Member Services/Grassroots Coordinator

The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) is seeking an enthusiastic employee who will be responsible for facilitating and maintaining our iPad and Online Voting program, scheduling and presenting employee training courses for our member cooperative and leading our statewide grassroots efforts.

The member services/grassroots coordinator needs to possess strong communication skills using various media including written, verbal, and social media. This individual must have the ability to present and communicate in front of audiences.  Some graphic design experience and computer program skills are preferred but not required. This position will report to the Vice President of Member Services.

Applicants should have passion for furthering the interests of and improving life for citizens and businesses in rural Missouri.

The Essentials

As member services/grassroots coordinator, you will be working directly with AMEC’s member electric cooperatives on annual meeting elections and employee recruitment/education.  You will also work with all other departments within AMEC on specific projects.

You will play a major role in the grassroots efforts on behalf of all cooperatives in the state and be asked to inform, and at times, activate cooperative members on legislative or regulatory initiatives. You will attend and be involved in the planning of youth programs, state fair activities, and association conferences.

Department Responsibilities

The Member Services Department is a very team-based group that works together on all major projects, and we are looking for a motivated, organized, and creative person to join our team.  Responsibilities within the department include assisting with annual budget and participating in department activities that include travel.

Other duties will include:

• Oversee updates and maintenance of all department websites
• Speak at cooperative functions, events, and programs about electric cooperatives on behalf of AMEC
• Communicate with cooperatives and produce the statewide cooperative directory
• Take incoming consumer calls on behalf of our systems members
• Set up information booths at cooperative annual meetings to communicate at the local cooperative level
• Create social media campaigns and content on department activities
• Assist with coordination of the Youth Tour in Washington DC and the CYCLE Conference in Jefferson City
• Attend and present conferences/meetings with related agriculture groups
• Work with youth agriculture groups including FFA and 4-H to expand knowledge of electric cooperatives

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, leadership, public relations, communications, or related field (preferred but not required)
• Experience in related field can replace degree

Excellent Compensation & Benefit Package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work environment and paid time off
• 401(k) plan with cooperative contribution
• Cooperative funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 90% employer-paid medical benefits for employee and dependents. Dental benefits are 90% employer-paid for employee only. Life and disability insurance paid at 100% for employee
• Cooperative funded Health Savings Account
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Financial assistance for continuing education and classes 
• Relocation assistance

This position is in Jefferson City and will require some overnight travel throughout the state of Missouri and some out of state business travel.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Kelly Bax, at kbax@amec.org. Deadline is January 31, 2023.

AMEC is a statewide trade association representing rural electric cooperatives that provide service to rural Missourians.

About Assn. of Missouri Electric Co-ops

AMEC is a statewide trade association representing rural electric cooperatives that provide service to rural Missourians.

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