Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant – Carthage, TN, Full‑time.

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is an electric co‑op that serves more than 54,000 members across Jackson, Overton, Putnam, and Smith Counties. Learn more at

We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and service‑oriented Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Office and the Communications Specialist. This role welcomes visitors, handles calls, performs clerical duties, and contributes to a welcoming environment for members, guests, and staff.

• Welcome visitors and assist or direct them to the appropriate employee
• Answer and route incoming phone calls
• Perform clerical and administrative duties for the Executive Office
• Advise members of services available through the Cooperative
• Assist with filing, photocopying, collating, and other general office support tasks
• Maintain corporate mail sorting, lobby, and break room areas
• Support the Communications Specialist
• Help create a welcoming, professional, and service oriented experience for members, guests, and employees
• Attend and participate in safety meetings as required
• Perform other duties as requested or required from time to time

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required
• Additional emphasis in secretarial science or general business preferred, but not required
• Minimum one year of practical application of secretarial or general business skills desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of secretarial, clerical, and general office procedures and equipment
• Proficiency of keyboarding skills, computer skills, and social media platforms
• Professionalism, excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities in conformity with established policies and procedures
• Certified in basic first aid and CPR in accordance with Cooperative policies and procedures

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for growth and development

UCEMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action employer. UCEMC is committed to guaranteeing to its employees and all applicants for employment equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status, except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Applications are accepted through June 12, 2026, 4:30 PM CST. For more details, contact the Human Resources Department at  option 3, option 5.