Communications Director

South Dakota Urban Indian Health is seeking a full-time Communications Director at our Sioux Falls, SD or Pierre, SD locations.

Are you seeking meaningful work and a rewarding career? Then consider a career with us!

SDUIH employees enjoy traditional benefits, such as:

• Health Insurance - SDUIH pays 72% of the premium
• Life Insurance - SDUIH provides $25,000, employees can purchase additional
• Sick leave of 40 hours per year
• PTO accrued at the rate of 5 hours each pay period
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability provided by SDUIH
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Participation in a 403(b) with a company match of 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes
• 12 Wellness Days per year

ABOUT SOUTH DAKOTA URBAN INDIAN HEALTH

South Dakota Urban Indian Health (SDUIH) is an Urban Indian Health Clinic funded through a contract with Indian Health Service (IHS). We operate two full-time medical/behavioral/cultural health clinics in South Dakota, one located in Pierre and one located in Sioux Falls.

At SDUIH we take pride in our model of care where patients have a direct relationship with their provider, who coordinates a cooperative team of healthcare professionals, takes collective responsibility for the care provided to the patient and arranges for appropriate care with other qualified providers as needed.

It is our mission is to provide total quality medical care for Native American people and the economically disadvantaged residing in Urban areas of South Dakota. Our care provided is not limited to just the medical needs but to provide holistic quality care for the entire family. We strive for "integrated care for all" and believe physical and mental healthcare are essential for a healthy society.

We strive to attract and retain staff who share our values of respect, empowerment, trust, excellence, integrity, professionalism, compassion, responsibility and accountability.

Communications Director

The Communications Director will assist with matters related to internal and external communications, media, advocacy, and marketing activities for SDUIH. The right person for this position will be flexible, understanding, and consistent in their work at SDUIH. Working for a small healthcare, Native healthcare organization requires someone with some understanding of Native culture and ways of interacting in order to tailor messaging to fit the needs of both SDUIH communities. The Communications Director will need to work with SDUIH team members, community members, local/state/national officials, and the relatives we serve, so the ability to interact easily with diverse populations is a must. SDUIH is an evolving, growing organization that needs a creative thinker and exceptional writer who is good at working with a fast-moving group of people.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, advertising, public health, or related field. Experience in lieu of formal education is appropriate and accepatable
• Three-five years' experience in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, or relevant experience.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Established work with the Native communities.
• Proven experience at an administrative or management level.
• Pass a federal background check. Must not have any felony convictions as related to the Indian Child Welfare Act.
• Provide Indian Preference documentation if claimed.
• Must be vaccinated against or willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain CPR certifications within 6 months of employment.

If you are a positive team player and have the drive to build your career on doing good, then APPLY TODAY!