JOBS
Executive Production Assistant
Rematriation Story & Mission:
Birthed among women of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Rematriation is an Indigenous women-led organization connecting Indigenous women of all generations across Turtle Island through knowledge sharing and uplifting our voices.
We gather as Indigenous women and raise our voices, stories and collective power by taking rematriated action for the wellbeing of our Indigenous nations and our Mother Earth.
We hold space for Indigenous women to gather in-person and online, share multi-media stories on our online digital storytelling platforms, and create initiatives to educate the public about building relationships with Mother Earth and our people.
Vision:
We create a powerful rematriating network of knowledge and story sharing among Indigenous women of all generations across Turtle Island that empowers our future leaders of Indigenous women.
Definition: (verb) returning the sacred to the mother, a movement led by Indigenous women that all peoples of the world can participate in for the wellbeing of our Mother Earth and all future generations.
Job Description:
Work directly with the Founder & Executive Lead of Rematriation on planning, managing and promoting a suite of media based projects and related events.
Skills:
Highly detail and project oriented: start to finish
Meets deadlines
Can manage multiple projects and multi-task
Great planning skills
Can anticipate and respond to project needs
Enjoys and easily collaborates with others and across multiple organizations
Great communication skills, verbal and written
Draft emails, letters, social media posts
Respond to emails and phone calls
Coordinate and schedule meetings, in person and via Zoom
Provide research and notes in preparation for interviews and events
Pays attention to related news media
Prepare project reports and next steps
Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups
Comfortable attending meetings with and for the Executive Lead
Can manage recording audio, short video and photos smartphone
Comfortable with social media
Can oversee budgets in excel
Flexible – can easily pivot to changing environment and change of plans
Open to travel and enjoys travel
Can manage travel planning
Characteristics:
Open and comfortable receiving direction and feedback
Self-starter and willing to take initiative
Asks for help when needed
Friendly personality
Enjoys interacting and engaging with others
Shares ideas
Technical Skills:
Project Management Apps
Smartphone Media – Audio, Photos, and Short Video Clips
Electronic Communication: Email, Texts, Apps
Google Suite – Word, Excel, Calendar
Zoom
Length of Contract:
Full time, 1 year contract, renewable based on project needs
Familiarity With:
Media production, interviewing and storytelling
Media editing
Brand development
Event management
Database management
Requirements:
3 to 5+ years of relevant experience
Compensation:
Based upon experience and hours of availability
To Apply:
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume/CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 5pm.
Samples of Work:
Include with your application:
- 3 – 5 samples of different styles of writing/communication
- Samples of different styles of original social media posts
- Samples of any audio, video or photos
- Event planning materials
Location & Travel:
This position requires the majority of work to be carried out in-person at the Rematriation office in Syracuse, NY. Partially remote work will be available. Regular local travel and occasional long-distance travel will be required. A personal car for local transportation will be needed.
Hiring Preference:
Rematriation is an Indigenous-led organization exercising the Native American Hiring Preference for this position.