Community Development & Finance Representative
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Job Location:
Montgomery, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Community Development & Finance Representative
(Governmental Affairs & Economic Development Department)
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative headquartered in Andalusia AL is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative serving the wholesale power needs of 20 distribution members - 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. Today PowerSouth remains a trusted energy provider for its member systems who serve end-use consumers in 39 counties in Alabama and ten counties in Florida.
PowerSouths most important asset is a workforce of over 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouths number one core value and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.
JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The purpose of this position is to administer the community development program and the existing industry program as well as access utilize and develop federal state and private financing and funding for economic development property and infrastructure development. This position will serve as a member of the economic development team that provides comprehensive economic development on behalf of the members of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. This position assists local economic developers by providing community development assistance to PowerSouth served communities. The position will arrange existing industry visits and coordinate with appropriate member systems and their communities. This position requires a Bachelors degree in General Business Marketing Economics Finance Business Administration Public Administration Management Planning Geography or a closely related field. Specific formal training in economic development in addition to five (5) or more years of experience in economic development finance banking or a closely related field is also required. Prior economic development experience within the electric utility industry is highly desirable as well as strong oral and written communication and public speaking skills. A comparable combination of education and experience will be considered. This position will work in the Montgomery AL area.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for implementation of community development programs to enhance community preparedness for future development and to recommend promote and participate in the formation of strategic infrastructure development and funding plans for PowerSouth the member systems and their participating allies. Assists communities by providing or coordinating data resources education and training and other community development related programs.
- Develops and maintains expertise in securing and utilizing public and private sector financing tools with particular emphasis on public financing programs; promotes and coordinates preparation and submission of loan applications for PowerSouth and member owners (as requested) and develops implements and supports a PowerSouth revolving loan fund.
- Implements and manages the PowerSouth Existing Industry program by coordinating with existing industries PowerSouth members local and state economic developers and other PowerSouth staff.
- Seeks to develop and maintain a working knowledge of the member systems the communities industrial sites and buildings by review of community data and personal visits to selected communities.
- Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting team work group goals and objectives proper communication and cooperation within the department division throughout the PowerSouth organization and with member systems.
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
- 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
- Group Life Benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Personal and Sick Leave
- Educational Assistance
Employment is subject to a negative drug screen background check and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.
Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouths website at by February 12 2026.
EOE including disability/vets
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Cold Calling
- Outbound Sales
- Account Management
- Salesforce
- Inside Sales
- Telemarketing
- CRM Software
- Lead Generation
About Company
Who We Are PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, Ala., is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems in Alabama and northwest Florida. Since 1941, we have e ... View more
