Communication Specialist

Tomahwisconsin; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakdale Electric Cooperative (OEC) in Wisconsin is seeking a Communication Specialist to support communications, digital content, the website, marketing, advertising, sponsorships, events, and community programs. The role promotes incentive and energy-saving programs, welcomes new members, and prepares monthly publications while coordinating Youth Leadership Congress and a scholarship program.

The candidate will assist with media coverage and may require evening meetings, travel, and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in communications, PR, or business, including managing corporate social media accounts.
• Strong organization, writing, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support communications, digital content, the website, marketing, advertising, sponsorships, events, and community programs.
• Promote incentive and energy-saving programs and welcome new members.
• Prepare monthly publications and coordinate Youth Leadership Congress and scholarship program.
• Assist with media coverage; may require evening meetings, travel, and occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Photography

Graphic design

Social media

Website content

Microsoft 365

Project management

Writing

Communication

Privacy protection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/marketing/business administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position: Communication Specialist
Date of Posting: August 24, 2026
Expiration of Posting: September 14, 2026

Oakdale Electric Cooperative (OEC) is seeking a qualified Communication Specialist. Under management direction, this role supports communications, digital content, the website, marketing, advertising, sponsorships, events, and community programs. It promotes incentive and energy-saving programs, welcomes new members, prepares monthly publications, and coordinates the Youth Leadership Congress and scholarship program. The role also assists with media coverage and may require evening meetings, travel, and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business administration, or a related field is required.
Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or business, including managing corporate social media accounts.
Abilities and Skills: Must have strong organization, communication, writing and problem-solving skills. Must manage several projects and deadlines, work well with employees, members, and community partners, and protect private information. Requires skill in photography, graphic design, social media, website content, and Microsoft 365.

Compensation and Benefits

OEC offers competitive compensation and benefits. See the Indeed posting for the salary range.