Vice President of Strategic Engagement & External Affairs

Vice President of Strategic Engagement & External Affairs

The Vice President of Strategic Engagement & External Affairs serves as a member of the Cooperative’s executive leadership team and provides strategic direction and executive oversight for marketing, communications, broadband sales, member & customer engagement, economic development, public relations, government affairs, and external partnerships. This position is responsible for advancing the Cooperative’s strategic growth by strengthening member relationships, enhancing the Cooperative’s brand and reputation, driving broadband adoption, supporting economic development initiatives, and cultivating productive relationships with elected officials, community leaders, business partners, and industry organizations.

Working collaboratively across all departments, this executive develops and executes strategies that promote organizational growth, advocate for the Cooperative’s interests, communicate the Cooperative’s mission and values, and ensure members and communities remain at the center of every decision. The Vice President serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team while representing the Cooperative throughout the communities it serves.

Work effectively as an employee of Paulding Putnam and maintain good job behavior
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• Must be supportive of Cooperative business concepts and principles.
• Must be of high integrity, dependable and professional.
• Punctual and conscientious about work hours and perform overtime when requested. Communicate with supervisor when unable to work at the appointed time.
• Accept responsibility for the duties of your position. Work diligently toward complete accurate work assignments.
• Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the duties of the position. Attend meetings and seminars as directed.
• Continually develop and recommend more efficient and effective ways of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Review and abide by established policies and procedures of the Cooperative.
• Must have a high regard for the safety of themselves and others. Promote safety in every activity and attend scheduled safety meetings as directed. Become familiar with and abide by the Paulding Putnam safety rules and procedures.
• Must have the desire to work as part of a team and contribute to the high morale in the organization. Promote teamwork through communication and cooperation. Treat co-workers in a professional manner and consider the opinions and personal needs of others.
• Accept and adapt positively to changes in your position and within the Cooperative. Develop a commitment to accept ongoing change.
• Be a positive influence within and outside the Cooperative.
• Support the Cooperative’s mission by staying current with information to cultivate and positively project the Cooperative’s philosophy.

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Cooperative’s marketing, communications, broadband sales, member services, public relations, government affairs, economic development, community engagement, and strategic partnerships.
• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, policy development, budgeting, enterprise risk management, and long-term planning.
• Advise the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees on strategic initiatives, public policy, member trends, economic development opportunities, and external issues affecting the Cooperative.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Strategic Engagement and External Affairs strategy that advances the Cooperative’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Lead the Cooperative’s external growth strategy by aligning marketing, sales, communications, government affairs, economic development, strategic partnerships, and member engagement to strengthen the Cooperative’s long-term position and create value for members.
• Develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives that strengthen the Cooperative’s brand, increase member engagement, and drive broadband subscriber growth and service adoption.
• Direct broadband sales strategies, customer…