Position Title: Part-Time Member Communications Representative
Department: Communications
Reports to: Member Communications Coordinator
Supervision Received: Direct
Supervision Exercised: Member Communication Outage Restoration Team
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Member Communications Representative helps keep members informed during outages, planned maintenance and other service-related events. This is a part-time position with a predictable schedule, typically four hours per day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The person in this position:
- Drafts and sends text messages, phone notifications and other communications to members
- Provides timely updates during outages and planned work
- Monitors and responds to member questions and outage-related inquiries
- Returns calls from members reporting outages or requesting information
- Tracks member feedback and assists with communication reports
- Must be able to appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices established by the Bluebonnet Red Flag policy
Tools and Equipment Used:
- Office Equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, etc.
- May be required to drive a cooperative vehicle
- According to established business need, must maintain a mobile phone and appropriate communication plan
Physical Demands:
- Requires repetitive motion of hands and fingers such as dialing and keyboarding
- Light lifting
Work Environment:
- Typical office environment, including remote and on-site work during scheduled shifts at Bluebonnet headquarters in Bastrop and the Engineering building in Giddings to ensure proximity to the Control Center
- In addition to normal business hours, required to work varying schedules, including shift work, call duty, extended hours, weekends and holidays and able to perform rotational 24/7 on-call duties
- Travels to Control Centers as needed and during Level 2 and 3 events, including on days and times beyond standard workdays and weekends
- This part-time position is not to exceed 29 hours per week and 1,000 hours per year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills, with a commitment to serving our members
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of Bluebonnet policies and knowledge of Public Utility Commission of Texas rules and policies
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in communications, public relations, customer communications or related field preferred
Licensing and Certification:
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Certified in CPR, First Aid, AED and Blood-borne pathogens
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Applications will be accepted through August 12, 2026.