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JOB POSTING: Intertribal Rights of Nature (IRON) Coordinator [Contract position]  Movement Rights is seeking to contract with a communications professional with experience working with and in  Indigenous communities to support our Intertribal Rights of Nature Campaign. If you are interested in the intersection  of climate justice, Indigenous Rights and Rights of Nature, this may be the perfect position for you! This is a part-time  contract position for one year  $18-22/hour, 10-12 hours per week with the potential to expand  into a half-time or full time permanent position.  

The Contract Position 

This position offers a rare opportunity for contractors living anywhere in Turtle Island, though a knowledge of tribal  communities in the Great Plains is a bonus. This position will support strategic communications with tribes and tribal  communities in support of our Ponca Rights of Rivers and Intertribal Rights of Nature (IRON) Forums. IRON forums  provide an opportunity to critically discuss the legal and organizing framework of Rights of Nature from a tribal  perspective, the relationship between rights and responsibilities, and to discuss strategic opportunities for protecting  tribal lands. This position will also support our social media and online presence, including creating content, posting  and analysis.  

Job Skills:  

• Knowledge of Indigenous and climate justice issues; interest in helping to build Indigenous-led Rights of  Nature movement particularly on Turtle Island. 
• Excellent time management, prioritization, working with multiple projects and deadlines; self-motivated person with a positive attitude who likes working in a team setting. 
• Experience working and or living with Native/First Nations communities and knowledge of tribal protocols.
• Highly organized, experience with spreadsheets, WORD, google docs recordkeeping and timelines. Experience with Canva or other design programs a plus.  
• Excellent communications skills, including writing, editing and proofing copy, emails, good phone skills and  detailed follow-up, ability to manage zoom meetings of all sizes.  
• Must have computer, phone and internet access.  

Duties/Deliverables:  

• Developing, managing and updating contacts spreadsheets for multiple events simultaneously. 
• Crafting letters and other professional communications with tribal and other partners and providing timely  follow up; outreach and follow-up with new contacts through email, social media and phones. 
• Supporting Rights of Rivers campaign including research and mapping of fossil fuel activities and tribal  territories.  
• Building and maintaining media list; pitching stories for regional and national media. 
• Supporting our social media and online communications work including writing and editing content (including  blogs, media releases) and evaluating effectiveness.  
• Supporting digital communications, video and visual content. 
• Other tasks as needed. Some travel may be required.  

TO APPLY 

We are accepting CVs/resume with a cover letter explaining your interest in Indigenous-led Rights of Nature. Please  include at least one writing sample, preferably on issues of environmental justice or Indigenous Rights/cosmology. We  will consider applications as they are submitted and encourage interested candidates to reach out by July 15, 2021.  Submit CV/resume, cover letter and writing sample to Shannon@movementrights.org No Phone calls.