South Central Power Company, Ohio’s largest electric cooperative, is seeking an energetic and engaging individual to fill the position of Community Relations Manager. This position will report to our Lancaster office and will have two direct reports.

At South Central Power we strive to be a strong partner in the communities we serve. The Community Relations Manager will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the cooperatives public image through involvement with organizations and activities who strive to improve the quality of life of cooperative members. This role will help us maintain and nurture these relationships through collaboration with the community.

The primary responsibility of the position is to plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate all our member and community events such as our Annual and Member District Meetings. Candidates should have demonstrated experience with event planning and have a strong ability to engage internal and external audiences through strong interpersonal skills. This position will report to our Lancaster office and will have two direct reports.  

Other responsibilities include managing the Operation Round Up program by overseeing marketing efforts, our application process and providing assistance as needed to the Operation Round Up Board of Directors; representing the cooperative in area Chambers of Commerce, charitable boards and other business and trade organizations; overseeing the Cooperative's Scholarship, Youth Tour and 4-H programs; and managing the cooperative’s involvement in community and school projects to develop and enhance positive relationships. 

What the job requires…

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public relations or another related field is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills. Highly motivated, detail oriented and organized. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain collaborative internal and external relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting processes.
• Ability to work and travel on a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

We offer a competitive salary, strong benefits package, and this position is eligible for flexible work arrangements such as hybrid remote work. Apply to join our team today!

EEO – Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

About South Central Power Company

South Central Power Company is a member-owned electric cooperative serving more than 120,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in 24 Ohio counties. We maintain more than 12,000 miles of energized power lines. The Cooperative is a private enterprise owned and operated by the people it serves. The members elect an 11-member Board of Trustees that govern the co-op. The Board establishes policies, reviews co-op activities, and makes needed decisions. They hire a President and CEO who in turn hires a staff of employees to carry out the policies and operate and maintain the co-op’s lines and equipment. In 1998, South Central Power Company became a Touchstone Energy Cooperative allowing us to be identified as part of a nationwide alliance of independently owned and operated electric cooperatives under a single brand identity. As a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, South Central Power Company has recommitted itself to principles we’ve operated under for years: integrity, accountability, innovation and community spirit. Cooperatives of all types and sizes abide by seven unifying principles, which differentiate them from other types of companies. Those principles are: Volun...tary & open membership, Democratic member control, Member economic participation, Autonomy and independence, Education, training and information, Cooperation among cooperatives, and Concern for community.

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