COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Communication & Public Affairs Director performs managerial work in directing the activities of

professional and technical staff engaged in Community-wide public information, internal and external

communications, community relations, customer service, marketing, cable administration/ telecommunications,

web page development, and video production; provides professional and sensitive assistance to the Executive

Office, Community Council and Community Managers regarding dissemination of public information, issues

management, media relations and community relations; works collaboratively with lawyer/lobbyists in providing

professional and sensitive assistance to the Executive Office and Community Council on intergovernmental

strategy development on matters related to local and national legislative issues; and further develops and shapes

a comprehensive image of the Gila River Indian Community, working closely with all of the Community’s

department and divisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Manage, direct and coordinate activities of the Communication and Public Affairs Department; prepare and

administer department budget.

 Serve as Community’s spokesperson in highly sensitive, complex or emergency situations; develop and

maintain strong working relationships with members of the media; act as Community liaison with Community

Enterprises and other agencies on community relations projects and events.

 Develop comprehensive plans, strategies and approaches for use in marketing Community’s image to citizens,

businesses, industry and media locally, regionally and nationally; conduct special projects and studies

requested by the Executive Office.

 Coordinate community-wide public information program activities by working closely with other Community

departments (i.e., Police, Fire, Community Services) and their public information staff.