Associated Electric Cooperative Inc | Diversity Employer

Serving members binds our three-tiered cooperative system.

As a cooperative, Associated Electric has an advantage when it comes to keeping owners and members happy.

The two are one and the same.

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa that serve more than 900,000 customers.

AECI is a cooperative guided by the seven cooperative principles that reflect the best interests of members: voluntary and open membership; education, training and information; democratic member control; cooperation among cooperatives; members' economic participation; concern for community; autonomy and independence.

Meet the Mojo Behind Our Mission

Mojo — It's a power that allows a person, as well as an organization like Associated Electric Cooperative, to be very successful.

At Associated, our employees are the mojo behind our mission to provide affordable, reliable electricity and support services to the six member systems that own Associated. Those six G&Ts then send the power we generate down the line to 51 local co-ops serving some 910,000 homes, farms and businesses in Missouri, southeast Iowa and northeast Oklahoma.

Those members count on their rural electric cooperatives to deliver electricity 24/7 -- and they succeed with the power from Associated.

Every one of our employees plays a part in meeting our mission. More than 700 employees at four main locations serve with their talent, skills and expertise across a wide spectrum of technical, operational and professional disciplines.

The cooperative is committed to employees and provides competitive compensation, retirement, health, paid time off and other benefits, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development. We also support wellness, family recreation and community service.

If you are ready to work with a cooperative whose financial position and credit ratings continue to be among the best in the country, in a work environment where leaders truly care about the well-being of the workforce, you're at the right place.

Core Values

We aim to encourage, inspire and protect ethical decision-making.

Our core values support our mission, shape our culture and serve as guiding principles that dictate our behaviors and actions.

• Safety – We work as a team and look out for each other. We continually strive to improve safety performance and take immediate action when a safety issue is identified.

• Integrity – We act with honesty, respect, accountability and commitment in all functions and interactions. This strengthens our relationships within Associated and our three-tiered system, as well as with our strategic business partners.

• Member Focused – We never forget whom we work for and why we exist. We are committed to supplying reliable electricity and being the low-cost provider for our member-owners.

• Employee Value – We have confidence in ourselves and the organization and we trust and respect each other. We leverage the talents and contributions of every individual and encourage individual responsibility and quick action.

• Performance Excellence – We value, recognize and reward high performance. Through innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement we achieve efficiencies and meet our members’ expectations.

• Community Citizenship – We partner with our local communities to improve the quality of life. This begins with providing economical and reliable power and continues as we represent Associated in the community.

Diversity

Our Commitment
Associated recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a strategic resource. Our business success is a reflection of the quality and skill of our employees, including the ideas, opinions, perspectives and talents of all who make up our workforce. Diversity enriches the entire cooperative and the member-owners we serve.

Associated is committed to the goals of equal employment opportunity. We strive to provide a work environment that fosters fairness, equality and respect for diversity; one that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. We believe in fostering a climate of inclusion to promote learning, innovation and opportunity for growth.

Diverse Careers

If you are ready for a highly visible role, a chance to accomplish your professional goals and to partner with an award-winning organization -- Associated Electric Cooperative has opportunities for you.

Working at Associated is a career filled with challenges, rewarding work experiences, state-of-the-art tools and exceptional benefits. We are a premier employer comprised of the best and the brightest in the industry.

We are searching for talented, enthusiastic people to contribute to our team as we work to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. If you are intelligent, innovative and looking to contribute within a progressive, collaborative business culture, we want to talk to you.