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　　Opportunity:

　　Ideatek is committed to fostering strong relationships with thecommunities we serve. Not only do we want to provide communities withthe fastest and most reliable internet, we want to see them thrive. Weare looking for a Community & Public Relations Manager that will supportthe growth of Southwest Kansas. You will be responsible for enhancingour organization\'s reputation, engagement by fostering meaningfulconnections with community members and partners. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your careerwith an innovative company, then we have an exciting opportunity foryou!

　　Location:

　　This role may be hybrid based in Southwest Kansas with occasional travelinto the Buhler, Kansas office.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Lead SW Kansas community relations supporting community strategy

　　Establish and maintain favorable relationships with legislature, cityand county commissions, government agencies, lobbyists, and industryprofessionals.

　　Lead development and deployment of clear strategy for revenue growth andexpansion aligning with business objectives

　　Partner internally with business development, marketing and sales onIdeatek opportunities

　　Initiate and grow strong relationships with prospective high-valueclients

　　Manage SW Kansas community events calendar (parades, events, c

　　Partner with the sponsorship and donation committee

　　Media Relations

　　Represent company through media interviews, informational webinars, andspeaking engagements

　　Work closely with the marketing department/agency to ensure thecompany\'s needs are met through all media (social, news releases,earned, etc.)

　　Work closely with leadership to understand competitive environments,business targets, market shifts and opportunities

　　Desired Attributes:

　　Relationship builder, networker, champion of culture and Ideatekbusiness objectives

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Organizational skills with the ability to delegate as needed

　　Results driven

　　Self-starter; must be driven to work independently

　　Excellent analytical decision making skills; quick decision maker withability to weight risks and make best decisions

　　Qualifications

　　Skills & Requirements:

　　4+ years in public facing role

　　2+ years in leadership or supervisory role or relatable leadershipresponsibility internal to Ideatek

　　Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Spanish

　　Community outreach experience

　　Experience with both strategic thinking (big picture) as well as rigoraround managing details (related to meeting company goals andobjectives)

　　Must be available to travel occasionally within state as needed

　　Preferences:

　　Experience working in telecommunications

　　Bachelors degree in communications, public administration, business,marketing, or related field

　　Experience working with lobbyists

　　Experience working in Google suite products

　　Learn more about us at IdeaTek.com

　　This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

　　This role is not eligible for relocation.

　　Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer.