Community Public Relations Manager

Summary :

The Community Public Relations Manager is the primary public-facing representative for Gila River Development (GRD) and its managed businesses. This role leads public relations efforts, manages GRD's marketing strategy, and strengthens communication and trust throughout the Gila River Indian Community. The Community Public Relations Manager will serve as an on-camera spokesperson, attend district meetings, participate in community events, and create culturally aligned PR and content that informs, engages, and represents the voice of the Community.

Responsibilities :

Public Relations & Media Communications :

• Serve as GRD's spokesperson for public statements, media interviews, and community updates.
• Develop and deliver press releases, media briefings, on-camera scripts, talking points, and official statements.
• Manage media inquiries, coordinate messaging, and ensure communications respect GRIC cultural values and expectations.
• Attend district meetings to provide updates, answer questions, and represent GRD.
• Support crisis communication planning and response in coordination with GRD leadership.

Marketing Strategy :

Community Engagement & Representation :

Content Creation & Storytelling :

Community Feedback, Insights & Reporting :

Department Collaboration & Support :

Supervisor Responsibility :

Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes hiring, work allocation, training, problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; provides guidance and feedback for assigned staff.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :