Executive Vice President, Chief Member & External Affairs Officer

Minnkota Power Cooperative • Grand Forks, ND

321d • $282,735 - $282,735

About The Position

The Executive Vice President, Chief Member & External Affairs Officer plays a pivotal role in the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing public & governmental affairs, and driving the cooperative's strategic vision. This position requires a deep understanding of utility business operations, exceptional leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other executives to achieve the organization's goals. This position works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to shape and guide business operations to achieve long-term success for Minnkota Power Cooperative and provide exemplary member services and strengthen the overall value provided to the member systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working for an electric cooperative, with increased levels of responsibility and authority.
• Extensive experience with all areas of management, leadership, ability to motivate, decision making, problem solving, analytical thinking, time management, interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong understanding of member distribution cooperative operations and advocates for Minnkota and member cooperatives' best interests.
• Provides member-focused leadership to assure the success of business relationships with the Minnkota member cooperatives and Northern Municipal Power Agency (NMPA) participants.
• Oversees and directs strategic, value-driven economic development services and initiatives to enhance economic vitality throughout the service areas of the Minnkota member cooperatives and NMPA participants.
• Leverages strong business acumen to develop and direct the strategies for establishing reliable and affordable electricity rates for Minnkota's member cooperatives.
• Communicates directly with member cooperative staff, Minnkota Board of Directors, utility partners and industry leaders.
• Develops and manages Minnkota's wholesale electric rates, including specialized rate structures for Minnkota's member systems.
• Communicates performance expectations, job responsibilities, coaches and develops direct reports.
• Removes barriers and partners with Human Resources to create specific development and training plans for key employees.
• Oversees all corporate media relations communications.
• Maintains positive working relationships with key media and reporters, as well as state, regional and national industry personnel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
• Educational assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree