Job Title: Communications Specialist

Logan County Electric Cooperative provides reliable electric utility service to 4,700 homes, businesses, farms, and schools in Logan County.

We are committed to delivering reliable power to our membership and maintaining a strong reputation in the communities we serve.

 Are you interested in an upbeat office environment that allows you to serve your local community by providing reliable electric service? If this sounds like you, apply today!

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication and informational programs that promote member engagement and foster a positive public perception of the Cooperative. This role plays a critical part in enhancing member awareness, strengthening community relationships, and ensuring public understanding of the Cooperative’s mission and services.

Key responsibilities include planning, creating, and coordinating communication and marketing initiatives across multiple platforms. This involves content development, such as writing, design, photography, and public speaking, along with managing advertising campaigns, media relations, audio/video production, and social media engagement. The position also supports event planning and outreach efforts to further connect with members and the broader community.

Job Type: On-Site Full-Time, 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour (negotiated by experience)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with a company match
• Pension Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Long term disability
• Short-term disability
• Clothing allowance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees member communication and information programs, including the monthly member magazine/newsletter and other special-audience publications.
• Produces Cooperative’s sales and informational materials, including flyers, forms, booklets, brochures, member letters, bill stuffers, and new member packets. Responsible for the research, writing, editing, photography, and graphic design of these materials.
• Directs the utility's marketing effort, including market research, marketing strategy and techniques, advertising, promotions, and public relations activities.
• Responsible for the development of marketing activity communications to promote the continued and increased sale of electricity, use of special rates, rebates, and other member services.
• Keeps management informed on demographic trends, member needs assessments, new product availability, and state and national issues, which could affect the current and future marketing practices of the Cooperative.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and overseeing various functions of the Annual Membership Meeting, including the Nominating Committee and the election of the Board of Trustees.
• Coordinates the trustee election process in accordance with the Cooperative’s by-laws.
• Develop, design, and maintain LCEC’s website based on company strategies and goals. Maintains an effective and user-friendly website for LCEC.
• Researches, prepares, edits, designs layout, and manages content for Internet site.
• Builds effective relationships and represents the Cooperative with members, state and local governments, and community and civic organizations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives.
• Responsible for the research, writing, editing, and photography of the Cooperative’s news releases. Also tracks subsequent publicity and reports to management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of youth and public education programs to support cooperatives, including, but not limited to, scholarship programs, school educational programs, electrical safety, and Cardinal Tour.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, or related fields.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field is preferred
• Strong understanding of marketing strategy, market research, customer segmentation, public relations, effective communications, and advertising.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.  Must have effective public speaking skills.
• Must have excellent effective attention to detail, good organizational and planning skills, and be able to meet deadlines consistently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, creative design web development software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and other software applications pertinent to the Cooperative’s system is preferred.
• Must be able to assist members, vendors, employees, and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.  Works in harmony and shows respect to all fellow employees in order to promote an effective and pleasant working environment.
• Maintains excellent working relationships with industry affiliations, local, state, and federal associations, other cooperatives, vendors and consultants, including civic organizations.
• Maintains thorough working knowledge of Cooperative Bylaws, policies, procedures, and safety manual.
• Upon offer, employees will be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Be capable of performing job duties on-site throughout a standard 8-hour day. Normal work environment is 100% indoors.
• Communicate effectively with others and handle conflict professionally.
• Maintain concentration for extended periods of time with frequent use of vision for close work with computer.
• Frequently operates standard office machines.
• Requires sitting for an extended duration with frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Occasionally requires stooping, crouching, reaching, and handling.
• May be required to travel to attend meetings, seminars, etc., which are related to specific job functions.

Logan County Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply by emailing your resume to jobs@logancounty.coop