Careers in Rural Electric Program

KEC currently has staff openings for both a part-time Spring and full-time Summer Communications Intern. See job description 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.

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 by Jan. 22, 2010, to Shana Holsteen at sholsteen@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 in early February. Start and end dates will be based on the successful applicant’s schedule (Feb/March - May for Spring Internship, June-August for Summer Internship).