Community Relations Manager - Western Kansas

Community Relations Manager

Are you an energetic relationship-builder who loves being out in the community and creating meaningful connections? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days look the same and enjoy finding creative ways to bring people, organizations, and communities together?

Idea Tek is looking for a Community Relations Manager to strengthen our presence across Western Kansas and help deepen the relationships we have with the communities we serve. In this role, you'll serve as a key ambassador for Idea Tek—representing our mission, building partnerships, supporting community initiatives, and helping drive awareness of our services and impact.

This is not a desk job. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being out in the field, networking, attending events, and finding opportunities to make a positive impact in local communities.

This position allows for remote work within Western Kansas, with regular travel throughout the region and occasional travel to our offices in Buhler and Wichita. Ideal candidates will reside in or near Garden City or Hays, though candidates located in surrounding Western Kansas communities such as Dodge City, Scott City, Goodland, Colby, Oakley, Tribune, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Sharon Springs, and nearby areas will also be considered.

A Day in the Life

You'll start your day checking in on upcoming community events, sponsorship opportunities, or meetings with local organizations. From there, you may be visiting with business leaders, attending a chamber event, speaking at a council meeting, or brainstorming new partnership ideas with internal teams.

Some days are focused on relationship building and networking, while others involve coordinating events, supporting volunteer initiatives, or presenting updates to leadership. Whether you're representing Idea Tek at a local festival, helping organize a sponsorship, or connecting with community leaders, your work directly contributes to strengthening our reputation and presence across Western Kansas.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, businesses, and residents
• Represent Idea Tek at community events, council meetings, speaking engagements, and networking opportunities
• Serve as a liaison between Idea Tek and key community stakeholders across Western Kansas
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, sponsor ships, volunteer initiatives, and community involvement
• Partner with marketing and internal teams to coordinate community outreach and event execution
• Assist with planning and execution of community events, outreach initiatives, and sponsorship activities
• Support both residential and business sales efforts through community engagement and relationship building
• Respond to community inquiries and concerns with professionalism and positivity
• Prepare reports and present updates on community relations initiatives to leadership
• Participate in promotional and advertising content, including videos and public-facing campaigns when needed
• Manage budgets related to community engagement activities and sponsor ships
• Serve on internal scholarship committee to support employee and community-focused educational initiatives
• Support employee engagement and volunteer initiatives within the communities we serve

What Will Help You Stand Out

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
• Existing community connections or networks within Western Kansas
• Experience in telecommunications, technology, or community-focused industries
• Experience with sponsor ships, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit/community boards
• Strong understanding of marketing, branding, or public engagement initiatives via social media

Desired Attributes

Beyond the qualifications, these attributes are what make someone a great fit for our team:

• People-focused – You genuinely enjoy connecting with others and building lasting relationships
• Energetic and positive – You bring enthusiasm and professionalism…