Responsibilities

• Execute the cooperative communication plan, using various social media, website, magazine, newsletters, radio, press releases, in-person meetings/presentations and other methods.
• Lead cooperative communications regarding public information, outage updates, rebate programs, energy efficiency, youth programs and other necessary communications.
• Maintain the cooperative website and social media accounts and keep them current.
• Assist in planning the annual meeting, preparing the annual report and other communications.
• Coordinate and lead activities during 4-H fairs, community electric safety programs, Youth Tour, summer camps, Member Appreciation Day and other public events.
• Develop crisis communication processes and procedures.
• Promote goodwill between the cooperative and the community and participate in community events.
• Work with Hoosier Energy, Indiana Electric, NRECA and other electric cooperatives in areas such as Key Accounts (HE), Member Service Section Meetings (IEC), Marketing & Member Service Meetings (HE), National Communications and Member Service Meetings (NRECA) and Member Satisfaction Surveys.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in communications, marketing or related field.

Preferred

• Experience in communications, marketing or related career path, preferred
• Basic photography skills are desirable
• Demonstrates a high level of self‑motivation, initiative, creative thinking, and decision‑making ability