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Vice President of Marketing & External Relations (Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative - Albert Lea, MN)
Dairyland Power CooperativeAlbert Lea, MN · full time · VP
$120,000 – $160,000
Listed on Dairyland Power Cooperative’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This executive role oversees marketing, communications, member services and external relations for an electric cooperative serving nearly 20,000 members across southern Minnesota. It suits an experienced marketing or communications leader comfortable in a utility or cooperative environment who can balance member engagement with regulatory awareness and community partnerships.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, public policy or related field
- Minimum 7 years progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, member/customer service, external affairs, energy programs or related field
- At least 3 years of leadership experience
- Executive-level leadership experience with ability to guide teams and programs
- Strong understanding of marketing, communications, member engagement and public relations strategies
- Ability to guide organizational digital presence including website, social media, email and digital advertising
- Ability to build effective relationships with members, employees, board members, policymakers and community partners
- Strategic planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel overnight up to 10%
Nice to have
- Advanced degree
- Electric cooperative, utility or related industry experience
- Knowledge of electric utility programs including energy efficiency, load management and distributed generation