Jasper County REMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Job Location:
Rensselaer, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Chief Executive Officer of Jasper County REMC this strong people-centered and business-savvy leader reports directly to the Board of Directors and drives the success of the cooperative across all areas of operation. The CEO provides confident decisive leadership over Finance Electrical Operations Broadband Services Customer Experience and Office Managementensuring seamless day-to-day operations while maintaining a clear focus on long-term strategy and organizational health.
This role leads the creation and execution of the annual budget making sound well-informed decisions that align operational priorities with the Boards strategic goals. Through clear consistent and transparent communication the CEO keeps the Board fully informed on financial performance customer engagement operational risks and progress toward strategic initiatives.
A strong leader of people the CEO builds trust accountability and engagement across the organization. They foster a positive and high-performing culture by investing in employee development setting clear expectations and leading with integrity. Safety is not just a priorityit is a shared responsibility and a mindset reinforced through leadership actions and decisions.
Externally the CEO serves as a confident credible and respected representative of Jasper County REMC at Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and throughout the local community. This leader builds strong relationships communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders champions innovation and represents the cooperative with professionalism and purpose.
The CEO will be responsible for demonstrating the following:
PROFESSIONALISM
- Consistently behaves and presents themself in a professional ethical and accountable manner consistent with the seven cooperative principles and organizational standards.
- Demonstrates a strong ethical foundation and is recognized as a selfless leader who prioritizes people and does what is right.
- Conveys a deep commitment to serving employees the Board and members through active listening clear communication and responsive leadership that builds confidence and trust.
LEADERSHIP AND VISION
- Is a credible confident leader with a strong professional presence who earns trust and respect while building rapport and connection across all levels of the organization.
- Brings experience leading complex operations and people with the ability to balance strategic vision operational execution and timely decision-making.
- Clearly communicates expectations goals and vision in a way that provides direction alignment and enthusiasm.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to employee growth and development by mentoring leaders developing talent and holding teams accountable for high performance.
- Promotes collaboration and partnership between the Board of Directors and staff to achieve shared objectives.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Possesses excellent communication skills and is an effective approachable communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Is a confident decision-maker who thinks like an owner uses data and sound judgment and takes responsibility for outcomes.
- Builds and maintains productive relationships with regulatory agencies legislative partners members and key external stakeholders.
BUSINESS ACUMEN
- Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen with comfort interpreting financial metrics evaluating risk and identifying opportunities that support long-term sustainability.
- Upholds and reinforces safety standards across the cooperative proactively identifying risks and taking decisive action to protect employees and operations.
Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate Requirements
- Senior executive leadership experience preferably within an electric cooperative utility energy broadband or similarly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated success leading both complex business operations and people including developing leaders managing performance and driving organizational alignment.
- Proven ability to work effectively with a Board of Directors providing strategic counsel transparent reporting and sound recommendations.
- Strong financial and business acumen including oversight of budgets financial performance risk management and long-term strategic planning.
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or executive leadership training preferred.
Additional Information :
WHAT YOULL GET:
- We believe what benefits our employees benefits our cooperative. Thats why we put our employees first-your health your family and your development. These arent just slogans: We offer health benefits a 401(k) match and pension plan and much more.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Accepting applications through Friday February 6 2026.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative Experience
- Google Suite
About Company
About Us Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 23 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 300,000 homes, busin ... View more
