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 in Oregon and the state of Washington, hybrid and in-office work. Energy Trust is only able to employ in Oregon and Washington. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. The Workforce Development Manager would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.
Energy Trust has a Trade Ally Network of over 1,600 independent businesses that install energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades across residential, commercial, industrial and renewable market sectors. Trade allies are frequently the only interaction that customers have with Energy Trust programs, and they provide critical access to our available incentives across our service area, especially in rural communities.
Energy Trust has been working to expand the diversity of its trade ally network and ensure that rural contractors have the support they need to participate in programs. A Contractor Development Pathway program was launched in 2022 to assist existing contractors with getting involved in our programs and that work is continuing to evolve and expand. Beyond supporting existing contractors, Energy Trust is also seeking to help build a strong and qualified pipeline of workers with industry partners such as workforce development boards, community colleges, and local organizations.
Based in the Communications and Customer Service (CCS) Group, the Workforce Development Manager establishes the strategic direction and roadmap for Energy Trusts contractor development and trades workforce development programming. This manager provides functional area management and leadership to ensure a healthy trade ally network where businesses have the capacity and workforce needed to maintain and grow their business.
As the lead manager of trades workforce programming, you will supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of Energy Trusts trade ally network capacity and workforce development offers. You will manage an in-house team of trade ally network professionals, day-to-day trade ally network administration, in addition to working with and directing program delivery vendors who are responsible for implementation. This role works with Energy Trust program staff to identify trade ally network delivery gaps, priority trades and then builds out and implements strategies to fill those gaps. The Workforce Development Manager will report to the Sr. Customer Experience Operations Manager.
The successful candidate will bring experience in strategy and management of workforce development programs and develop strong stakeholder relationships across relevant businesses, training partners, workforce development boards and educational institutions.
This position supervises employees and contractors within their group and directs the work of external program delivery subcontractors.
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.
Please submit an application on Energy Trusts website www.energytrust.org/About/careers.
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.
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.
Starting Compensation: $90,500 -$115,700