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Description
Green Power Generation (GPG) is a Wisconsin non-profit that promotes energy literacy to create green power superheros. With community education as your cape, the GPG hero(ine) will transform our conception of the intersection between energy and economy and environment through words and images.
GPG engages, empowers, and acts on how power is generated and used in Wisconsin and the Midwest United States. We have a big story to tell, with a simple message about clean water, clear air, good jobs at home, and energy security. Communications and marketing play a central role in achieving our vision, and our ability to create a transformation in the hearts and minds, and actions, of electric customers.
Position Overview
The Communications Captain will employ exceptional editorial and social media skills to change the way we do energy. The position is funded with revenue from a green power program (REpower Now) that allows anyone anywhere (almost) to make a choice about the source of their electricity.
The Com Cap will work with the Program Director to shape and implement the GPG message and delivery. A large part of the position involves community-based education around electricity generation. The Com Cap will: produce and deliver regular communications to a constituency; produce and maintain the website; establish and maintain contact database; design and edit all written materials; lead communications campaigns.
This position is located in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Viroqua is a small town in Western, WI with a vibrant community and culture around art and music, food and fun. We are in the heart of the Midwest and surrounded by organic farming and vibrant rural culture.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Hip and crafty editorial skills
- Proficiency in social media and basic web publishing
- Good grasp of design elements and computer graphics programs
- Presentation, creation and delivery skills
- Organized and accountable
- Entrepreneurial " finds joy in wearing multiple hats
Desires:
- Understanding of electricity and generation or related market
- Comfortable with asking questions and taking lead
- A sincere desire to bring the mission alive
Compensation: This position is located in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Viroqua is a small town in Western, WI with a vibrant community and culture around art and music, food and fun. We are in the heart of the Midwest and surrounded by organic farming and vibrant rural culture. To begin, the position is 25 hours per week at $25/hour, growing as the workload and organization grow. Health care compensation is available.
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