Communications Coordinator (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Dairyland Power Cooperative • La Crosse, WI

9d • $27 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role helps share Dairyland’s story by supporting internal and external communications across social media, digital channels and other communication materials. Working under the direction of a supervisor, the Communications Coordinator creates and updates content using approved messaging, brand standards and established communications plans. This position is a great opportunity to build communications experience while helping keep employees, members and stakeholders informed and engaged.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or a related digital communications field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media content, editorial calendars and digital assets.
• Experience with website content management and coordinating website design or redevelopment projects.
• Strong organizational and task coordination skills, including the ability to follow direction, meet deadlines and keep others informed of progress.
• Ability to contribute ideas for content and communications improvements within approved plans and supervisory guidance.
• Ability to review basic analytics and summarize findings for supervisory review.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, brand consistency and audience needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and content creation tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Teamwork mindset with the ability to work effectively with employees, leaders and external stakeholders while following direction and approved messaging.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with photography, video, content management systems or social media management platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the social media editorial calendar by drafting, scheduling and publishing approved content across Dairyland’s social channels under supervisory direction. Monitor basic activity and share observations for review.
• Draft and edit approved content for internal and external audiences, including newsletter articles, press releases, website updates, reports, presentations and other communications as assigned, with supervisory review and approval.
• Create basic graphics, videos, templates and other communications assets using approved messaging, brand standards and direction from the supervisor.
• Provide support for the website redevelopment project by helping coordinate timelines, content reviews, stakeholder input and content updates under supervisory direction.
• Support Dairyland’s intranet and SharePoint content by making assigned updates, helping maintain sites and assisting with user guidance as directed.
• Support Dairyland’s contributions and scholarship programs by coordinating timelines, communications, materials and records.
• Provide communications and logistical support for meetings, community events and cooperative activities, including the Cooperative Day of Service volunteer event.
• Coordinate assigned communications tasks and small projects with guidance from the supervisor and within established timelines.
• Review basic communications data, audience activity and industry examples, and share findings with the supervisor for consideration.
• Collaborate with employees and departments across Dairyland to gather information, draft content and coordinate communications needs under direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level