Member Programs Coordinator

Position Summary: 

The Member Programs Coordinator is responsible for supporting Central and Member Services in areas related to the development and implementation of programs designed to add value to member cooperatives. This will include, but is not limited to Member Programs, Integrated Resource Planning, and other programs (e.g. federal funding opportunities). Works with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on Central’s Member programs and market trends that impact Member programs.


2. Provide primary support in the development and administration of Member programs at the direction of Central’s Members.


3. Provide direct support and oversight to Central staff and project consultants to learn, design and implement new programs.


4. Assist with research to identify technologies and resources that add value for Central’s Members.


5. Provide analytical support periodically for energy programs, electric rates, trends, and demand side management.


6. Assist project management for new and existing projects as determined by Central’s Members.


7. Develop and maintain working relationships with:
   
   
   
   • Cooperative Members
   
   
   • State, Regional and National Cooperative Organizations
   
   
   • Trade/Vendor groups that support or provide Member Programs
   
   
   
   


8. Works directly with Cooperative Members and other departments at Central to provide support for Cooperative Member DER efforts and other Member priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication, which includes speaking and communicating amongst groups of all sizes


2. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


3. Highly detailed oriented


4. Project-management skills


5. Knowledge of Cooperative Electric Utility model a plus


6. Knowledge of energy management, utility programs rates, metering systems and utility practices a plus


7. This position requires travel of approximately 10% - 15%. This includes travel time as needed to attend Member sites, conferences and training necessary to keep abreast of industry changes as needed to perform the job responsibilities.

Education and Work Experience:

1. Associates degree or higher education in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Accounting, Computer Sciences or related field.


2. 2+ years’ experience with the electric utility preferred.