A Brighter Future is Available for You at Barron Electric Cooperative

Become part of the Barron Electric Cooperative team and work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week!

Barron Electric Cooperative is seeking to fill a full-time Receptionist position in Barron, Wisconsin. You will have the opportunity to work for a stable, progressive, and locally owned electric utility serving 19,000 members in Northwest Wisconsin.

Applicants must be well organized and have the ability to clearly express themselves in verbal and written communication.   Qualified applicants must possess exceptional customer service skills for effectively dealing with a variety of people.  

Duties include but are not limited to assisting members in person and on the phone, clerical duties, data entry and general accounting functions.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance, Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave, Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Retirement & 401(k) Plan

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and a completed Barron Electric Cooperative application no later than 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026.  Barron Electric applications are available at www.barronelectric.com under My Cooperative and Job Opportunities.

All documents may be mailed to:

Barron Electric Cooperative

Attn: Executive Assistant/HR Administrator

PO Box 40

Barron, WI 54812

Or emailed to:

barronec@barronelectric.com

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education Requirements:
   • High school diploma or equivalent is required
   • Associate degree in administrative or related field is preferred; three or more years of related customer service experience will be considered
2. A valid Wisconsin driver's license is required
3. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Essential Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods throughout the workday
2. Ability to perform light physical work, including occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
3. Ability to work outdoors and travel as required for meetings, events and other job-related duties

About Barron Electric Cooperative

Our Community and Nearby Areas: Barron Electric is located in the City of Barron, Wisconsin, whose residents enjoy rural living and larger community services. Excellent educational facilities are close by with exceptional technical training provided through Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.  The nearby City of Rice Lake is also home to the campus of the UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.  The college offers courses in preparation to earn an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree and for transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree program within the 26 campuses of the UW system. The local area boasts beautiful landscape and scenery, and recreational options include local parks, hiking, biking and snowmobile trails.  Residents of Barron and surrounding communities enjoy the unique lifestyle of rural and proximity to cities and the opportunities both provide. The City of Barron is also the seat of Barron County, a county of approximately 46,000 residents which combines a rural lifestyle with access to the advantages of several medium and large metro areas. Barron is located approximately 90 miles from the Twin Cities metro area of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 55 miles from the City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

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