About WRECA

• Exceptional communication skills, both formally and informally: Listens, relates and communicates in a manner that is effective and supports mutual understanding.
• Ability to motivate and positively influence others: Persuades and motivates others towards an outcome aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Respect and Appreciation: Supports an inclusive environment among member organizations, encouraging collaboration and valuing diverse perspectives across the association.
• Vision and Strategic Orientation: Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, that focuses on the future needs of the organization and those that it serves.
• Industry Knowledge and Leadership: Has extensive knowledge of the utility industry and uses this knowledge to guide the future direction of the organization.
• Results Driven: Achieves results by establishing and maintaining focus on challenging goals and measuring organizational performance against those goals and standards.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, public administration, political science, or a relevant field is required.
• Experience in association management, nonprofit leadership, or administrative operations, particularly in the energy or utility sector, is preferred.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight and regulatory compliance is required.
• Experience coordinating events and developing membership engagement strategies is needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with boards, committees, and external stakeholders.
• Background in legislative affairs or regulatory policy is preferred; familiarity with regional political and regulatory landscapes is a plus.

• Collaborate with the Board to develop comprehensive strategic plans that align with the association’s mission and vision.
• Create and implement actionable plans to achieve priority goals, regularly monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Manage daily office operations, including communications, scheduling, file retention and maintenance.
• Organize and coordinate regular board meetings, managing all logistics including venue booking, hotel blocks, catering, speakers and resource materials.
• Prepare meeting agendas, financial reports, and draft minutes.
• Provide governance guidance and ensure compliance with bylaws, policies, and internal controls.

• Develop and implement strategies to attract new members and retain existing ones, strengthening the value of membership through enhanced services, networking opportunities, and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate membership records and ensure timely communication with members.

• Develop fundraising initiatives to supplement membership dues.
• Identify and secure sponsors for board dinners, special events, and programs while building relationships with industry partners to generate financial support.

• Plan and successfully execute key association events, including annual meetings, golf tournaments, dinner auctions, legislative receptions, industry roundtables, individual meetings with state and federal legislators, and regulatory bodies, managing all logistics including venue booking, hotel blocks, catering, speakers and resource materials.

• Maintain and update the organization’s website and social media presence, developing content that effectively promotes cooperative legislative priorities and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with the media, legislators, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to enhance visibility and support for cooperative initiatives and public service programs.

• Collaborate with the Legislative Advisory Committee and contract lobbyist(s) to track, monitor, and analyze proposed legislation while providing timely updates to members on legislative developments and policy priorities.
• Draft policy briefs, advocacy materials, and correspondence for stakeholders and member utilities.
• Proactively craft legislation that aligns with association goals and objectives.
• Facilitate member meetings to discuss legislative strategy and action plans.

• Coordinate all aspects of the annual Olympia legislative rally, including scheduling and organizing the luncheon, facilitating state capitol meetings with legislators (hill climb), WRECA board meeting, and any association-hosted dinners or receptions.
• Plan and manage the annual Washington, D.C., legislative rally in conjunction with NRECA’s Hill Climb, including scheduling congressional meetings for members and organizing any formal dinners or receptions representing the association.
• Ensure timely communication and coordination with members regarding logistics, materials and policy objectives for both state and federal advocacy events.

• Represent the association in coalitions, industry forums, and public meetings, serving as a spokesperson to engage with media, policymakers, and key stakeholders.