What are the responsibilities and job description for the PR Assistant position at Matanuska Electric Association Inc?
Position Status
PR ASSISTANT - TEMPORARY
Who Can Apply
MEA Employees & the General Public
Posting Date
January 15, 2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Department
Public Relations
Hourly
$25.36 Min DOE
Grade
5
Union Representation
N/A
Hours of Work
8AM-5PM or as needed during summer months
Work Location
Palmer, Alaska
PURPOSE
Responsible for assisting in all facets in the public relations department as well as supporting the goals of the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates are required to have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience demonstrating working with the public and/or communications.
- Relevant postsecondary education can substitute for the experience on a year-by-year basis.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Continuing education courses in public relations or communications, to include marketing, public affairs, media relations, and/or social media.
Qualified candidates must have a valid drivers license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Associations Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Associations insurance carrier at standard group rates.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Embrace and embody the Associations Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Major occurs 60% or more of work time.
- Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.
- Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.
- Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
- Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
- Major amount of sitting, communicating, and seeing (near).
- Moderate amount of hearing, seeing (far), and depth perception.
- Minor amount of standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, bending at waist, handling of items, finger use of items, feeling/touching of items, eye-hand coordination, and foot-hand-eye coordination.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
This position is classified as a non-exempt, non-represented position, and is eligible for overtime compensation based on both Federal and State of Alaska laws.All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of either (1) unscheduled overtime such as during power restoration activities; or, (2) scheduled overtime required to accomplish special projects.
MEA requires a post offer substance abuse test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment.
MEA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
To apply, please visit www.mea.coop to submit an application by the closing date.
Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska99645
Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax:(907) 761-9264
MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer.
Salary : $25 - $24