Dairyland Power Cooperative
Dairyland Power Cooperative
501 – 1,000 कर्मचारी
ऊर्जा
Dairyland Power Cooperative is an energy generation and transmission cooperative headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It supplies electricity to 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities, serving more than half a million people across the Upper Midwest. Its generation mix includes coal, solar, wind, natural gas, hydro, and biogas, supported by nearly 3,200 miles of transmission lines and 300 substations. Dairyland’s work spans power generation, transmission, and cooperative service, guided by a commitment to safe, reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity. The cooperative employs 501–1,000 people; this profile does not specify current openings.

Communications Strategist, Dairyland Power Cooperative (Hybrid)

Shape communications and stakeholder engagement for Dairyland Power Cooperative’s transmission projects and key business initiatives. Coordinate messaging, approvals and outreach with internal teams, community members and external partners.

विवरण

  • Create and coordinate communications and stakeholder engagement plans, messages and campaigns for major transmission projects and business priorities.
  • Turn project details, stakeholder input, research and approved strategies into clear communications materials.
  • Act as the daily communications contact for project teams, subject matter experts, leaders, partners and other stakeholders.
  • Set work plans and timelines, verify information, organize feedback, coordinate reviews, secure approvals and track decisions and actions.
  • Maintain messaging guides, briefings, presentations, talking points, fact sheets, newsletters, digital content, video and related materials.
  • Help deliver community outreach, public education, advocacy, project meetings, open houses and events.
  • Back up the Senior Public Affairs & Communications Strategist on priority communications, meetings, stakeholder updates and urgent issues.
  • Gather input and prepare updates in coordination with leadership, the board, managers, member cooperatives, project partners and other stakeholders.
  • Advise on key matters and build effective working relationships across teams and organizations without direct authority.
  • Monitor communications workstreams, deliverables, approvals, stakeholder feedback and outcomes.
  • Assess communications strategies, approaches and materials, then recommend improvements.
  • Help government affairs, communications, grants and regulatory affairs colleagues prepare messaging and documentation.
  • Complete other related duties as assigned.

आवश्यकताएँ

  • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications or a related discipline.
  • At least five years of experience in communications, external affairs, community engagement and/or government relations.
  • Broad understanding of the utility sector.
  • Experience managing communications for major projects in utilities or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and organize and advance complex assignments.
  • Strong strategic thinking, coordination, organization and delivery skills.
  • Excellent spoken, written, digital, social media and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Advanced writing and editing ability, including sound grammar, composition, journalistic standards and AP style.
  • Ability to explain utility and cooperative issues to diverse audiences.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, tact and composure when handling high-profile or contentious matters.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and adapt to changing priorities under pressure.
  • Skill in building trust, influencing stakeholders without direct authority, and managing contributions, reviews, approvals and deadlines.
  • Practical, creative problem-solving, with the judgment to balance independent action, collaboration and escalation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety-first leadership.
  • Ability to learn and follow Dairyland policies and procedures promptly.

लाभ

  • Medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) and pension plans
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Flexible work program
  • Tuition reimbursement