What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Communication Specialist position at Otter Tail Power Company?
Each Otter Tail Power employee impacts our customers and communities in how we deliver reliable, low-cost, environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, you’ll develop and implement communication strategies and lead communication planning for projects and programs such as new transmission and energy generation development.
You thrive in this role if you enjoy:
- Identifying and defining communication tactics and providing recommendations to project teams.
- Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Working as part of a team to ensure alignment with overall company communications strategy.
Qualifications:
If you have a bachelor’s degree in a communications-related major and/or experience in effective brand and stakeholder communication solutions, we want to hear from you! Our industry is rapidly changing, so come prepared with:
- Superior communication, analytical, negotiation, and process-improvement skills.
- The ability to build impactful relationships to help achieve business outcomes.
- Demonstrated effectiveness as a researcher, writer, communications strategist, and project coordinator.
Offering:
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals, we offer:
- Competitive wage & benefit package.
- The expected base compensation for this role is $57,000 - $72,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Incentive plans
- Employee Stock Ownership options
- Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
- Health, disability and life insurance plan options
- Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
- Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
- Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
Do you share in our values of integrity, safety, community, resourcefulness, customer service, and people? To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. We’re accepting applications through April 14, 2025.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $57,000 - $72,000
