Start your next career with Lake Region Electric Cooperative!
We are a member-owned, community-focused electric, natural gas, and energy services company. We work to efficiently deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to our members with over 29,000 services.
Located in Pelican Rapids, 45 miles SE of Fargo/Moorhead, we serve the heart of Minnesota lake country, including the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin and Wadena.
Vision: Leading, empowering, guiding members to use energy wisely to secure a better future for our families, our communities, and our world.
Mission: Provide our members with safe, reliable affordable energy, and lead by offering innovative services to grow the cooperative
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Our Board of Directors, in partnership with the recruiting firm HRExpertiseBP, is seeking entrepreneurial-minded candidates for the role of CEO.
As an innovative, driven leader for the cooperative, the CEO will advise and assist the 9-member Board of Directors in executing on the strategies that live out our vision and mission of providing innovative and sustainable energy services in the best interest of our membership. Ensures optimal member experience by effectively communicating the goals, achievements, advantages and opportunities of the Cooperative’s services. Supports employee growth and safety, our most valued assets. Pursues shared economies and partnerships in the administration of the power purchase program and power distribution. Oversees all financial transactions, keeping the board informed of the effectiveness of overall operations.
Successful candidates for consideration will bring a minimum of 7 years of proven leadership ability, exceptional communication skills with both the employee and public audience, strong business acumen, commitment to a team culture, extensive knowledge of the electric utility industry with subsidiary business management, and a bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
TO APPLY:
Please send resume, cover letter, salary expectations and professional/personal references no later than March 16, 2025 to:
Debra Englund, CEO
HRExpertiseBP
24446 Martin St NW
St. Francis, MN 55070
or email to debra@hrexpertisebp.com
If you are ready to join a team that believes in their mission and takes pride in what they do for our membership, apply for one of our open positions today!
We offer a competitive benefit package including:
Company Paid:
- Single Coverage, medical Insurance
- HRA & HSA contribution
- 401k match and discretionary contributions
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life Insurance
Employee Paid:
- Medical Insurance for dependents
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Benefit Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Other supplemental benefit offerings
Value adds:
- Generous paid time-off accrual
- 10 paid holidays
- On-site fitness center
- Annual uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job offers are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment screening which may include a physical examination, drug screening, background check, reference check, and motor vehicle record check as applicable to the position.
LREC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, public assistance, age, marital status, familial status, or protected veteran status. To learn more, view your EEO rights under the law.
How to Apply
A completed application, which requires a signature via the application process, is only considered for the applied indicated position. Submit an application for each position to which you intend to be considered. A cover letter and resume may be attached during the online application process.
Contact Human Resources regarding the accessibility of our website, an accommodation request, or assistance needed in completing the application process, via email HR@lrec.coop, or phone 800-552-7658.