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Oweesta Corporation

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 1999

🤝 Non-profit

💸 Finance

📚 Education

💰 $3.7M Grant - Oweesta on 2023-04

Non-profit • Finance • Education

Oweesta is the longest-standing Native CDFI intermediary that provides financial products, capacity-building services, and capital exclusively to Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Native communities. For more than 25 years it has delivered training, technical assistance, lending and capitalization, investments, research, and policy advocacy to help tribes and Native organizations build assets—supporting small business creation, homeownership, financial education, and reservation economies. Oweesta also convenes events and webinars, runs practitioner and housing counseling networks, and partners with funders and organizations to advance Native economic sovereignty. The organization is based in Longmont, Colorado and positions itself as an intermediary and resource hub for Native economic development.

📋 Description

• Support implementation of Oweesta's communications strategy across digital, print, email, social media, and web-based platforms. • Draft and schedule content for social media channels, newsletters, websites, publications, and marketing campaigns. • Maintain editorial calendars and assist with planning communications campaigns and initiatives. • Support development of written, visual, and digital content tailored to various audiences. • Assist with collecting, organizing, and developing stories that highlight Native CDFI impact, lending activity, borrower success, community development, and Native economic empowerment. • Coordinate website updates and ensure content remains accurate, current, and engaging. • Assist with creation and distribution of newsletters, email campaigns, press releases, and other communications materials. • Support conference, training, webinar, and event communications, including promotional materials and content collection. • Coordinate photography, video, and digital asset management activities. • Maintain brand consistency across communications materials and platforms. • Monitor social media engagement, website analytics, and communications metrics and provide regular reports. • Support annual reports, impact reports, publications, and other organizational communications projects. • Assist with media monitoring, communications research, and special projects as assigned. • Work collaboratively with staff across departments to identify and communicate stories, accomplishments, and organizational impact.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred. • Minimum two (2) years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, digital media, journalism, or related field. • Experience working with Native organizations, Tribal Nations, Native CDFIs, Indigenous communities, or Indigenous-serving organizations preferred. • Experience developing content for social media, websites, newsletters, and digital communications platforms. • Experience with storytelling, content creation, and community engagement. • Experience supporting conferences, trainings, webinars, or events. • Experience with nonprofit, community development, economic development, financial services, philanthropy, or mission-driven organizations preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills required. • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment. • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. • Creativity and enthusiasm for storytelling and content development. • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications best practices. • Some awareness of the complexities and challenges of community development finance, housing, and small business development in Native communities. • Ability to work constructively with diverse constituents and multidisciplinary teams. • Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

🏖️ Benefits

• Four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday) • Remote work environment • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule • Retirement benefits • Performance-based bonus opportunities • Merit-based salary growth • Professional development opportunities