company:
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District
website:
http://www.cnppid.com
job type:
employment, full time, paid
category:
public relations
title:
Public Relations Assistant
description:
The public relations assistant will assist with Central‚s communications and public relations activities, including internal and external communications, publications, news releases, presentations, project tours, and photography. Responsibilities will include support, research and administrative tasks.
experience:
Post-secondary degree in journalism/mass communications or public relations. Good oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write and edit various articles, news releases and publications. Experience with graphic design and layout. Aptitude with computers and experience or aptitude to use desktop publishing, web page design, presentation, graphic design, and communications software. Ability to inform through written, oral, visual, and social media. Good organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
additional information/requirements:
Valid driver‚s license; ability to walk long distances over unimproved terrain. Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and with other employees. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District is the state‚s largest irrigation district. Central owns and operates Lake McConaughy and four hydroelectric plants, the power from which is sold at wholesale for distribution to electric customers. Central‚s hydro-irrigation project provides benefits to Nebraska in the form of irrigation delivery service, hydroelectric power, recreational opportunities at District lakes, wildlife habitat and groundwater recharge. For more information, visit http://www.cnppid.com.
location:
Based in Holdrege, Neb.
salary:
Salary commensurate with experience.
deadline:
June 15, 2012
to apply:
Submit a resumé with references and cover letter to: Public Relations Coordinator, The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, P.O. Box 740, Holdrege, NE 68949-0740; or send a PDF copy of resumé with references and cover letter to jbuettner@cnppid.com.