Operations Associate, NRECA International

Job Description NRECA International is the international arm of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), bringing more than six decades of experience in rural electrification, cooperative development, and utility strengthening to partners around the world. Working with utilities, governments, donors, communities, and the private sector, NRECA International helps expand access to reliable electricity, improve utility performance, strengthen local institutions, and build the workforce needed to sustain them.

Our work is informed by the experience of America's electric cooperatives and enhanced by the contributions of electric cooperative professionals who volunteer their expertise through NRECA International programs. Together, we help deliver practical, community-focused energy solutions that support economic growth and improve quality of life.

Summary of Position:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive individual with strong attention to detail and a desire to learn. As an Operations Associate, you will support NRECA International's business development activities and member volunteer program. Key areas of support include opportunity tracking, proposal coordination, CRM and records maintenance, reporting, travel and logistics, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This individual will also maintain accurate program information and support efficient execution of business development, volunteer engagement, events, and department operations.

This position is eligible for NRECA's hybrid schedule, allowing flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Supports the identification, tracking, and qualification of funding, partnership, and project opportunities, including maintaining business development pipelines, CRM systems, opportunity trackers, and proposal calendars.

Coordinates proposal development activities, including schedules, document management, contributor inputs, submission requirements, and supporting materials such as proposal narratives, capability statements, presentations, budgets, and related documentation.

Conducts research on donors, partners, funding priorities, and market opportunities to support business development planning and proposal preparation.

Prepares reports, dashboards, and other tracking materials to summarize business development activities, volunteer program participation, program outcomes, and operational metrics.

Coordinates recruitment, onboarding, communications, assignments, travel, logistics, and administrative requirements for electric cooperative member volunteers in collaboration with program staff and volunteer leaders.

Maintains volunteer databases, skills inventories, participation records, program documentation, and related records to support accurate reporting and program administration. Supports volunteer recognition activities, program evaluation efforts, and stakeholder engagement related to the member volunteer program.

Coordinates domestic and international travel arrangements, meetings, workshops, training programs, conferences, and stakeholder events for staff, consultants, volunteers, and international participants.

Maintains accurate business development, volunteer program, operational, and project records and ensures data quality, completeness, and integrity. Identifies opportunities to improve tracking tools, workflows, records management, and operational processes to support efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications Required

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

One or more years of experience in operations support, project coordination, business development support, proposal coordination,…