Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

　　Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

　　As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

　　The Executive Assistant will provide executive-level assistance to the Executive Vice President & General Counsel and the Vice President of External Relations in a wide array of administrative and staff support functions. Responsible for directing, planning and organizing functions necessary to support the Office of General Counsel division staff and other Departments and Divisions as directed by Manager, Administrative Services. Handle confidential issues daily.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

　　Remain flexible, proactive and efficient. Exercise good judgement in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, while maintaining a balance between multiple priorities.

　　Manage Division Leaders’ extremely active calendar, Email and tasks as required including: Responding to meeting requests; Managing priorities and tasks; Review, monitor and prepare for deadlines; Participate in a weekly calendar review; Prepare materials for meetings

　　Perform delegate duties for Leader, as directed.

　　Partner with the Finance division to assist in coordination of the division’s annual budget and monthly reforecast. Includes performing data analysis and assisting Division Cost Center Managers in accurately creating budgets and reporting expenses and forecasts.

　　Independently and proactively prepare for Division-level meetings and those called by the EVP/GC including: Planning, Scheduling, Agendas, Meeting materials, Capture and track action items

　　Independently and proactively draft communications, reports and presentations for Division Leader.

　　Manage travel-related activities for EVP/GC and VP External Relations) including: Registering for events, Coordinating travel arrangements with Travel Services; Completing expense reports

　　Assist in preparing for a wide variety of committee meetings, i.e., presentations, reports, posting to CTO.

　　Frequent contact with DPC’s Board of Directors, Cooperative Managers and a variety of outside legal organizations.

　　Perform other duties as assigned.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

　　Education & Experience : Associate degree plus five (5) years’ progressively responsible experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills; mathematical, analytical and organizational skills with an attention to detail. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite of products and ability to master company specific applications. Highly organized and efficient at managing tasks.

　　Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

　　Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

　　Life insurance

　　Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

　　Paid Time Off

　　Robust Wellness Program

　　New Flexible Work Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　So much more!

　　Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

　　If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

　　With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

　　At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

　　Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.