Manager of Communications
Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned rural electric cooperative serving over 24,000 members in parts of 18 northern Kansas counties. Headquartered in Norton, Kansas, we maintain and operate approximately 7,000 miles of line with a mission to improve the quality of life for our members and support our communities by providing safe, reliable energy services and education. Our core values are Safety, Respect, Integrity, Unity, and Accountability.
About the role
This newly created position provides an opportunity for an experienced communications professional to build upon and enhance Prairie Land’s communication efforts while strengthening connections with members, employees, and communities. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator with experience in electric cooperatives, the utility industry, or a similar field where effective communication requires translating complex information into clear, understandable messages. This role is focused on educating and informing—helping members, employees, and stakeholders better understand the issues affecting our industry and cooperative.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, coordination, and execution of the Cooperative's strategic internal and external communications program across print, digital, social media, web, and in-person channels.
- Plan and implement strategic communications initiatives to support Prairie Land’s mission, vision, core values, and commitment to serving members.
- Ensure members, employees, and communities receive timely, accurate, and meaningful information about cooperative programs, industry issues, and organizational initiatives.
- Maintain brand consistency and support member engagement.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and coordinated messaging for both routine operations and special situations.
Work Location
This position is based at Prairie Land Electric’s headquarters in Norton, Kansas.