Education and Outreach Coordinator

Education and Outreach Coordinator

Join our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! Do you enjoy connecting with students communities and cooperative members Are you someone who likes bringing ideas to life through presentations events outreach materials and hands-on learning Were looking for an Education and Outreach Coordinator who is excited to share the cooperative story support meaningful community outreach and help people better understand the value of electric this role youll work with East River and our member systems to coordinate youth education programs support trade shows and community events and share important safety and cooperative messages with a variety of audiences.

Our Cooperative Community

As a cooperative we do things differently! The decisions we make are made with our members in mind. Weve built our foundation on Touchstone Energys four cooperative values: integrity accountability innovation and commitment to community. These values represent the cooperative difference which is why we value things like community outreach teamwork and work-life balance.

This incredible job opportunity awaits you at our main campus in Madison South Dakota. Madison offers a warm and welcoming small-town atmosphere combined with modern amenities that make it the perfect place for you and your family. Take advantage of great resources like the state-of-the-art Madison Regional Hospital experience the innovative campus of Dakota State University enjoy a thriving community center and more. With two stunning lakes nearby recreational opportunities are abundant and youll be just a short drive away from many of eastern South Dakotas most popular attractions.

What Youll Accomplish

As a valued member of our team youll have the opportunity to make a difference every day. Your education skills and experience will be put to excellent use contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional wholesale power to our members. Youll work alongside passionate professionals who embody the cooperative values of integrity accountability innovation and commitment to community. We believe in investing in your growth and development which is why we offer paid training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your this position you will:

• Team up with East Rivers member systems to bring Co-ops in the Classrooms presentations to students across our service territory.
• Help East River show up in a friendly positive way at trade shows local fairs member system annual and district meetings and other regional events.
• Share important safety messages through hands-on demonstrations using East Rivers exhibits and outreach resources.
• Keep East Rivers youth outreach curriculum fresh engaging and effective for the students and audiences we serve.
• Help create trade show displays outreach materials and community engagement resources that support East River and our member systems.
• Build meaningful connections with member systems community partners schools and organizations through meetings events associations and outreach opportunities.
• Support East Rivers strategic goals by helping move education outreach safety and cooperative engagement efforts forward.
• Jump in where needed to support East Rivers mission and help make a positive impact for our members and communities.

Showcase Your Knowledge Abilities and Expertise. Do you have

• A bachelors degree in education communications business or a related field
• A valid drivers license and willingness to travel frequently with occasional overnight stays
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence presenting information to students community members cooperative partners and groups of all sizes
• Experience in public speaking cooperative or utility communications and event planning preferred
• Strong organization skills and the ability to keep track of details schedules materials and follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer technology tools
• A positive professional presence and a genuine interest in building relationships supporting communities and sharing the cooperative story

Benefits that Matter

At East River we value your well-being and want you to thrive. Thats why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance with employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Access to a wellness program and financial planning resources
• Retirement pension plan and contribution to a 401(k) savings plan
• Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave and holidays
• 9/80 work schedule which gives you every other Friday off to encourage a work-life balance.

Want to learn more about East River Visit our websites career pages and hear what our current employees have to say.

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Applications accepted through September 23 2026 with interviews expected to begin the week of October 5.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

All positions are subject to a post-offer pre-employment background check and drug screen. Some positions may be subject to a job-based physical exam.

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