Vice President of Energy Services and Corporate Communications

EnergyUnited•Statesville, NC

About The Position

EnergyUnited is seeking a bold, forward-thinking executive to serve as our next Vice President of Energy Services and Corporate Communications. This is a high-impact leadership role at the center of how we serve our members, shape our brand, and strengthen our communities. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the strategy and execution of Member Support, Corporate Communications, and Economic Development—three critical areas that directly influence member experience, public trust, and long-term growth. You will also serve as an ex-officio member of the EnergyUnited Foundation Board, helping guide meaningful community investment and corporate social responsibility efforts. This is a role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of service, strategy, and storytelling—and who is ready to shape the future of a modern, member-focused cooperative.

Requirements

Executive leadership experience
Experience in Member Support, Corporate Communications, and Economic Development
Experience in media relations, public relations, and crisis communications
Experience in budgeting, staffing, and performance management
Experience with data analysis and leveraging insights
Experience with emerging technologies and industry best practices
Experience in data privacy and security
Spokesperson experience
Team building, mentoring, and leadership skills
Experience in government affairs and external stakeholder engagement

Nice To Haves

Experience in the energy industry
Experience with cooperative business models
Experience with corporate social responsibility
Experience with the EnergyUnited Foundation

Responsibilities

Set the vision and strategy for Member Support, Communications, and Economic Development.
Partner closely with the COO and executive team to drive innovation, new initiatives, and transformational projects.
Lead all internal and external communications, including media relations, public relations, and crisis communications—ensuring EnergyUnited’s voice is clear, trusted, and consistent.
Champion a best-in-class member experience through service excellence, proactive engagement, and continuous improvement.
Transform member support operations using data, insights, and emerging technologies to elevate satisfaction and service delivery.
Oversee budgeting, staffing, and performance management across multiple departments with a focus on measurable results.
Leverage data, research, and industry intelligence to anticipate member needs and market trends.
Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and industry best practices in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Strengthen data privacy and security practices across member-facing systems and operations.
Represent EnergyUnited as a spokesperson and trusted voice in the community and media.
Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams and department leaders.
Serve as a key contributor to government affairs and external stakeholder engagement at the local, state, and federal level.
Support the EnergyUnited Foundation in advancing meaningful community impact initiatives.