Full-Time

Member Communications Manager

Posted on 10/31/2025

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

1,001-5,000 employees

National service organization for electric cooperatives

No salary listed

Arlington, VA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; on-site days in Arlington, VA required.

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science or related field.
  • 8 or more years of experience in advocacy, politics, member engagement, public or media relations or a related field.
  • 2 or more years of experience working for electric cooperatives or on political campaigns / Capitol Hill.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Leads NRECA’s member communications efforts with a focus on proactively conveying NRECA’s value and noteworthy developments.
  • Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with NRECA’s membership to help enhance the association’s standing among members.
  • Drives the development of impactful communications tools and resources to help co-ops navigate complex challenges.
  • Determines communications priorities related to major NRECA initiatives, working with subject matter experts, the communications staff, and our members.
  • Works to develop innovative content strategies that maximize audience exposure to key member communications content.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with message testing and message execution preferred.
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

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National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is the national service organization for America’s electric cooperatives. It promotes, supports, and protects the interests of its 900+ member electric co-ops and their consumer-members, aiming to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electric service. It advances energy technologies through research and development and helps co-ops implement the best energy solutions for their communities. NRECA distinguishes itself by being a member-driven network that combines advocacy, policy, research, education, and global rural electrification efforts, rather than selling a single product. Its goal is to strengthen the cooperative model, expand access to affordable electricity, and advance energy innovation for rural areas at home and abroad.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1940

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What believers are saying

  • Data center demand adds 86 gigawatts in 2026, boosting co-op revenues.
  • Congressional support increases RUS Electric Loan Program funding.
  • USDA awards $3B-$9.7B enable clean energy projects for co-ops.

What critics are saying

  • Amber Allman's Gannett background weakens rural advocacy messaging.
  • Leadership reshuffles with Paulsen and Littrell erode board stability.
  • BEAD grants favor fiber providers, bankrupting smaller co-op broadband.

What makes National Rural Electric Cooperative Association unique

  • NRECA represents 900+ rural electric co-ops covering 56% of U.S. landmass.
  • Secured $15 million DOE award for cooperative support and innovation.
  • Leads advocacy amid data center load growth and grid reliability concerns.

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Company News

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Jun 2nd, 2025
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