Spring Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

  • Assist with planning, coordination of legislative outreach and general association events in Kansas and in Washington, D.C.

  • Assist with research, data collection, and data analysis in support of KEC’s advocacy efforts.

  • Support grassroots advocacy programming.

  • Assist with the weekly legislative correspondence with members.

  • Assist with the planning of summer youth programs.

  • Provide support at KEC events. Note: Support for the KEC Winter Conference may take place after regular business hours or on a weekend.

  • Provide administrative assistance such as answering phones and routing mail, scanning archive files, prepping pages for binding, and more.

    What you will gain:

    • Hands-on association management experience in a variety of activities across multiple departments. • Build your resume by creating and managing projects and events.

    • Real world practice in meeting deadlines, preparing communications pieces, and event coordination. • Networking opportunities at the local, state, regional, and national levels.

    Required qualifications:

    Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (KEC) seeks an intern for spring 2024 to join our team and assist the Government Relations/Legal and Education and Training departments, and KEC generally, in a variety of resume- building activities.



    What you will do:

    Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills and well-developed organizational skills. Candidates should have the ability to analyze documents and categorize content. Candidates should be proficient with the Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Candidates should be able to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.

Additional qualifications:

  • Ability to show good judgment, strong attention to detail, and manage projects from beginning to end.

  • Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Ability to communicate professionally in-person, through various communications platforms, and in writing.

  • Familiarity with Google Maps is preferred.

Internship information:

  • This paid internship offers flexible start/end dates. This position could be part-time or full-time, based on the successful applicant’s class schedule.

  • Competitive pay.

  • The position works from the Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. headquarters in Topeka. Hours are

    flexible but will be scheduled during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).

  • Application deadline is Monday, Dec. 4. Submit cover letter and resume to Shana Read at sread@kec.org.

  • We may speak to qualified candidates prior to the posted deadline.

     

    About Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.

    KEC is the Kansas statewide service organization for 26 electric distribution cooperatives and three generation and transmission cooperatives. Formed on August 18, 1941, and headquartered in Topeka, KEC represents the interests and provides needed services and programs to the electric co-ops that serve Kansans. For more information, visit www.kec.coop or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.

    Work Environment:

    Most of the normal duties will be performed inside, which will involve almost constant interaction with other employees, and/or the public with frequent interruptions.

    Physical Demands:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use manual dexterity and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess a driver's license. The employee must understand the need for and be available for some in-state travel. An occasional overnight stay may be necessary for attending meetings, if applicable.