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. 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 Sr. Program Manager, DEI would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We’re Looking For:

The Sr. Program Manager – DEI Services at Energy Trust of Oregon will manage the development, implementation, and management of initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and across its services. This role will involve strategic planning, community engagement, partnership building, and program evaluation to ensure equitable access to clean energy solutions for all Oregonians, particularly BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), underserved, tribal, and rural communities.

This role reports to the Director of DEI Services

What You’ll Do:

Community Engagement and Relationship Building

• Support collaborative and inclusive relationships with community organizations, partners, and stakeholders to advance Energy Trust of Oregon DEI goals.
• Advise staff in community engagement efforts to understand and address the unique needs of diverse populations, ensuring their active participation in program design and implementation.
• Represent Energy Trust of Oregon at community events, meetings, and conferences to promote DEI initiatives and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Program Development and Management

• Advise on program development, and manage DEI initiatives, that promote equitable access to clean energy solutions.
• Support the implementation of culturally responsive communication and outreach strategies to engage diverse communities effectively.
• Ensure Energy Trust’s efforts to increase participation among customer groups historically underserved by our programs are data-driven, utilizing metrics and feedback to continuously improve and adapt to community needs.

 Capacity Building and Training

• Provide leadership and support in building the capacity of Energy Trust staff and partners to engage diverse communities respectfully and effectively.
• Partner with the People Services Team to develop and deliver training programs on cultural awareness, DEI principles, and community engagement best practices.
• Support workforce and business development initiatives that create opportunities for BIPOC, rural, tribal, and underserved community members in the energy sector.

Accountability and Metrics

• Establish and maintain accountability mechanisms to track the progress of DEI initiatives and ensure transparency.
• Prepare and present regular reports on DEI activities, outcomes, and lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with third-party evaluators to assess the impact of DEI efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Management responsibilities may be a requirement of this role.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or related academic discipline, or equivalent professional experience, preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience demonstrating DEI subject matter expertise and leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and evaluation methods to inform program development and assess impact.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with BIPOC, underserved, tribal and rural communities in Oregon.
• Knowledge of clean energy programs and the energy efficiency sector.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for the Sr. Program Manager, DEI position, we strongly encourage candidates to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Your cover letter should detail your experience and qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities and requirements of this role, particularly highlighting your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single PDF document.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 7th. We reserve the right to close this posting at any time once we have a sufficient number of qualified candidates.

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.

Starting Compensation: $90,500 – $115,700

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