top of page
Search

Now Hiring - Executive Assistant

Harrison County REC is now hiring for an Executive Assistant. This position reports directly to the CEO. Interested candidates should send their resume with references to: Shadon Blum (sblum@hcrec.coop) by no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday, April 8th. See below for a complete job posting with summary. Questions regarding the position? Contact our office at 712.647.2727.


Position Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high‑level administrative, organizational, and communications support to the CEO and leadership team of the cooperative. This role ensures efficient daily operations, supports governance activities, assist with the coordination of internal and external communications, and helps advance the cooperative’s mission of delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electric service to its member‑owners.


Executive Support

  • Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings, including board meetings, committee sessions, and industry events.

  • Prepare meeting materials, presentations, reports, and correspondence.

  • Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical) for executive and board documents.

  • Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting.


Board & Governance Support

  • Assist in preparing agendas, minutes, and board packets for monthly and special board meetings.

  • Recording minutes during every board, executive, and staff meeting.

  • Ensure compliance with cooperative bylaws, regulatory requirements, and record‑keeping standards.

  • Maintain board calendars, training tracking, and director documentation.


Office & Administrative Operations

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of executive leadership.

  • Support HR functions such as posting job openings, onboarding materials, and maintaining personnel files.

  • Order office supplies, coordinate vendors, and assist with cooperative event planning.

  • Provide backup support for answering phones.


Communication & Member Relations Support

  • Draft internal communications, newsletters, and announcements as needed.

  • Assist with member inquiries that require executive‑level attention.

  • Support cooperative programs, community events, and special projects.

  • Provide support for social media platforms and oversee website maintenance.


Project Coordination

  • Track deadlines, initiatives, and follow‑up tasks for the CEO and leadership team.

  • Assist in research, data collection, and preparation of strategic planning materials.

  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required

  • Associate degree in business administration, office management, communications, or related field or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum 3–5 years of administrative or executive support experience.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); familiarity with Teams is a plus.

Preferred

  • Experience working in an electric cooperative, utility, public agency, or similar regulated industry.

  • Knowledge of cooperative principles and rural electric operations.


Core Competencies

  • Professionalism and Confidentiality

  • Problem‑Solving and Initiative

  • Member‑Focused Mindset

  • Time Management

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • Accuracy and Accountability


Working Conditions

  • Full‑time, onsite role in a professional office environment.

  • Occasional evening hours for board meetings or cooperative events.

  • Light local travel may be required.

bottom of page