Tri-State Generation & Transmission

Corporate Communications Specialist I, II or Senior

LocationWestminster, CO
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$63,000-$108,000

About This Job


Job Description:

Collaborate with all lines of business to build relationships and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Create, coordinate and distribute informative communications that encourage employee engagement, using effective messaging tools and delivery channels.

Note : There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of three job grade levels: Corporate Communications Specialist I; job grade 5, Corporate Communications Specialist II, job grade 7 or Senior Corporate Communications Specialist, job grade 8. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules (part time will be considered) including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40% (part time will be considered), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.


Senior Corporate Communications Specialist


Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000


Corporate Communications Specialist II


Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000


Corporate Communications Specialist I


Hiring Salary Range: $63,000-$76,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.


Responsibilities:

Develop and manage innovative and creative communication plans that deliver key campaign and project messages while supporting employee initiatives.
Write and edit content for internal and external communications channels including intranet, digital signage, posters, emails, presentations and executive correspondence, as well as external websites and publications.
Interview and frame stories to incorporate Tri-State goals, strategies and interests. Manage editing process to produce stories that are well researched, accurate and free of errors.
Design communications for the digital communication stations and posters and provide feedback on creative materials.
Support communication strategies aligned with corporate brand, goals, value and culture.
Review monthly board meeting presentations, prepare monthly board report for members and staff.
Perform regular content audits of intranet and other employee-facing platforms.
Proactively identify areas for improvement of communications program, based on knowledge of the company, its departments and employees, and the industry as a whole.
Occasionally lead the work of small project teams and provide guidance to junior staff.
Support the Marketing Communication team with member events as well as writing and editing for external and member-facing communications.
Document, test and finalize processes to support cross-training of communications team on key duties.
Provide support for media relations and crisis communications.
Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.


OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES


Perform other related duties as assigned


Qualifications:


Education and Training

Bachelors’ degree in a communications field (journalism, communications, English) or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.


Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

Excellent written and verbal communication.
Must be able to be creative and concise.
Proficient in Associated Press (AP) style.
Proven skills in designing effective and engaging communications.
Ability to communicate with and write for all employees, members and other external audiences.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.


Experience:

Six (6) or more years of progressive internal/employee communications programs experience, preferably in a corporate business environment.
Experience developing, implementing and evaluating communications programs and strategies and identifying ways to make adjustments as needed and knowledge of how to measure the effectiveness through surveys, focus groups, or other methods.


Other:

Ability to travel up to 25% including overnight to Tri-State and member locations as necessary to build and maintain relationships.


DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS


Knowledge of:

Microsoft 365
WordPress
SharePoint
Mailchimp
Basic photography skills
Basic HTML coding
Basic design skills

Note : The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Corporate Communications Specialist. Those with less experience will be hired at the I or II job grade level.


About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.


Job Identification: 396


Job Category: Marketing and Communications


Posting Date: 2025-05-22T14:09:58+00:00


Job Schedule: Full time


Hiring Salary Range: $63,000-$108,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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