Job Brief
Are you a skilled writer? Do you enjoy educating others through presentations? Are you an exceptional event planner? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If these phrases describe you, apply for the External Affairs Specialist at Sunflower Electric.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is a transmission and generation utility, and our Communications Department is seeking an External Affairs Specialist in Hays, KS. Use your creativity to create unique pieces that tell Sunflower's story through print and online mediums. You'll get to build your network with our external partners, serve as the face of Sunflower at various events, and educate others about the utility industry. Apply today!
Opportunities:
- Put your writing skills to use by helping develop various types of collateral about Sunflower and the utility industry.
- Use your creativity to help design pieces, photograph events, create unique website content, and shoot videos for internal departments and external entities.
- Build your network as the liaison between Sunflower and the public on specified transmission projects.
- Assist in marketing the Sunflower Electric Economic Development Program.
- Enjoy traveling our service territory and assist with preparing and participating in fairs, meetings, and trade shows.
- Receive outstanding benefits, including competitive wages and a company-funded pension.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, journalism, or related field and two years communication, journalism, marketing and/or public relations experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional writing and editing skills. Possess strong skills in grammar and usage, punctuation, and written expression.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to make clear and convincing presentations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a positive corporate image with the public.
- Preferred: Ability to edit and produce videos.
- Preferred: Ability to use Adobe design programs.
When filling out your application, please include a sample of your writing and/or design work in the "Attachments" section.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
