What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at WiredWest?
WiredWest is a cooperative of the Municipal Light Plants (MLPs) of six towns (Becket, Heath,
New Salem, Rowe, Washington, Windsor). The cooperative provides shared financial
management, operational services and maintenance for the six town’s fiber-optic internet plants.
WiredWest seeks an experienced individual who can gradually assume the role of
Executive Director (ED) from the existing/outgoing ED over a period of 6-12 months. During
this period, the Assistant Director (AD) would participate in all functions of the ED. The
expectation is this would involve 4-8 hours/week on average including two monthly zoom
board meetings. Expected compensation is negotiable and modest – in the range of $12-
15,000/year. At the conclusion of the training period, subject to Board approval, the candidate
would assume the role of ED which is currently compensated at $30,000/year. WiredWest
currently offers no benefits for either the AD or ED.
Work would be performed mostly in the candidate’s home office; but as needed the AD would
be required to travel to Cummington, Mass. to meet with the current ED; and to Goshen, Mass to
meet with the Treasurer for purpose of signing warrants and other financial responsibilities. The
candidate must have a fast, reliable internet connection and strong knowledge of typical business
software including Word, Excel, Zoom, DropBox. The candidate must be familiar
with preparing, reading and interpreting financial reports including P/L, Balance Sheet, and
analytical documents.
The strongest candidates for this position will have substantial knowledge of the nature, purpose,
and operations of Massachusetts Municipal Light Plants (MLPs) organized to provide internet
services; will be highly organized and detail-oriented; strongly-principled; able to work in a
consensus-building environment with the working Board; and be willing to make at least a fiveyear
commitment to the role of ED if selected and upon completion of the training/transitional
period.
Candidates should submit their resume and statement of interest via email
to jobs@wiredwest.net. The position will remain open until filled. A more detailed job
description will be provided to candidates who pass initial screening by the hiring committee.
Final hiring decision will be by the WiredWest Board of Directors
Salary : $12,000 - $15,000