Vice President of Marketing & External Relations

Job overview

The Vice President of Marketing & External Relations is an onsite role based in Albert Lea, MN, with a salary range of $120,000–$160,000 per year. This executive leadership position supports Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility. This role provides strategic leadership for communications, marketing, energy services, and external relations. The VP leads teams to strengthen member trust, manage public presence, and build community partnerships, reporting directly to the President & CEO.

What you'll do

• Provide executive leadership for marketing and communications
• develop strategies to strengthen member trust
• oversee brand and media relations
• represent the cooperative with policymakers and community leaders
• provide oversight for energy efficiency and load management programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

$120k-$160k

full-time

day shift

albert lea mn

dairyland power

marketing

external relations

utility

executive

onsite

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance, employer HSA contribution, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick and holiday time, wellness program, hybrid work option.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of experience in marketing or communications, including 3+ years of leadership.

About the employer

Dairyland Power Cooperative is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.