Junior Public Relations Specialist, Remote

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting (CNFC) brings a unique blend of consulting, program management, and hands-on operational experience to federal customers. CNFC’s comprehensive asset management approach helps clients own, operate, maintain, and dispose of their investments — from the largest facilities to the smallest pieces of equipment — in a fully transparent and auditable manner. This approach gives clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from a team that can handle every detail – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .

SUMMARY

Provide environmental public affairs/journalism support to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Public Affairs Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Create written and visual communication products, such as fact sheets, news stories, press releases, campaigns, infographics, etc.
• Research, gather, evaluate and interpret technical information for journalism products, technical documents and analysis tools
• Communicate professionally in person, on the phone and email with clients, environmental subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Assist with data management projects through research, reporting and tracking vital information
• Assist in planning and executing high-level meetings and events, to include recording meeting minutes and developing meeting agendas, presentations and other informational materials.
• Fact check and perform quality assurance/quality control on completed products
• Assess current communication platforms, evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a self-starter with excellent time management and interaction skills and possess a willingness to learn
• The ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Required proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel)
• InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe design software is strongly preferred
• Experience with SharePoint, OneDrive and project management software preferred
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Experience with writing/editing i.e. journalism and technical writing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of AP style and experienced editing capabilities are highly preferred
• The ability to pass a drug screen and background check is required.
• Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen
• Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (i.e., Moderna or Pfizer) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (i.e., Johnson & Johnson). As a prospective employee, you will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be needed for on-boarding, should you be selected. When you originally applied to our position posting, this necessity may not have yet been implemented. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered.
• On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years communications/multimedia/public affairs or public relations experience
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or similar field required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work remotely with a remote team
• Some travel (less than 25%) required
• The ability to pass a drug screen and background check is required
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 Salary

CNFC offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios — ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

Compliance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: and

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status. Please do not send email request pertaining to recruiting as this email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.

For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link:

We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time Tuesdays – Thursdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm CST to make applicable Affirmative Action Plans accessible. Please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2021 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com .

Please do not send email for job application follow-up or staffing advertisement/request pertaining to recruiting as this email box is not for resumes or job applications.

#CNFC

#CherokeeFederal

#LI-RA2

#LI-Remote