Community and Public Relations Manager- SW KS

About Us:

We’re small town techies, and Kansans, at heart. We want to see our communities thrive. Good hospitals, schools, booming businesses. If we can help make that happen with our fast internet, we are all about it. The thing is, we didn’t get into broadband because we wanted to start a business in Kansas. We started a business because we wanted to provide broadband to Kansans. There’s a difference. We’re not a corporation, we’re a small crew with huge aspirations. When you call us, you’ll get a real person — a local — on the phone who cares about you and your community. And when you’re ready for the fastest internet in the country, we’ll come running.

We offer an inspiring environment with meaningful work, where employees are encouraged to think creatively, imagine the unthinkable and deliver the highest quality of service.

Opportunity:

Ideatek is committed to fostering strong relationships with the communities we serve. Not only do we want to provide communities with the fastest and most reliable internet, we want to see them thrive. We are looking for a Community & Public Relations Manager that will support the growth of Southwest Kansas. You will be responsible for enhancing our organization's reputation, engagement by fostering meaningful connections with community members and partners. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with an innovative company, then we have an exciting opportunity for you

Location:

This role may be hybrid based in Southwest Kansas with occasional travel into the Buhler, Kansas office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SW Kansas community relations supporting community strategy
• Establish and maintain favorable relationships with legislature, city and county commissions, government agencies, lobbyists, and industry professionals.
• Lead development and deployment of clear strategy for revenue growth and expansion aligning with business objectives
• Partner internally with business development, marketing and sales on Ideatek opportunities
• Initiate and grow strong relationships with prospective high-value clients
• Manage SW Kansas community events calendar (parades, events, c
• Partner with the sponsorship and donation committee
• Media Relations
• Represent company through media interviews, informational webinars, and speaking engagements
• Work closely with the marketing department/agency to ensure the company's needs are met through all media (social, news releases, earned, etc.)
• Work closely with leadership to understand competitive environments, business targets, market shifts and opportunities

Desired Attributes:

• Relationship builder, networker, champion of culture and Ideatek business objectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills with the ability to delegate as needed
• Results driven
• Self-starter; must be driven to work independently
• Excellent analytical decision making skills; quick decision maker with ability to weight risks and make best decisions

Skills & Requirements:

• 4+ years in public facing role
• 2+ years in leadership or supervisory role or relatable leadership responsibility internal to Ideatek
• Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Community outreach experience
• Experience with both strategic thinking (big picture) as well as rigor around managing details (related to meeting company goals and objectives)
• Must be available to travel occasionally within state as needed

Preferences:

• Experience working in telecommunications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, business, marketing, or related field
• Experience working with lobbyists
• Experience working in Google suite products

Learn more about us at IdeaTek.com

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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