to deliver the highest quality work and care, while respecting our teammates and relatives.
• Collaboration: SIHB is a team-oriented organization. As team members, we share the responsibility of working toward a common purpose. We collaborate with our colleagues across the organization to deliver the highest quality of care and results in alignment with our mission, vision, values and Theory of Change.
• Communication: We practice effective and clear communication with staff, relatives, teams, and community. We demonstrate empathy among each other and with those we serve, and transparency in our decision making.
• Customer Service Orientation: All employees of SIHB recognize the needs of the diverse community we serve. We put the needs of our relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care. Our relatives come first and deserve the best.

POSITION SUMMARY
Seattle Indian Health Board is seeking a Communications Content Associate to join our acclaimed Communications Team. As Content Associate, you'll write, revise, edit, and proof content for a variety of communications channels. In addition to stewarding our brand voice and maintaining our writing guidelines, you'll create content for our soon-to-be redeveloped websites and help ensure information on our websites stays up to date. As an employee of our community health center, you'll contribute directly to the holistic health of American Indian and Alaska Native people and on projects that have tangible impacts for Indigenous communities in Seattle/King County and nationwide.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports directly to the Communications Content Manager and is a member of the Communications team. This position has no direct reports.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold Indigenous values and practices with respect and integrity
• Hold yourself accountable to the highest standard by being resourceful, innovative, creative and solutions-oriented
• Actively participate in organizational activities with the understanding that success is achieved through teamwork.
• Recognize that communication is central to the organization's success and actively champion your words and actions to maintain respect for others, encourage constructive feedback, be open to share laughter and acknowledge differences in skills and opinions, all while keeping others' best intentions in mind.
• At SIHB, we refer to our patients as relatives. Our relatives come first and deserve the best. At SIHB, you'll serve the needs of our relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive and innovative care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop content for websites, social media, e-newsletters, blogs, advertisements, and other digital channels.
• Ability to adjust the tone and feel of copy depending on the format and audience.
• Develop and maintain webpages with program information, descriptive webpage content, and other changes as assigned.
• Copy edit content produced across the organization, including reports, grant applications, flyers, presentations, and other products.
• Collaborate within the Communications Department and across divisions on projects and participate in planning sessions to develop communications plans and advise on best practices.
• Ensure work is aligned with organizational strategic goals and long-term Communications Team goals.
• Complete office tasks and provide general support for staff in the development and implementation of projects and ongoing communications efforts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent writing skills across a variety of styles and formats.
• Interest in being part of a cultural workplace.
• Proactive organization, prioritization, and note-taking skills.
• Experience editing and proofreading according to specific editorial guidelines and style guides.
• Familiarity with a variety of digital writing formats.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Experience working with WordPress, Constant Contact, or Mailchimp or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok or willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and willingness to learn other Microsoft apps.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to take direction from more than one person.
• Willingness to receive and respond to constructive feedback.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Lived or direct working experience in American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities or organizations.
• Project management training and experience.
• Background in content marketing.
• Photography, videography, and/or video editing skills
• Experience with Loomly, Hootsuite, or similar social media management platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint.
• Google Analytics experience or certification (or willingness to obtain).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Communications, Creative Writing, English, American Indian Studies, or other relevant fields.
• One to three years of experience in communications or a related field.

Work Environment: Office hours are currently 4-10 work schedule worked between Monday-Friday. The position requires all work to be performed on-site. Not eligible for remote work.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:https://www.sihb.org/wp-content/uploads/SIHB-Summary-of-Benefits.pdf