Chickasaw Nation is hiring: Public Relations Officer - 33550 in Ada

Posted yesterday | Apply before November 16, 2026

Description
We are currently looking for aFull Time Public Relations Officerto join our Public Relations Team team located at the Public Affairs .

Summary
Performs creative and professional work in maintaining a positive image and promoting engagement, education and awareness of the Chickasaw Nation.

Responsibilities

Manages and updates communication vehicles used to build awareness and educates others about the Chickasaw Nation

Works with designers and creative team to develop content for ads, mailers and other collateral

Oversight of conception and implementation of creative plans and production strategies for information about the Chickasaw Nation or programs and services it provides to both internal and external communication outlets

Prepares information, drafts press releases, correspondence, memorandums, letters, announcements, e-newsletters and creates website content designed to keep the public informed of Chickasaw Nation programs, services, accomplishments or points of view

Research's promotional opportunities and writes event scripts and nominations for departments of the Chickasaw Nation

Monitors areas outside the Chickasaw Nation for opportunities to promote the Chickasaw Nation

Performs public relation assignments as directed

Prepares reports as needed or requested

Develops and maintains documentation as appropriate -- files, logs, records, reports, etc.

Routes, logs, prepares and/or distributes incoming and outgoing mail

Coordinates special projects as assigned

Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies
Essential

Able to follow instructions, both written and oral

Ensures compliance

Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements

Must be detail-oriented

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

Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate

Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments

Must work under hard deadlines

Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills
Essential

Basic Computer skills

Nonessential

Direct marketing strategy skills

Experience
Essential

2 years directly related experience

Education
Essential

High School, GED or Equivalent

Nonessential

Bachelors Degree in directly related field

Credentials
Essential

Pass gaming background check

Gaming license or permit as required by assigned position

Pass general background check

Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions
Nonessential

Pass pre-employment drug test

Works in an office setting

Computers, printers, phones

Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach

Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs

Must be flexible with work schedule

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

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