General Summary:

Benton REA invites applicants to apply for a full-time Member Services Manager. This role leads our Member Services team and brings together some of the most visible work we do: member communications and brand, key accounts, economic development, community programs, and energy services. You'll connect it all through coordinated budgets, staffing, technology, and partnerships, working under the general direction of the VP of Member Relationships from our West Richland campus. The position comes with an excellent benefit package that offers 100% company paid family insurance (medical, dental, vision), generous leave and 401k match, along with a 4x10 work schedule. Please see below for a list of our amazing benefits offering.

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Key Emphases:

Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the Member Services team. Set clear expectations, give regular feedback, and build a culture of trust, accountability, and follow-through.
Strategy into Results: Turn Cooperative strategy into department plans, projects, and budgets with measurable goals, and use data and member feedback to improve results year over year.
Brand & Communications: Guide our brand, marketing, website, social media, and publications, and partner across departments to keep members informed during outages, emerging issues, and program changes.
Key Accounts & Economic Development: Lead the key account program for commercial and industrial members and build strong relationships with local governments, economic development organizations, and businesses.
Community & Energy Services: Oversee youth programs, sponsorships, and community events, along with energy efficiency, net metering, EV, renewable projects, and BPA program requirements and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing people, budgets, projects, and external relationships, including demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibility.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience that allows the incumbent to successfully perform the essential job functions.

Special Requirements:

Valid driver's license.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with an electric cooperative, public utility, or energy-related organization.
Familiarity with BPA energy efficiency programs, power supply, and rates.
Key account or commercial and industrial customer management experience.
Brand management and communications experience.
Experience partnering with economic development organizations or local governments.
Communications and Marketing experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

401(k) plan with employer match of 14% with 7% employee contribution
20 hours of PTO per month, 0-4 years of service
2 floating holidays (10 hours each) annually
9 paid holidays (10 hours each) annually
4-10 work schedule, with every Friday off
Highly competitive, best in class, excellent comprehensive benefits package options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and STD. (Two medical plan options).
High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA
100% employer paid, 93% employee enrollment
Deductible $1,650 ind. / $3,300 family (2026)
90% coinsurance after deductible is met
Up to $600 employer match to HSA (family)
PPO Medical
Employee pays $265.05 ind. / $630.66 family per mo.
Deductible $300 ind. / $600 family
90% coinsurance after deductible is met
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous Tuition Assistance Program
Training and Development opportunities

Supplemental Information:

Selection process will include an interview and/or skills assessment through Willo, and in-person interview process.

Benton REA is an equal opportunity employer.

Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background process, to include drug screening and criminal background check.

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