Program Manager - Communities

The Program Manager - Communities is responsible for executing the launch and management of community-focused offers and initiatives. This role is a key contributor to the Communities Team on Energy Trust's Program Integration Team, which is embedded within the organization's broader Energy Programs Group.

What You Will Do

Design and implement programs and strategies, identify and deploy resources, and execute best practices in support of community customers such as municipalities, counties, local governments, Tribes, and other organizations seeking to implement holistic clean energy solutions within their communities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to navigate and foster strong working relationships across various internal and external groups. The ideal candidate will have experience working with municipalities, local governments, or similar organizations, with demonstrated understanding of planning, budget and decision-making processes for these groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Five years of experience in program and/or project management, preferably in clean energy, community planning, local government, or another related field
• Experience working with municipalities, local governments, or similar organizations, with demonstrated understanding of planning, budget and decision-making processes for these groups
• Familiarity with navigating multiple funding sources, grant writing and management preferred
• Familiarity with energy resource planning, benchmarking, clean energy solutions and technologies preferred but not required
• Two years of direct experience in managing contracts, including writing and managing scopes of work, tracking and/or managing budgets and deliverables
• Experience in program design, delivery, and all phases of implementation
• Experience developing and managing program plans and procedures, including developing clear documentation of processes and expectations
• Familiarity with applying practices of community- and/or equity-centered design and engagement preferred
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to navigate and foster strong working relationships across various internal and external groups
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and writing abilities. Strong public speaking abilities
• Successful experience working within multidisciplinary teams and working constructively with parties that may have divergent interests
• Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups
• Proficient knowledge of MS office suite and enterprise software applications
• Understanding of Oregon energy policy and regulatory framework preferred

Benefits

• 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