Cultural Survival is Hiring: Director of Advocacy & Communications – Remote (Worldwide)

Cultural Survival | Full-Time | Executive-Level

Cultural Survival, an Indigenous-led nonprofit supporting Indigenous Peoples’ rights globally since 1972, is seeking a visionary Director of Advocacy & Communications. This full-time, fully remote leadership role is open to applicants worldwide. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in Indigenous rights, advocacy, strategic communications, and team leadership within diverse, cross-cultural, and remote environments.

Priority review begins July 14, 2025, but applications will be accepted through the end of July. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

About Cultural Survival

Cultural Survival is a U.S.-registered NGO rooted in Indigenous leadership, advocacy, and partnerships across 70+ countries. For over 50 years, the organization has supported Indigenous communities in self-determination, cultural expression, and political resilience. All initiatives are grounded in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and co-created through close relationships with communities and movements around the globe.

Position Overview

The Director of Advocacy & Communications will shape and lead global strategies to amplify Indigenous voices and align advocacy, storytelling, and media with Cultural Survival’s mission. This newly created role will provide strategic oversight of the organization’s Communications, Indigenous Rights Radio, Special Projects, and Advocacy teams. The Director will work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership to ensure cohesion across all public-facing activities, guiding narratives that support visibility, impact, and community-defined goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a core member of the Executive Team, guiding cross-organizational strategies related to advocacy, communications, radio, and special initiatives.
• Integrate Indigenous values and worldviews into all communication and advocacy approaches.
• Shape Cultural Survival’s positions on policy, legislation, and Indigenous rights issues.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a global team of managers and consultants.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture across departments and time zones.
• Set strategic goals and performance indicators aligned with mission and community input.

Advocacy & External Representation

• Represent Cultural Survival in national, regional, and international spaces, including UN forums, advocacy networks, and donor meetings.
• Build alliances with Indigenous leaders, organizations, and media outlets.

Storytelling & Communications

• Oversee publications such as Cultural Survival Quarterly and Indigenous Rights Radio programming.
• Guide campaigns and narratives that uplift Indigenous perspectives and priorities.
• Ensure messaging contributes to fundraising, donor engagement, and mission visibility.

Resource Stewardship

• Manage departmental budgets and contribute to annual organizational planning.
• Align fundraising communications with community-driven goals.

Required Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Indigenous rights advocacy, strategic communications, or related human rights work.
• Experience managing remote, multicultural teams across geographies.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written); knowledge of Indigenous languages or French/Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous governance, FPIC, customary law, and international frameworks such as UNDRIP and ILO Convention 169.
• Demonstrated experience in decolonial, land-based, or movement-led advocacy strategies.
• Commitment to collective care, intercultural respect, and inclusive leadership.

Preferred but Not Required

• Fluency in an Indigenous language.
• Familiarity with digital storytelling, media tools, or grassroots radio production.
• Direct experience working in or with Indigenous communities on advocacy campaigns.

Compensation & Benefits

Cultural Survival offers fair, locally adjusted compensation based on cost of living and experience. Reference salary ranges (USD/year) include:

• United States: $100,000–$132,000
• Canada: $83,000–$109,000
• Mexico: $35,000–$45,000
• Brazil: $31,000–$41,000
• Germany: $71,000–$94,000
• Australia: $89,000–$117,000

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (up to 90% of premium covered)
• 15 vacation days + 14 holidays + personal/sick days
• 6 weeks paid caregiving leave annually
• Retirement contributions (up to 6%)
• Internet reimbursement (30–50%)
• Language learning support
• Access to a staff wellness program

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit Cultural Survival careers page.

Required Materials:

• Cover Letter (in English): Addressed to Aimee Roberson, Executive Director, highlighting your alignment with the role and Cultural Survival’s mission.
• CV or Résumé: Emphasizing experience in Indigenous advocacy, leadership, and communications.

Optional:

• Portfolio, LinkedIn, and a short narrative describing a community-guided advocacy or communications initiative you’ve led.

Cultural Survival’s Commitment to Inclusion

Cultural Survival is an Indigenous-led, global organization grounded in respect, solidarity, and intercultural care. The organization strongly encourages applications from Indigenous individuals, LGBTQ2S+ relatives, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience in community-led organizing.

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