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Wabash Valley Power Alliance

Noble REMC Chief Executive Officer CEO

Wabash Valley Power Alliance, Albion, Indiana, United States, 46701


Noble REMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Full-time Noble REMC was created by our community to serve our community, and more than 85 years later, we continue to take that duty seriously each and every day – with a little fun mixed in, of course. Our local electric cooperative delivers electricity to nearly 10,000 members in Noble, DeKalb and six other surrounding counties in northeast Indiana, spanning more than 1,250 miles of energized line. Although located in Albion, the cooperative considers its entire service territory as its community. Noble REMC is a leader in local economic and community development, and many of our employees and directors have been, and continue to be, an integral part of a range of community organizations. As a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, we are among more than 700 other rural electric cooperatives who have pledged to maintain high expectations for customer service, integrity, accountability, innovation and community service. WHY WORK FOR US We pride ourselves on our employees and their dedication to the well-being of the co-op, our members and the surrounding community. When you invest your time and energy at Noble REMC, we invest right back. We offer our employees: competitive compensation, continued training and education, wellness programs, pension plan, 401(k) match and paid vacation, holiday and personal time. In addition to our individual benefits, Noble REMC is continuously working to maintain and further improve upon our culture of safety. A member of the Commitment to Zero Contacts national initiative, it’s our duty and privilege to live up to our mission statement: “Noble REMC: Where safety is the standard and members are the priority.” YOUR IMPACT: The successful candidate will be a well-rounded leader who will focus on developing and executing the business strategy of the cooperative while focused on the best interests of the members of Noble REMC. This position requires a person of high integrity with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of leadership. The CEO is responsible for ensuring the cooperative delivers high quality service to all stakeholders and serves as a community leader to position the cooperative to be an integral part of the community. The CEO will be responsible for providing the following: PROFESSIONALISM Consistently behaves and presents themself in a professional and ethical manner consistent with the seven cooperative principles and organizational standards. Offers a near flawless core ethical foundation. Regarded and recognized as a professional selfless leader who faithfully seeks to do what’s right for people first. Conveys a deep commitment to serving employees, the board, and external members. This includes listening, building confidence, increasing satisfaction, and responding to needs. LEADERSHIP AND VISION Is a credible leader demonstrating a strong professional presence while conveying trust, rapport, and connection with teams while leading the organization. Has been a member of a management team with leadership experience that can naturally adapt to a versatile role. He or she is also equally adept at building a strategic platform for company and member growth opportunities as well as actively and thoughtfully managing and mitigating risk appropriately. Communicates expectations, goals, and vision in a way that provides clarity and excites interest. Demonstrates a commitment to employee growth and development, mentors employees and ensures all employees within the cooperative function at a high level. Promotes and generates cooperation between the board of directors and staff to achieve collective outcomes. COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT With exceptional communications skills, he or she is an effective communicator with high interpersonal, relationship-building skills who can partner effectively with the Board, members of the cooperative, and all other 3rd parties. Is a highly innovative, hands-on leader who thinks like an owner of the business. Has an unending passion and quite effectively employs fact-based decision-making process supportable by data and sound decision methodology. Will facilitate and build meaningful relationships with regulatory and legislative parties. BUSINESS ACUMEN Is well versed in business acumen and is comfortable with financial metrics and has a detailed understanding of the key financial opportunities as well as financial risk strategies. Upholds the safety standards of the cooperative. Proactively identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, marketing/communications, engineering, accounting, or a related field with at least 5plus years of leadership experience preferred or 10years of increasingly responsible administrative, management, and/or supervisory experience. Cooperative and/or electric utility experience, preferred All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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