McDonough Power Cooperative (MPC), a member-owned, non-profit electric cooperative, is seeking an Energy Services Manager to lead member services, communications, marketing, and public relations efforts. This position plays a key role in delivering exceptional member experiences while supporting the Cooperative’s strategic goals.

The Energy Services Manager is an in-office, full-time position, located in Macomb, IL. Responsibilities include overseeing billing, collections, and service operations; managing internal and external communications across print, digital, and media platforms; coordinating outage and crisis communications; maintaining the Cooperative’s website and social media; organizing events such as the Annual Meeting and community outreach; and administering programs including distributed generation, net metering, and the billing round-up program. This role also supervises staff, supports budgeting and policy initiatives, and serves as a liaison with community partners and media.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (utility or cooperative experience preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems
• Valid Illinois driver’s license; must pass background and drug/alcohol screening

MPC offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 annually, and a comprehensive benefits package to include health, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurances, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

MPC is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to President and CEO, Robert M. Smith. Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

McDonough Power Cooperative

Attn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 352

Macomb, IL 61455

Email submissions may be sent to: tcamden@mcdonoughpower.com

About McDonough Power Cooperative

McDonough Power Cooperative, headquartered in Macomb, Illinois, is a consumer-owned corporation that supplies electric power to members in portions of Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Schuyler and Warren counties in West-Central Illinois. More than 5,000 households and businesses receive power from McDonough Power. We are a distribution utility-we don’t generate our own electricity. We purchase our power from Prairie Power, Inc., which is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. Prairie Power is a generating and transmission cooperative which is owned and controlled by rural electrics in the central part of Illinois that receive electricity from that organization. McDonough Power is wholly owned by the people it serves and is governed by a board of directors elected by members in each of the nine voting districts. Approximately 17 employees work for McDonough Power to serve its residential, commercial and industrial accounts.

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