Communications Manager

Position Summary

This position leads a team that is tasked with effectively communicating and fostering relationships with Tri-County Electric Cooperative's (TCEC) members, employees, and community partners. The individual in the position is responsible for the execution of efforts to represent Tri-County Electric Cooperative favorably to members and the community and the distribution of impactful internal and external messages.

Essential Job Functions:

Position Requirements

+ A bachelor's degree in communications or a comparable field.

or

+ Minimum of five (5) years relevant electric utility experience in a manager role. + Minimum of two (2) years as an individual contributor in communications or community involvement. + Experience with governmental or regulatory agencies is preferred. + Appropriate communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. + Appropriate computer skills to perform the job function. + Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to work with a variety of internal and external contacts. + Ability to stand, and walk; frequently sit, bend, stoop, squat, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; push and/or pull; reach above shoulder level; and twist; to climb, balance, kneel, crouch.

Relationships

Physical Demands

(Scale: Rarely = Less than 5%, Occasionally = 5% - 25%, Frequently = More than 25%)

+ After hours work is required due to occasional planned events, storm-related events, or emergency events. Occasional travel to related conference, training, and meetings.