Manager of Communications

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.

About Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned rural electric cooperative serving over 24,000 members in parts of 18 northern Kansas counties. Headquartered in Norton, Kansas, Prairie Land Electric's 84 employees maintain and operate approximately 7,000 miles of line.

The mission of Prairie Land is to improve the quality of life for our members and support our communities by providing safe, reliable energy services and education. We strive to uphold our Core Values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, Unity and Accountability.

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 Land is committed to upholding the following core values:

• Safety – Hold our employees to the highest safety standards to provide a safe working environment at all times.
• Respect – Be professional and considerate in all situations
• Integrity – Act with honesty and transparency in all we do
• Unity – Show commitment, dedication, trustworthiness, selflessness, and dependability, while working together to achieve our mission.
• Accountability – Hold ourselves and others accountable while inspiring others to achieve the highest standards.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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…