Communications & Marketing Specialist - Nishnabotna Valley REC, H...
Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives - Harlan, Kentucky, United States, 40831Work at Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
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Newsletter: Serve as lead on the development of the cooperative newsletter, creating an annual editorial calendar and assigning, writing, and editing stories as needed.Print Materials: Assist in the creation of captivating flyers, brochures, handouts, and direct mail pieces.Digital Assets: Assist in the creation of digital assets such as program logos, graphics, illustrations, and animations for use in marketing and communications initiatives.
Manage digital marketing (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) for member-consumer audience, as well as craft social media posts.
Social Media: Create and post engaging content to cooperative social media channels, monitor social media mentions and presence, and respond to member inquiries as needed.Website Management: Review and update website content regularly.Video Production: Assists with the production of information and educational videos for use on social media and other channels.
Responsible for communications to the membership about events happening in their territory i.e. tree trimming, pole and cabinet testing.
Youth Outreach Programs: Administer cooperative Youth Tour and college scholarship programs.Special Events: Assist with event planning, promotion, and staffing to include the annual meeting, member appreciation events, home and trade shows, and community outreach events.
Help establish and maintain consistent corporate brand messaging and imaging across all mediums.Monitor local, regional, statewide, national, and trade media for news, issues, and trend articles related to patient engagement, adherence, and other relevant topics to the electric utility industry.MEMBER & PUBLIC RELATIONSDevelop interactive relationships with community, civic, and governmental bodies, and elected officials to broaden the co-op’s public relations base.Participate in activities, shows, displays, presentations, and other events.Identify the needs/issues of the communities in the cooperative’s service area.Periodically attend community meetings, reporting to them on activities and cooperative initiatives in their community and area.Represent the cooperative in governmental, grassroots, community, and professional organizations.Maintains a professional working relationship with the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, as well as other utility and business partners.Help promote cooperative efficiency and load control programs, such as Switch Makes Cents.Assist with provisioning of DCU switches.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESParticipate in front desk duties. i.e. answering phones, providing customer service to members.Promote and support the cooperative’s mission and values.Foster a safe working environment by exemplifying, communicating, and abiding by safety rules and policies.Monitor progress and costs incurred in carrying out departmental work plans and budgets.Other duties as assigned.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSReports to Manager of Administrative – Keeps the Manager of Administration informed concerning work in progress and completed and consults with the Manager of Administration concerning problems that hinder efficient completion of the duties and responsibilities of the position.WORKING CONDITIONSOutdoor work required in a variety of weather conditions in addition to normal office working conditions. Occasional work outside of normal work hours will be required. Some overnight travel for meetings.DISCLAIMER STATEMENTThe preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Nishnabotna Valley REC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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