Marketing and Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Write, design, proof, and edit content for media channels including letters, annual reports, program and meeting materials, brochures, press releases, etc., to enhance communication with employees and members.
• Maintain IEC intranet and social media to ensure consistency with current messages.
• Responsible for photos and videos to promote IEC on all media.
• Coordinate Youth Tour and other education programs.
• Responsible for preparing layout, printing, and distribution of IEC’s internal newsletter.
• Represent IEC at selected meetings and events.
• Responsible for event planning, such as employee holiday parties, retirement parties, and any other IEC sponsored event.
• Assist in the development and execution of communications and marketing strategies to ensure consistent, high-impact activities and messaging to improve IEC’s ability to communicate its mission.
• Assist in the maintenance of the IEC website.
• Stay current with media and marketing trends and proactively search for communications opportunities.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related field is preferred.
• In lieu of degree, equivalent experience directly related to conducting the communication function at a business may be accepted.
• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Experience: One year’s previous experience in business communications, marketing, print journalism, television and/or radio is preferred.
• Knowledge of rural electric cooperatives is preferred.
• Public speaking or event coordination experience is a plus.
• Job Knowledge: Familiar with proofreading, editing, and layout design for print and social media channels.
• Knowledge of AP Style is required.
• Competent in the following software: Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; Adobe: Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign; WordPress; Canva and other social media tools.
• Certifications/Licenses: Must be certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED or possess the ability to become certified within one year.

Preferred

• Knowledge of rural electric cooperatives is preferred.
• Public speaking or event coordination experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Retirement
• Paid time off