At Southwestern Electric Cooperative, we power more than just homes - we power communities, progress, and possibilities. As our Manager of Member Services, you'll play an essential role in driving the cooperative's community engagement activities and promoting the cooperative within the community.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as the member advocate by addressing member inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests.
• Seeks out opportunities for community engagement and works to develop and promote youth programs, educational enrichment programs, safety programs, and special projects beneficial to the Cooperative's membership.
• Recommends action on donations and other community support activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communication, business, political science, or related field is preferred, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience in leading projects and coordinating events is required.

The Cooperative Difference

We are built and led by the members we serve. Our members have a voice in how the cooperative is run, and we make sustainable investments in the community we share. Working for Southwestern Electric means serving your neighbors, family and friends. We all play an important role in keeping the lights on.

Competitive compensation is just one aspect of our generous benefits package. At Southwestern Electric, we're invested in setting you up for success:

Financial

• 401k plan with 5% employer contribution
• Pension plan for retirement

Health and Wellbeing

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Lump-sum contribution to employee HSA account each year
• 125 Plan Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave

• Holidays
• Vacation
• Personal Time

Professional Development

• Educational assistance
• Training and career development opportunities

At Southwestern Electric Cooperative, we offer more than just a job - we offer a fulfilling career where you can make a real impact. Join us in powering communities, driving innovation, and shaping the future of energy.

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communication, business, political science, or related field is preferred, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience in leading projects and coordinating events is required.

About Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Formed in 1939 with a loan from the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SWECI) is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative located in Southwestern Illinois. Southwestern Electric Cooperative serves nearly 23,000 residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial member accounts in parts of Bond, Clay, Clinton, Fayette, Effingham, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Shelby and St. Clair Counties. Headquartered in Greenville, Illinois, the co-op maintains nearly 3,500 miles of power line, employs more than 80 people, and owns a 47-megawatt peaking plant.

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