Communications Coordinator

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural, and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low-carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels, and high-purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. The company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP.

Communications Coordinator

Location: Omaha, NE

The Communications Coordinator partners with the communications team to support day-to-day responsibilities, including media monitoring, media messaging, communication strategies, and relationship development and performs other duties as assigned. The position will play a key role in recommending, developing, and executing communication strategies. The Communications Coordinator reports to the Communications Manager.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Monitor relevant media coverage daily
• Assist in identifying frequent opportunities for Green Plains coverage in news media
• Assist in crafting pitches for interviews with the CEO to media (print and broadcast) regularly
• Work closely with the Communications Manager and Investor Relations to develop a media relations communication strategy and assist in the execution of the strategy
• Collaborate with Investor Relations on drafting and distributing press releases
• Develop and implement internal communication plans
• Develop and implement intranet engagement strategies
• Develop and distribute content on the company intranet
• Assist in developing content for social, video, and print communication campaigns in partnership with Corporate Marketing Manager
• Support the Corporate Marketing Manager in monitoring the impact of social media and marketing campaigns
• Coordinate events, including press conferences, community events, and customer events
• Partner with HR and business divisions to provide advertisements to local media
• Collaborate with community organizations and employees to identify meaningful sponsorship opportunities and coordinate with local-level or corporate committees
• Partner with Investor Relations and Government Relations to ensure messaging is aligned and in compliance with state and federal law at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related area required
• Demonstrated experience assisting in public relations/community relations/marketing for a corporation
• Self-starter with keen attention to detail and deadlines as well as the ability to multi-task
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Exceptional creative writing ability

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong news sense and ability to determine the relevancy of the company in the news cycle
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization including Senior Leadership
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Exceptional storytelling abilities

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Valid driver's license and able to travel
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job includes but is not limited to frequent sitting, standing, frequent computer use, some lifting or moving up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work after hours/weekends and on call as needed

Green Plains Inc.offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and a business casual attire work environment.

All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.Green Plains Inc. is anequal-opportunity employer.