The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), representing electric cooperatives in Minnesota (www.mrea.org ), is seeking qualified applications for the position of Communication Specialist. This position reports directly to MREA’s Director of Communications and is based in MREA’s Maple Grove location. The position, guided by the communications strategy, helps to build, manage, and execute MREA’s communication and media relations program.  MREA fosters unity among and provides service and leadership to all of Minnesota’s 50 locally owned, nonprofit electric cooperative utilities.  The Communication Specialist will: Build and implement an organizational communication plan that aligns with and supports MREA’s