Job Description

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a "best place to work" employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.

Summary of Position:

We help electric cooperatives build broadband networks for the communities they serve to close the digital divide in rural America. We provide specific resources to help electric co-ops succeed as community-focused telecommunications providers and offer proven leadership to meet our membership's unique needs to compete against large telecommunications companies that spend millions of dollars each year to advocate for their policies.

We are looking to for a creative high performer to support and advance NRECA Broadband's communication capabilities. Working collaboratively with leadership and a cross-departmental team, this position focuses on proactively engaging with the media, developing and executing strategic communications campaigns, and cultivating strong relationships with broadband members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fosters strong relationships with reporters, especially in the tech and telecommunications sector, to further Association objectives.
• Writes toolkits, columns, news releases, statements, advisories, op-eds, website content and other communications materials that advance the Association's perspective and cement NRECA Broadband and electric co-ops as leading stakeholders in rural broadband solutions.
• Determines communications priorities related to major NRECA Broadband initiatives, working with subject matter experts, the communications staff, and our members.
• Engages with NRECA Broadband's leadership and other NRECA departments to provide co-ops with compelling and effective resources in support of the Association's policy priorities.
• Works with marketing, digital communications, and other departments across the organization to develop strategies that promote the value of NRECA Broadband and key resources for members.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in advocacy, politics, public or media relations or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working for electric cooperatives, political campaigns or Capitol Hill.
• Experience developing messages and impactful communications campaigns strongly preferred.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Additional Requirement:

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

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For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.