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Public Outreach/Communications Specialist

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Response Deadline10/09/2026, 06:00:00 AM UTC

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The Public Outreach/Communications Specialist subcontract for the Cherokee Nation focuses on managing communication and public transparency for prime contractors involved in water projects. The selected provider will be responsible for developing a Communications Manager tool to track the delivery status of notification letters, surveys, and direct mail campaigns, while also managing content for the Public Transparency Dashboard through CRM or mail tracking software. The role requires a professional degree or certification in communications or public relations to ensure the successful delivery of a customer engagement and mail tracking system. This opportunity was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of October 9, 2026, falling under NAICS code 541820.

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Communications specialist subcontract for Cherokee Nation water projects managing public outreach and transparency.

Agency

Cherokee NationView Agency

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations AgenciesView NAICS

Place of Performance

OK, USA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of Procurement #164910.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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SEALED RFP - WATER & WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE COMPREHENSIVE GIS DASHBOARD

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PostedSep 16

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10/09/2026, 06:00:00 AM UTCin 22 days

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AgencyCherokee Nation

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Manages communication and public transparency for prime contractors on Cherokee Nation water projects. Develops a Communications Manager tool to track delivery status of direct mail campaigns, surveys, and notification letters. Manages content for the Public Transparency Dashboard using CRM or mail tracking software. Requires a degree or certification in public relations or communications. Delivers a customer engagement and mail tracking system.

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