Job Description
Position: Assistant Director, Energy Programs
Reports to: Director, Energy Programs
Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $120,200 - $157,500 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $120,200 - $194,700
Anticipated Start Date: Early – Mid January
Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA
BACKGROUND
About Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.
Our Vision
Clean, affordable energy for everyone.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.
Our Location
Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington.
The Assistant Director, Energy Programs would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum for all-staff and other in-person meetings.
What We’re Looking For:
The Assistant Director – Energy Programs will support the planning, developing, organizing, integrating, managing, and implementing of multiple energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, as well as manage day-to-day activities of the Energy Programs team.
The Assistant Director – Energy Programs will report to and is a direct line of support to the Director of Energy Programs, both in their day-to-day capacity and in company-wide and stakeholder meetings and communications as needed. You will work closely with the Assistant Director – Program Operations and collaborate with support groups including Finance, Planning and Evaluation, Innovation and Development (InnDev), Communications and Customer Service (CCS), and IT to meet organizational objectives.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide strategic guidance and support for the overall suite of energy programs, ensuring these implement and support Energy Trust goals and strategies. Assess resource needs and constraints across the Energy Programs portfolios and make priority recommendations to Director of Energy Programs and Executive Team members as applicable.
- Oversee programs sectors in the planning, developing, organizing, integrating, managing, and implementing of multiple energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Hire senior management staff and contractors for energy programs.
- Identify best practices and oversee change management to improve program processes with the goal of meeting future Energy Programs’ needs and budget scenarios.
- Oversee the management and development of program budgets by senior staff and program managers ensuring budgets are managed to approved levels.
- Lead continuous process improvement, development and management of statements of work.
- Work closely with Assistant Director - Programs Operations to define, develop, and implement efficient and coordinated support services and energy program activities.
- Support Energy Trust initiatives and goals outlined in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan and Oregon Public Utilities Commission (OPUC) Equity metrics, focused specifically on metric and reporting requirements, contracting, and hiring. Oversee consistent execution of DEI program strategies and guide the evolution of activities towards goal attainment.
- Serve as a partner to internal support groups (Legal, Finance, IT, CCS, InnDev) for resolution of emerging and time-sensitive issues. Prioritize program resources supporting long-term initiatives in these areas. Ensure program staff across all sectors are responsive to all internal support groups.
- Anticipate funder and regulatory needs for information from programs related to performance, new initiatives, and delivery contracts by planning and directing the creation of analyses, visuals, and explanations by program staff.
- Work closely with CCS and InnDev staff to inform discussions and plans related to funder interests and make program resources available to respond to funder needs and inquiries. Support funding negotiations for multimillion-dollar projects and in developing related project contracting elements that meet Energy Trust goals while balancing risks.
- Partner with InnDev and Community & New Initiatives staff to launch new initiatives within Programs. Ensure that appropriate program staff are involved.
- Lead the RFP process for external contractors and lead contract negotiations. Support the development and management of statements of work and negotiation of contract terms.
- Perform all job functions in a safe manner.
- Perform all other job duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Supervise up to six Energy Program sector leads.
- Hire, direct, and manage staff.
- Provide mentoring and support to senior-level supervisors.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in energy, business, management, systems analysis, economics, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Eight years' experience in personnel management including hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising staff at multiple levels.
- Ten years’ experience managing cross-functional operations initiatives related to supporting energy programs, including project planning, development, marketing, and financing.
- Demonstrated successful experience in group facilitation, team building, and managing across departments.
- Strong organizational development and process analysis skills.
- Strong analytic abilities, including experience with varied project approaches, a wide range of technologies, and multiple forms of contracting.
- Ability to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations, and make presentations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.
The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
What You’ll Get:
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
- 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
- TriMet pass
- Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
- Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
- Paid volunteer hours
- Employee assistance program
- Career advancement opportunities
- Great colleagues and culture
- Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
- Work from home laptop provided
- Read more about our benefits here
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter and resume on Energy Trust’s website www.energytrust.org/About/careers.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the earnings potential for this position with sustained high performance.
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