Digital Communications Coordinator

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
5344 Lakeshore Drive Nett Lake MN, 55772 218-757-3261/1-800-221-8129

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Opens: February 05, 2025
Closes: February 19, 2025

Department: Information Technology Reports to (title): Radio Station General Manager

Job Code: N-9 Job Location: Bois Forte Tribal Government- Nett Lake,
MN

Pay Range: Min: $16.06 Mid: $20.07 Max: $24.09 Supervises: None

Hours/week: 40 Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Full-Time Effective Date: 12/19/2024

Indian Child Protection
Background:

Yes Revised Date: 12/19/2024

Telecommute: Office 60% Remote 40%

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa are expected to conform to the
following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government (may also be referred to as “Band”).

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, community, visitors, and vendors.

• Comply with Bois Forte Band of Chippewa policies and procedures.

• Display respect and understanding of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa traditions and values.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Digital Communications Coordinator maintains and oversees the creation of promotional materials, messages, and
public communication channels of KBFT. This shall include documenting all the administrative-related costs of promotional
activities and the related expenses in time and dollars.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee all Social and Web Content to include the following items:
o Manage local social media calendars to align messaging with key event initiatives, and holidays.
o Draft copy for social and web platforms, reaching out to local agencies and partners when necessary.
o Manage weekly homepage creative calendar, ensuring the messaging aligns with local strategy and other

media touchpoints development social media and content delivery.
2. Develop unique, cross-platform creative digital content in various formats, including but not limited to, videos, banners,

animated graphics, infographics, websites, and social media.
3. Create promotional text messages, social media posts, images, audio, and video clips to be posted on the KBFT website,

social media sites and flyer prints.
4. Support the sales and promotional activities of Marketing/Development Coordinator, and Programming Manager to

plan the On-air fund-raising events and assist with the on-air and off-air fund-raising activities.
5. Maintain engagement with Bois Forte community and listeners in our social media channels to foster loyalty, Band

member involvement, relationship building, and membership growth.

6. Create content that tells the Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio story, promotes the Band’s mission and goals to
potential members and businesses, and fosters conversations by connecting social media to our larger integrated
development campaigns.

7. Drive awareness and follower/listenership growth by increasing visibility and awareness of Bois Forte Tribal Community
Radio by publishing effective content for our social media channels and using effective audience engagement
techniques.

8. Analyze and evaluate performance reporting that includes data tracking systems to analyze results to identify successes
and misses, ultimately incorporating lessons learned into future content and campaigns.

9. Use online metrics and conduct impact assessments to help shape KBFTs digital communications strategies.
10. Collaborate with Marketing/Development Coordinator to maintain Online Donation presence and promotional

activities to drive financial support.
11. Design event collateral that stays within branding guidelines and drives audience involvement, establishes a creative

and consistent look, and feel to KBFT events.
12. Effectively use listening skills, diplomacy, and tact to build and maintain strong business relationships.
13. Lead the creation, delivery, and execution of digital and social campaigns for KBFT to build station awareness, engage

listeners to grow and retain our audience.
14. Focus on day-to-day activities including writing and creating a wide variety of content, social media monitoring,

community-outreach efforts, reporting, etc.
15. Develop timelines, content production calendars, and monitor progress, ensuring deadlines are met.
16. Evaluate and recommend tools/vendor services for better data reporting and efficiency.
17. Attend assigned industry events, seminars, and networking sessions to keep abreast of marketing/communication

trends in public radio.
18. Assist Radio Station Events Coordinator with event setup (setting up professional audio equipment, event promotion).
19. Create feature promotional content and required media content for Station/Legacy events (audio pieces, video

documentation, and artists unique website showcase).
20. Assist in the creation and production of prerecorded and live on-air shows to promote Bois Forte’s events, Legacy

events, and encourage community participation that effectively draws listeners in.
21. Ensure Audio Streaming services are maximized to increase audience engagement and maximized for potential revenue

opportunities.
22. Assist in the Production and packaging to distribute and promote KBFT’s nationally syndicated programming.
23. Interview guests, edit audio, write scripts, produce, and host high quality programs for local, regional & national

distribution.
24. Engineer live music performances when needed, including setup and operation of soundboard, and recording

equipment.
25. Produce remote broadcasts and train other volunteers to execute successful remote broadcasts of shows and special

events.
26. Assist KBFT hosts in the creation of their online content, both program content and promotional content.
27. Provide production and other technical support for co-sponsors/partners of KBFT’s events.
28. Support the duties and responsibilities of the Radio Station Event Coordinator, Programming Manager,

Marketing/Development Coordinator as directed by the General Manager
29. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable

procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

blog, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc., including experience building audiences
either on-line or off-line.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification: • None.

Mandatory Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and
Other Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to prepare news releases for the media, or

• Able to demonstrate strong analytical and visualization skills via presentations and

• Excellent communication, creativity, organizational, and project management skills.

• Social media marketing expertise.

• Demonstrated expertise as a digital expert: savvy with digital media, analytics tools,

• Able to determine priorities, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet

• Able to work independently and establish work priorities and open to flexible work

• Capable of working within and designing for various Content Management Systems,

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Adobe Acrobat,

components) and general office equipment Use/storage/maintenance of multiple
usernames and passwords. Computer-related problem-solving skills through the use of
available training and help desk.

• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects along various timelines and bring all to a

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in non-commercial radio environment and working to promote its engagement activities and events.
• Work experience or training in advertising, public relations, on-line marketing, web development or a similar field.
• AA or AAS In Digital Communications or Digital Marketing or related fields.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee
encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the
noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be
required from time to time.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive

motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in
transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing
are essential to communicate with the community, visitors, employees, and vendors.

Mental demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle
frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various
and, at times, complicated issues.

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has implemented a Tribal and Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy,
applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Bois
Forte Band of Chippewa Tribe will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Members of other
federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal
membership. Tribal and Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position may
have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate
termination.

Background
Investigation:

This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check
and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630
background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 “Indian Child Protection
and Family Violence Prevention Act.” Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required
background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning
employment and will be subject to random drug testing.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING APPLIES. INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY. UPON PRESENTATION OF DD-214 WHICH
REFLECTS HONORABLE DISCHARGE, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS. Please visit our
website at www.boisforte.com to complete an application. Applications are accepted via: Fax, Email, U.S. Mail, and In
Person. Submit applications to: Human Resources Specialist 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772, Fax: 218-757-
6781, hrgeneralist@boisforte-nsn.gov Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.