Job Description

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a "best place to work" employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.

Summary of Position

We are looking to advance NRECA's member communications capabilities. The focus involves proactively communicating with our members, understanding their challenges, and helping identify and deploy solutions. This position will 1) elevate the visibility of NRECA's support and reputation among our member cooperatives 2) leverage the work of our members to enhance the brand of electric cooperatives inside the beltway and 3) help NRECA members meet today's communications challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads NRECA's member communications efforts with a focus on proactively conveying NRECA's value and noteworthy developments.
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with NRECA's membership to help enhance the association's standing among members.
• Drives the development of impactful communications tools and resources to help co-ops navigate complex challenges.
• Determines communications priorities related to major NRECA initiatives, working with subject matter experts, the communications staff, and our members.
• Works to develop innovative content strategies that maximize audience exposure to key member communications content.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science or related field.
• 8 or more years of experience in advocacy, politics, member engagement, public or media relations or a related field.
• 2 or more years of experience working for electric cooperatives or on political campaigns / Capitol Hill.
• Experience with message testing and message execution preferred.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Additional Requirement:

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

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For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.