Public Relations Specialist, Community Engagement Job at Mohawk Council of Kahna

Purpose:

The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating engagement and public relations strategies that strengthen communication between the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), its units, and the community. This position ensures that engagement initiatives are effective, relevant to the community of Kahnawà:ke, and aligned with MCK’s overall communications direction.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Engagement Strategy & Coordination

• Develop, implement, and coordinate engagement strategies, campaigns, and initiatives for MCK and the community.
• Collaborate with MCK Unit Liaisons, department managers, portfolio Chiefs, and community organizations to ensure accurate and timely information sharing.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate engagement sessions (e.g., surveys, focus groups, community meetings, kiosks, social media activities).
• Manage bookings, logistics, and budget considerations related to engagement activities.
• Provide approval on engagement activities in the absence of the Director of Public Relations Unit (PRU).
• Develop and enhance tools and resources for effective stakeholder engagement.

Public Relations & Communications

• Develop and implement innovative public relations and communications strategies to ensure clear, consistent, and effective dissemination of information.
• Draft, edit, and distribute public announcements, news releases, and other communication materials.
• Support PRU staff in designing and monitoring communications, including social media, intranet, and other digital platforms.
• Assist in the development of communications initiatives, policies, and protocols.
• Serve as an alternate Communications Liaison for emergency communications.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a communications resource center (photos, news clips, archives, feedback, etc.).

Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with community representatives, MCK employees, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that relevant stakeholders are consulted and informed of engagement activities and findings.
• Represent the PRU at community events, Community meetings, and media activities (e.g., press conferences, briefings).
• Act as spokesperson for engagement-related publications and media tools when required.

Analysis, Monitoring & Reporting

• Research, monitor, and analyze internal engagement, media coverage, and community sentiment.
• Develop and implement data collection tools to measure public opinion and the effectiveness of communications initiatives.
• Maintain organized records of engagement activities and feedback.
• Prepare reports, measure outcomes, and provide recommendations to strengthen engagement and communications strategies.
• Ensure alignment of engagement plans with MCK’s overall communications direction.

Other Duties

• Provide training and guidance to personnel on communications and engagement strategies.
• Assist with media engagement, including press conferences and interviews.
• Perform other related public relations and communications duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Serves as a designated backup representative at Council Meetings, responsible for drafting and finalizing the official Communiqué when required.
• Provide guidance for all MCK Community Engagement, ensuring alignment with PRU policy and communication and engagement strategies.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field, plus one (1) year relevant experience. OR
• DEC in Public Relations, Communications, plus three (3) years relevant experience. OR
• High School Diploma, plus five (5) years relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and comprehension of the political and administration direction of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke.
• Knowledge of other community programs and services, and how they function and interact with one another.
• Strong knowledge of the dynamics of the community of Kahnawà:ke.
• Strong knowledge and/or experience in strategic planning exercises and communications planning.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong public speaking and meeting facilitation skills.
• Strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge and/or experience in the design, implementation, analyzing, and reporting of surveys, focus groups, and other engagement activities.
• Good knowledge of effective data management and archiving.
• Good knowledge of analyzing and reporting on data.
• Sound knowledge of communications, media, advertising, and production design.
• Excellent knowledge of computer systems, including word processing, desktop publishing, graphic design applications, and data processing (i.e., Excel, Survey Monkey).
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and courtesy when interacting with internal and external clients, fostering positive and respectful working relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adhere to MCK Employment Policies and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
• Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset.
• The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.

Working Environment:

• Five-day work week (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) is performed in an office environment.
• Occasional evening/weekend work required.
• Occasional overtime may be required to meet communications demand and community events.
• Moderate stress due to workload and project-based deadlines.

Requirements:

Please address your application to MCK Human Resources. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to:Applications@mck.ca

• Ensure complete applications are submitted, including Letter of Intent and Resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
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