ICF Next is hiring: On-Call Communications Specialist, American Indian/Alaska Na

On-Call Communications Specialist, American Indian/Alaska Native Audience Focus

Join us to support communications efforts focused on engaging Tribal nations across health, transportation, environment, climate, energy, disaster management, and education. This on‑call/freelancer role can range from zero to 30 hours per week and is remote.

Description

We are committed to creating audience‑focused, authentic, and relevant campaigns. As a Communications Specialist, you will work with local and remote teams to develop, execute, and evaluate communication programs that reach American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and nations.

Responsibilities

• Leverage an understanding of marketing and communications to support campaigns that engage American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and nations.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop, execute, and evaluate communication programs and products.
• Provide audience‑centric support for partnership programs, earned media activities, social media engagement, and paid media efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, or related majors, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of directly applicable experience in communications or a PR agency setting, or 2 years with an advanced degree.
• Registered member of a federally recognized indigenous tribe.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly applicable experience.
• Lived experience on a reservation.

Professional Skills

• Experience supporting strategy development and execution of American Indian and Alaska Native health‑related and behavior‑change campaigns.
• Interest in working with federal and state‑level agencies.
• Ability to authentically engage Tribes and nations for partnership, media, and other engagement strategies.
• Experience writing content for multiple channels, including collateral materials, social media, websites, and other media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills, and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the company and client.
• Strong collaboration skills with diverse teams.

Job Location(s): Remote.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider dedicated to solving complex challenges. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please read our EEO policy and consider our reasonable accommodations for the application and employment process.

Pay Range

$73,722.00 – $125,327.00 (Nationwide Remote Office)