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. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Communication Specialist would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.
The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, managing and delivering Energy Trust communications products that support the organizations external relations with stakeholders including the Oregon Public Utility Commission, utilities, Energy Trust board of directors, Energy Trusts advisory councils and other industry stakeholders.
Based in the Communications & Customer Service (CCS) group, the Communications Specialist will be a member of the Communications Team, which develops stakeholder-facing communications products and performs internal communications and reporting functions. (Please note that marketing, public relations, advertising, brand and social media are outside the scope of this role.)
The person in this position will be a skilled writer and copy editor with experience managing a variety of complex, detailed and often technical communications products. They will have excellent critical thinking, judgement and problem-solving skills. They will thrive in a fast-paced work environment and be able to juggle multiple competing priorities.
This position will work closely with staff and contractors across the organization, routinely working with subject matter experts on a variety of energy efficiency, renewable energy, economic and financial content. The work requires an ability to negotiate and clarify needs and outcomes, prioritize project deliverables and engage internal and external stakeholders.
The above information is designed to outline the 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.
Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualificationfor example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaceif youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.
Attn: Communication Specialist
Please submit a resume, cover letter and sample of your writing