Communications Specialist I at Sumter Electric Cooperative, INC. (DBA SECO Energy) in Sumterville, Florida

Job Description:

Job Description

Energize your Career at SECO Energy!

General Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for developing and implementing high-quality, effective communications strategies that enhance our brand and engage stakeholders through both external and internal communications supporting organizational goals. The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller with experience in content creation, publication relations and digital marketing. Responsibilities include but not limited to, press releases, customer communications, electronic notifications, advertising copy, website content, web communications, customer and employee newsletters, radio and video scripts, speeches, presentations and other supporting marketing collateral for Cooperative programs, services, and its Mission and Vision.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Business or related discipline.

• Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in journalism, marketing, communications, public relations or advertising.

• Preferred: Five (5) years of experience in journalism, marketing, communications, public relations or advertising.

• Preferred: Experience within an electric utility or related industry.

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.

• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.

• A Valid Florida Driver's License for occasional travel for events and meetings.

• Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Hybrid or remote work options may be available, depending on organizational needs.

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Summary

We are the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation and we are looking for qualified, energetic and committed candidates to join our successful TEAM!

SECO Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from applicants. SECO Energy will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from any search agencies, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, headhunters and recruitment agencies (hereinafter 'vendors'). Unsolicited referrals and resumes sent to SECO Energy are deemed gratuitous. If any vendor (included but not limited to recruitment agency, headhunter, staffing agency) supplies any job applicant to SECO Energy without having a valid written and signed an agreement with SECO Energy, SECO Energy is not obligated to pay any kind of referral fee to such vendor. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement become the property of SECO Energy and no fee shall be due.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing jobs@secoenergy.com or by calling (855) 483-2673. Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability.

Sumter Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action employer. We take affirmative action concerning all employment decisions to ensure they are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

SECO Energy participates in E-Verify. E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

E-Verify English/Espanol

Right to Work - English

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USDA's Nondiscrimination Statement

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Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination

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*This posting will be closed and no longer available to receive applications upon SECO Energy 's discretion.

^ SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving over 200,000 families and businesses across seven counties in Central Florida, making SECO Energy the third largest electric co-op in Florida and the sixth largest in the nation.

^ SECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color , sex, national origin, age, genetics, or individuals with disabilit ies , or protected v eteran status.

^ Qualified employees will be considered on an equal basis with external applicants.