Summary

Are you a dynamic, talented, and highly motivated individual? Can you effectively tell a compelling story? Do you want to work for an organization whose mission is to help the people in your community with one of their most critical needs? If so, Piedmont Electric Cooperative is the right organization for you. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Public Relations Specialist who can assist us in completing the redesign of our website, improving customer service communications, strengthening our brand with digital advertising, and relaunching our community initiatives within the first few months of the job. 

In addition to creating written and visual communications and marketing materials, additional duties will include making sure members know what services the co-op offers so that they can take advantage of them to the fullest. 

**This position reports to: Manager of Member Services and Public Relations
**This is a repost. All previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. 

Piedmont Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative with more than 33,000 electric accounts in Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Granville, Orange, and Person counties. We at Piedmont Electric are dedicated to serving our members and improving the quality of life in our communities through local employment, economic development, business engagement, youth education, grants to educators, advocacy for energy issues, community involvement, broadband connectivity, and emergency preparedness.

Piedmont EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabilities

Requirements

• Ability to apply your knowledge of communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or graphic design on our team.
• Working knowledge of website editing with WordPress, email design through MailChimp, advertisement through Google AdWords or other similar platforms.
• Skill to write for a public audience and be able to edit graphic design through the Adobe Suite and/or Canva.
• Experience with all social media platforms and community outreach will be essential in your role at Piedmont Electric.
• Assist with communication efforts during large power outages and other crisis situations.
• Able to establish and maintain relationships with external and internal audiences.
• All other duties and projects as assigned by management.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.