Position Summary: Under the direction of the Special Projects Coordinator, the Member Services Coordinator is responsible for member and public relations, member communications and marketing services for member service programs and new developments by planning, organizing and coordinating Cooperative resources to promote the mission and services of McKenzie Electric Cooperative. The Member Services Coordinator develops, promotes and maintains effective communication and positive public relations programs for the Cooperative, its members and employees.

Responsibilities and Competencies:  The following responsibilities and competency statements are essential functions of this position and are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job function. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of personnel so classified.  The person in this position may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties are as assigned.

• Communicate MEC’s corporate mission, programs, services, policies and new developments to the membership, public and media.
• Coordinate and develop material for communications using the Cooperative monthly magazine, bill inserts, social media, etc.
• Assist with key accounts, billing, answering phones and member assistance.
• Provide assistance to key accounts program, including documenting and tracking key account activities.
• Active in community organizations
• Seeks opportunities for Cooperative involvement in the communities including events such as fairs, parades, educational events, etc.
• Hold a thorough understanding of Cooperative policies and procedures
• Design and author articles for Cooperative magazine and collaborates with employees on timely, relevant topics for magazine; produce Cooperative materials including flyers, forms, booklets, brochures, member letters, bill stuffers and new member packets.
• Prepare and maintain a Member Services work plan, goal, forecasting and budget; track all communications pending expenses, ensures statements are correct, paid in a timely fashion and assigned to the correct budget.
• Maintain energy efficiency rebate program by maintaining proper documentation, ensuring members understand the program and promptly paying rebates to members.
• Monitor and update Cooperative social media accounts by providing timely, relevant and professional updates regarding outages, events, activities, etc.
• Manage Cooperative website; collaborate with Touchstone to maintain website
• Coordinate Cooperative events including annual meeting, employee picnic, employee holiday party, etc. Create committee to ensure successful events.
• Maintain employee clothing reimbursement program
• Assists other departments as needed and communicates said assistance to manager
• Evaluate, analyze and recommend other public relations and marketing programs to management
• Establish relationships and meet with existing and prospective members, local governments, civic organization and community-based organizations to promote the Cooperative’s mission, interests and services.
• Familiar with the Cooperative’s policies and procedures and their practical application concerning connects, disconnects, payments, capital credit allocation and retirement; understanding of rate structure and billing cycles.
• Foster an effective working knowledge of marketing and writing techniques; constantly striving to develop writing abilities with a devotion to proper grammar and mechanics.
• Facilitate all marketing and member services programs to include member information, contacts, statistical data and any related matters. This includes assisting in the management and tracking of member participation and cost benefits of various member service programs and offerings.
• ttend and participates in training programs for improvement of job knowledge, skill and safety.

Competencies:

• Follows policies and procedures; upholds organizational values; works with ethics and integrity.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Manages difficult or emotional member situations; responds promptly to member needs; solicits member feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Focuses on solving conflicts, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to new and to others’ ideas.
• Speaks and writes clearly and informatively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continually build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Treats people with respect in actions and speech; respects diversity.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision making process.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time effectively; sets and achieves challenging goals.
• Adapts to changes in work environment; manages competing demands.
• Volunteers readily; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Maintains and promotes a positive, professional attitude.
• Views the Cooperative as a unit of interdependent functions and assists when needed.
• Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.