Manager of Communications

Location 14935 US 36,Norton, KS, 67654,United States

• Base Pay $95,000.00 - $ / Year
• Job Category Communications, Public Relations, Marketing
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 15%
• Manage Others Yes

• Name Laurie Shinn, Manager of Human Resources
• Phone
• Email lshinnp

Manager of Communications

Prairie Land Electric is seeking a Manager of Communications to join our team in Norton, Kansas.

The Manager of Communications is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing communication strategies that support Prairie Land’s mission, vision, core values, and commitment to serving our members. This position plays a key role in ensuring members, employees, and communities receive timely, accurate, and meaningful information about cooperative programs, industry issues, and organizational initiatives.

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 those we serve.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator who has experience with electric cooperatives, the utility industry, or a similar industry 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.

Work Location

This position is based at Prairie Land Electric’s headquarters in Norton, Kansas.

Position Description

The Manager of Communications leads 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. This position is responsible for planning and implementing strategic communications initiatives, maintaining brand consistency, supporting member engagement, and ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated messaging for both routine operations and special situations.

The Manager of Communications works collaboratively with senior leadership and subject matter experts throughout the Cooperative to develop communications that are aligned with organizational priorities and approved through established review processes. This position directly supervises the Communications Specialist and is responsible for coordinating and executing communications projects, priorities, workflows, and deadlines.

This role requires sound judgment, strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to the Cooperative's mission, core values, and cooperative principles.

Core Values:

Prairie Landiscommittedtoupholdingthefollowingcore values:

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Safety – Hold our employees to the highest safety standards to provideasafeworking environment at all times.

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Respect
–Beprofessionalandconsiderateinall situations

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Integrity
–Actwithhonestyandtransparencyinallwe do

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Unity
- Show commitment,dedication,trustworthiness,selflessness,and dependability, while working together to achieve our mission.

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Accountability – Hold ourselves and othersaccountablewhileinspiringothersto achieve the highest standards.

The following are essential responsibilities of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of this position may change based on the Cooperative’s business needs. All employees are expected to perform tasks assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

Strategic Communications & Planning

• Develop, maintain, and implement strategic communications plans, emergency communications plans, and communications priorities in alignment with leadership direction and Cooperative’s goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and internal subject matter experts to develop communications that are accurate, timely, audience-appropriate, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate communications planning, workflows, and deadlines to support consistent and…