Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree relevant to responsibilities described above, such as in program or project management, public policy, public administration, natural resources, business, communications or another relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- 5 to 7 years of experience in progressively responsible roles utilizing communications, project management, government relations, and relationship management competencies to deliver services and support programmatic, strategic or policy functions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience writing and producing a variety of communications, briefings and presentations.
- Project planning skills, including the ability to prioritize, organize and plan for effective development and delivery of projects.
- Experience developing systems and processes to support timely tracking and information sharing.
- Skilled in interpersonal relationship development, collaboration and problem-solving.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite of software tools --- Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner – as well as SharePoint, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and similar software applications.
- Ability to respond to quick-turn tasks and meet deadlines, synthesize information from multiple inputs, and recognize when advising is needed from senior staff.
- Ability to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.
- Ability to work alongside individuals and organizations with different and conflicting viewpoints on Energy Trust’s work.
Nice to Have
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: regulatory agencies, regulatory policymaking, energy efficiency and renewable energy, energy utilities and utility customer programs, energy resource planning.
- Foundational understanding of the role of energy efficiency and small-scale renewable customer programs within the greater energy policy landscape is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary internal project teams is preferred.
- Experience establishing and developing relationships with external stakeholders is preferred.
- Skills and experience using data visualization to communicate a compelling story preferred.
- Experience hosting meetings with partners or funders to reach alignment on short and long-term objectives and resolve concerns when raised.
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
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- This position is expected to be available for in-person meetings with the Oregon Public Utility Commission, utilities, and stakeholders on an as needed basis. Most meetings will occur in the Portland metropolitan region, but some travel to Salem and other meeting locations in Oregon and Washington may be required on an infrequent basis.
- This position is required to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings
- All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks.
