Community Relations Analyst

$51,900 - $80,000/Yr

Knoxville Utilities Board - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Knoxville, TN

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Community Relations Analyst at Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is responsible for leading community outreach initiatives, which include planning, developing, scheduling, and executing special events, volunteer programs, public speaking engagements, and educational activities. The role involves measuring the effectiveness of outreach efforts and modifying programs to meet objectives, while also representing KUB positively on nonprofit and community-based organization boards and committees. Establishing and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders is a key aspect of this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead KUB's community outreach initiatives through planning and executing special events and volunteer programs.
• Record, examine, and measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts and modify programming as needed.
• Represent KUB positively on nonprofit and community-based organization boards and committees.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Project management, organization, and project execution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to work with diverse groups.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
• Working knowledge of Windows environment and MS products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Access).
• Valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Three or more years of related work experience.
• Experience in volunteer coordination and/or corporate/community event planning.
• Experience developing and tracking data and metrics to demonstrate program success.
• Proven track record in community support solicitation for events, programs, and initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement