Do you want to work with a team that’s focused on cooperation and service?  San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) is seeking to fill the position of Key Accounts & Projects Executive.  The successful applicant will report out of our Ridgway location within our beautiful service territory.  SMPA is a non-profit electric cooperative with an 80-year record of service to our membership. SMPA includes a positive atmosphere, a culture rooted in safety and teamwork, a 4-10 work schedule, the ability to telecommute, and offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

Job Summary

The Key Accounts & Projects Executive:

• Will build positive and meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, members, and staff in order to successfully manage SMPA's key accounts program.
• Champions SMPA's economic development initiatives and programs.
• Educates and promotes beneficial electrification, energy efficiency, renewable energy, grid resilience and general energy industry information to key accounts.
• Provides project management and grant administration for SMPA.
• Requires strong public speaking, interpersonal, and written communication skills

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

First review of applicants: Tuesday, September 24th. Accepting applications until the position is filled.  For additional information and to apply, visit www.smpa.com.

SMPA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

COMPANY (www.smpa.com)

San Miguel Power Association, Inc. is a non-profit, locally-controlled rural electric cooperative with business offices in Nucla and Ridgway, Colorado.  SMPA serves approximately 9,600 members and 14,000 meters and supports local communities.

Founded in 1938, SMPA takes a progressive approach to service and technology and has a forward-thinking philosophy on power supply and other trends of the industry.  It is the Mission of SMPA to demonstrate corporate responsibility and community service while providing our members with safe, reliable, cost effective and environmentally responsible electrical service.

SMPA has a corporate culture of safety.  We achieve this through:

• Strong communications
• Teamwork, and a willingness to speak up when necessary
• Participation, and direct involvement in our safety programs

LOCATION

Our beautiful service territory located on the Western Slope of Colorado, includes all or parts of seven counties.  See Map.  San Miguel Power’s corporate office is located in Nucla, Colorado with office locations in Ridgway, Telluride, and Silverton. 

The Western Slope of Colorado offers welcoming, community-minded towns situated in some of the most majestic mountain views in the state.  We support learning, creativity and culture.  We share a deep connection to the outdoors. We are committed to being economically sustainable and ecologically responsible.  For more information, please visit the links below.

Nucla-Naturita ~ Pioneers Redefined

Ridgway, Colorado ~ gateway to the San Juan Mountains and an undiscovered gem of southwestern Colorado.  Think Outside.

Explore Telluride

Meet Montrose – Simply Colorado

Minimum Job Specifications

This job requires:

• Exemplary interpersonal, customer service, and relationship management experience.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, marketing, business or related field or the equivalent of education and experience.
• 3 or more years' of experience in program and project management and/or experience in the electric utility/energy industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical and planning skills, creativity, and self-motivation.
• Proficiency with online programs, social media, mobile devices and applications.
• Experience with grant writing and implementation, negotiating and executing contracts, and construction management experience is preferred.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Public speaking skills and strong communication, both written and oral.
• To Represent the co-op in a progressive, positive, and professional manner in all relationships, both internal and external.
• A valid Colorado driver's license.

About San Miguel Power Association, Inc.

San Miguel Power Association, Inc. is a member-owned, locally-controlled rural electric cooperative with offices in Nucla and Ridgway, Colorado. SMPA serves approximately 9,600 members and 14,000 meters and supports local communities.

Connections working at San Miguel Power Association, Inc.