Public Relations Specialist – Political

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke

City

Kahnawake

Job description

🎯 Description:

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is seeking a dedicated Public Relations Specialist – Political to lead communications efforts aligned with the political priorities of the Council of Chiefs. This full-time, permanent position plays a key role in strategic messaging, media relations, and stakeholder engagement in support of MCK’s public affairs.

✅ Responsibilities:

Develop and execute political public relations strategies that align with the Council of Chiefs’ priorities.
Draft press releases, public statements, speaking notes, and other official communications.
Serve as spokesperson and manage media relations on behalf of MCK.
Advise the Council of Chiefs on public messaging and strategic communications.
Participate in Council strategy sessions as a public relations advisor.
Collaborate with the Public Relations Unit (PRU) to ensure consistency in communications.
Lead public engagement initiatives and align them with the MCK Community Engagement Policy.
Coordinate communication platforms including radio, TV reports, press briefings, and digital media.
Conduct research and analyze public opinion to inform communications strategies.
Ensure information is distributed in line with MCK policies and protocols.

💰 Salary:

$65,227.50 to $73,690.50 annually, based on experience

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field, with 3 years of relevant experience
OR
DEC in Public Relations or Communications, with 5 years of relevant experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent public speaking and media relations capabilities
Knowledge of First Nations governance and political affairs
Experience in a political environment is considered an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and multimedia platforms
Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset; knowledge of Kanien’kéha is a strong advantage
Must maintain discretion and confidentiality

📩 Application Instructions:

Submit a complete application via email only to:
📧 applications@mck.ca
📌 Attention: Dawn Stacey, Manager of Recruitment & Staffing

Applications must include:

A letter of intent
A current résumé

🕒 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (37.5 hours/week)
📅 Deadline: Open until position is filled
📄 All required documents must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

🌿 Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.
More information and forms: https://kahnawake.com/jobs