Internal Communications Specialist

Internal Communications Specialist

Pawhuska - Pawhuska, OK 74056
Overview

Position Type Regular Full-Time
Description

The Internal Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing strategic internal communications initiatives that support employee engagement, leadership messaging, and organizational alignment within the Osage Nation. This position ensures employees receive timely, clear, and consistent information from executive leadership and departments across the Nation, with a heavy focus on cross-departmental communication, awareness, and collaboration.
Qualifications

Key Responsibilities
Internal Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement an internal communications strategy
Create an annual internal communications calendar
Draft internal memos, announcements, and talking points
Support executive messaging to staff
Coordinate all-employee updates
Manage internal newsletter(s)
Develop internal campaigns
Promote employee initiatives and recognition
Support culture-building efforts
Develop internal email campaigns
Ensure consistency across departments
Create internal FAQs and toolkits
Assist in internal crisis communications
Ensure staff are informed during emergencies
Track engagement metrics
Conduct internal surveys
Provide reporting and recommendations
Education
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience
3+ years of communications experience
Experience in internal or organizational communications preferred
Government or tribal government experience preferred