For more than 100 years, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are fully committed to serving our customers and the community as a whole. It’s more than simply providing a service. It’s a commitment to a better quality of life. That’s why BPU has been recognized as one of the top public utilities in the country. That’s the Power of Community.

The BPU offers very competitive pay and one of the best benefits packages in greater Kansas City! Come join the Power of Our Community!

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

$81,794-$122,692

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating and executing public relations activities and events for the utility to promote a positive image including the launch of new initiatives and programs; assist with the development of promotional campaigns and long-range strategic marketing plans. *
• Design and produce advertisements, promotional materials, print collateral, illustrations, logos, and photography for a wide variety of marketing materials and platforms. *
• Develop or edit content for internal or external audiences including press releases, newsletter articles, websites, and social media pages. *
• Assist with customer and media-related inquiries, requests, and correspondence. *
• Oversee web and social media presence, development, appearance, and updates to ensure a consistent and engaging visual web presence; act as a steward of the brand look and feel and ensure that all communication channels represent the highest quality of visual standards. *
• Collaborate with outside agencies, employees and other utility stakeholders to effectively drive communications and to ensure consistency of brand identity. *
• Assist with community outreach development, public appearances, exhibits, etc., to increase awareness and promote goodwill. *
• Research best practices, emerging technology, and industry trends; recommend strategies and activities for the utility to leverage these tools to support the communication plan. *
• Coordinate and direct video and photography production featuring utility representatives, locations, and equipment; obtain maintain a library of digital images, graphics, and video files. *
• Perform other duties as assigned.*

* Denotes essential functions of position.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible roles in public relations, journalism, marketing or related fields. Public relations or advertising experience is strongly desired.
• Previous work experience using social media for marketing and/or communication.
• Experience in graphic design is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, desktop publishing and additional related software.
• Excellent strategic thinking, marketing communications, project management, and organizational skills.
• Maintain an advanced level of interpersonal and public speaking skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, procedures, and strategies concerning public relations, communications, community relations, and marketing.

Physical:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Other Information

Open Date: 09/13/2022

Close Date: Until Filled

Number of Opportunities: One (1)

Conditions of Employment

All BPU employees, at the inception of their employment, shall have a period of 12 months after employment begins to establish and maintain a legal primary residence within the legally defined boundaries of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,000.00 - $106,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location