What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Vice President and General Manager position at Minnesota Rural Electric Association?
Executive Vice President and General Manager
WIPCO is a non-profit, member-owned rural electric distribution cooperative with approximately 2,100 miles of line serving nearly 3,500 members in west central Iowa with the headquarters in Denison, Iowa and a satellite office in Onawa, Iowa. Denison and the surrounding communities offer excellent recreational opportunities, including hunting and fishing areas, golf courses, an aquatic center, parks, and more. It is also conveniently located near Omaha, Nebraska, Sioux City, Iowa, and Des Moines, Iowa.
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The Board seeks candidates with demonstrated competence in the management and leadership of an electric cooperative. Candidates should possess strong people skills and “hands-on” operations experience in power supply, rates, and engineering, along with proficiency in finance, accounting, human resources, safety, and customer service. The ability to work effectively with the WIPCO Board is crucial, exemplified by a collaborative, team-oriented approach to governance, initiative, innovation, and strategic vision.
Responsibilities include :
- Overall management of WIPCO
- Reporting directly to the 10-member Board of Directors
- Administering policies and directives established by the Board
- Managing multiple tasks through a collaborative problem-solving approach to achieve organizational objectives
A summary of candidate qualifications is as follows :
Candidates with an understanding of the challenges facing rural Iowa and a strong commitment to address the needs of rural communities in the state will be preferred.
WIPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the NRECA defined benefit pension plan and 401k savings plan. The Cooperative also offers medical, dental, LTD, STD, and life insurance plans along with paid time off. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application packages should include a cover letter and resume, with the cover letter explaining why the applicant is seeking the position and why they believe they are the best choice. Applicants should state salary requirements or salary range requested. The application package should include 4 business and 2 personal references.
Application packages should be sent to the following, no later than January 31, 2025 :
All information shall be kept strictly confidential
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