Job Details

Description: This role is part of our talent pipeline, and while there may not be an immediate opening, we are proactively connecting with qualified candidates for future opportunities. At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients, and committed to making a positive change in the world.

Working at ICF Next means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. If you're seeking to make a difference in the world and challenge yourself professionally, consider joining our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists who challenge the status quo daily.

ICF Next's Multicultural Communications line of business supports clients in developing authentic and culturally-appropriate messages, materials, and campaigns. We prioritize audiences in multicultural communications, ensuring they are included, see themselves, and feel respected. Nothing should be created about us without us.

We are currently hiring for a Multicultural Communications Specialist-American Indian / Alaska Native who will support communications efforts focused on engaging Tribal nations, particularly indigenous communities in Alaska. Authentic engagement with Alaska villages and their communities is required. Our work spans several public sectors, including health, transportation, environment, energy, disaster management, and education.

The professional in this role will manage tasks for public sector clients with an authentic lens toward Alaska Natives and indigenous communities across the state. Responsibilities may include developing communications plans and materials, community engagement, creative campaign support, earned and social media, and partnership engagement. Collaboration with local and remote teams is essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding multicultural communications, health disparities, and strategies for engaging vulnerable populations through social marketing.
• Supporting campaigns designed to reach and engage American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native nations.
• Supporting development, execution, and evaluation of communication programs and products.
• Supporting audience-centric partnership programs, media activities, social media engagement, and paid media efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, or related fields.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a communications or PR agency, or 2+ years with an advanced degree.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting health-related, behavior change, or community engagement campaigns targeting American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
• Interest in working with federal health agencies.
• Knowledge of media consumed by these communities.
• Experience collaborating with organizations focused on these communities.
• Content writing for various channels.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Working at ICF: We combine expertise with technology to help clients solve complex challenges. We are committed to a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and employment process. For more information, see our EEO policy and contact us for accommodations.

Note: Use of AI tools during interviews is not permitted unless an accommodation is requested in advance.

Pay range varies based on experience, skills, certifications, location, and other factors.