Careers in Rural Electric Program

Ninnescah Electric Cooperative Assn., Inc., headquartered in Pratt, KS, currently has an opening for General Manager. For complete details, see the position description below.

KEC currently has staff openings for an Apparatus Testing Technician and both a part-time Spring and full-time Summer Communications Intern. See job descriptions printed below.

You may also post your resume and search for employment with other Kansas electric cooperatives, as well as electric cooperatives in other states, by visiting our online nationwide Career Center.

Apparatus Testing Technician Needed at KEC

Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., (KEC) has an immediate opening for the position ofApparatus Testing Technician.

This position will work out of the KEC facility in Osage City, Kansas and is responsible for maintenance and repair of electric apparatus, as well as technical service and support. The professional in this position will maintain and repair all types of utility equipment including, but not limited to, power transformers, instrument transformers, oil circuit reclosers, oil circuit breakers, power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, switches, meters, relays, generators, SCADA, and protective devices. This person will provide advice, assistance, and training to electric cooperatives, employees, and other customers.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and be familiar with NESC and OSHA regulations. Applicants must also possess knowledge of the various types of electrical distribution equipment and three years of experience in a related position. Extensive travel in Kansas and nearby states and the ability to frequently lift and carry weight is also required. Must have good communication ability along with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

KEC is a statewide association representing 32 member rural electric cooperatives that provide electric service to 200,000 rural Kansas households. KEC is headquartered in Topeka and provides apparatus testing, sales and service from its Osage City facility. KEC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Click here for a complete job description. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Bob Hall at bhall@kec.org. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 31.

Communications Intern

Position Overview

The Communications Intern will work on a variety of hands-on, portfolio building projects that support the rural electric cooperatives in Kansas. Your responsibilities could include such varied and engaging tasks as writing articles and assisting with the redesign and the publication of a monthly magazine, designing print materials, providing event support for youth programs, digital photography assignments, and more.

The part-time SPRING internship and full-time SUMMER internship offers flexible start / end dates and will take into account your class schedule. We offer a competitive hourly wage based on experience. The position works from the Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. headquarters in Topeka.

Skills & Knowledge to be Gained

• Hands-on experience in a variety of communication activities
• Opportunity to be published in a statewide magazine
• Build your portfolio by creating great projects and pieces
• Real world practice of meeting deadlines and multi-tasking

Requirements

Essential:

• Junior or Senior in college majoring in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field
• Strong written skills, including ability to write feature articles and press releases
• Strong visual design skills, including aptitude with the usual Adobe software including Photoshop and InDesign (PC based)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Cheerful, friendly, upbeat outlook

Helpful:

• Track record of working well on team projects
• Digital photography experience
• Familiarity with Kansas and rural living
• Knowledge of AP Style Guide

To Apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three references, to Shana Read at sread@kec.org, or mail to Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., PO Box 4267, Topeka, KS 66604. PLEASE INDICATE FOR WHICH INTERNSHIP YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING.

Interviews will be held in Topeka. Start and end dates will be based on the successful applicant’s schedule (Feb/March - May for Spring Internship, June-August for Summer Internship).