Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
About Evergreen Consulting Group
Evergreen Consulting Group is a virtual full-service energy efficiency firm. We employ experts experienced in advancing energy efficiency initiatives for a wide array of clients. Our team members are in strategic locations across the United States.
We are a supportive team that rewards individual initiative and performance. We have a progressive culture that embraces work-life balance while working in a virtual office environment from your home. This winning combination has resulted in repeated selection among the top companies on Oregon Business Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon.
Position Description : Energy Specialist
As an energy specialist, you will be entrusted with building community relationships, recruiting and training contractors, distributors, and manufacturer representatives. This role is supporting residential utility programs and helping contractors deliver energy savings to customers. In addition, this role will work directly with Portland residents to support their energy efficiency projects with a focus on customer service and satisfaction.
We are seeking an individual located in the NW region of Oregon, ideally in or around the Portland area.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about energy efficiency, customer-focused delivery experiences and who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to make a tangible impact in the world and be part of a team that values partnership, teamwork, innovation, efficiency and collaboration, we invite you to apply.
Successful Candidates :
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills and can build and sustain relationships with customers.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
- Have exceptional problem-solving skills and are dedicated to ensuring projects meet the requirements established.
- Are skilled at handling multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution.
- Demonstrate expertise and experience in residential construction, training, community engagement or workforce development, ideally in home weatherization or HVAC.
Key Responsibilities :
Recruit new trade allies to participate in the energy efficiency programs.Work with and build trusting relationships in diverse communities with a focus on underserved customer support.Provide technical assistance to weatherization, HVAC, retail and other trade allies, customers, and stakeholders.Provide cross-training for weatherization and HVAC trade allies to promote energy efficiency projects.Provide cross promotion and coordination for trade allies that serve both residential and commercial customers.Support sales efforts with trade allies and their customers to sell energy efficiency projects.Conduct on-site training with trade ally for energy and energy efficiency initiatives, programs, and tools.Work with contractors, distributors, and other market actors to understand and promote energy efficiency incentive programs.Participate and present in company and industry trainings, communications, and program planning efforts to drive successful results to meet client needs.Define and develop program, marketing and communication plans for top trade allies that support the local utility incentive programs.Build relationships with Community Action Agencies to support low-income weatherization efforts.Provide project management support for contractors and property managers for energy efficiency projects.Maintain accurate and detailed project tracking records to document relationship management, sales efforts, and training and energy efficiency activities.Preferred Skills / Experience :
We always strive for high customer satisfaction, going out of the way to be helpful, respectful, approachable and team-oriented, by building strong and positive working relationships.Must be receptive to feedback and willing to learn and embrace continuous improvement.This work is largely self-driven and requires creativity and the ability to be nimble, including handling changes in workload and schedule, setting priorities and responding quickly to short-notice requests.Organizational and presentation skills are necessary.Must take ownership of the work, do what is needed without being asked and follow through. This requires planning, managing time well and being available and accessible to provide solutions.A high school diploma with some higher education or vocational training specializing in whole home retrofits, weatherization, HVAC or construction.Preferred minimum 3 years experience in utility, weatherization, HVAC, construction, sales and / or energy efficiency industries.Physical Requirements :
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Long periods of standing / walking on rough / uneven surfaces.Accessing crawl or attic spaces for quality assurance or training purposes.Sitting or standing for extended periods working on a computer.Driving a personal vehicle daily and / or over long distances regionally.Ability to occasionally travel via commercial airlines.Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50lbsSpeaking / hearing - provide clear, accurate communication, hear telephone and warning devices.Environmental Conditions :
Around high noise levels and energized electrical equipment (at times).Moving mechanical parts (at times).Perform work in all weather conditions.Driving up to 3-4 hours on paved / unpaved roads.Other Requirements :
We are a fully remote telecommuting organization; therefore, you must have dependable transportation along with verifiable insurance.Drug test must pass a pre-employment drug screen.Pre-employment background check.A solid internet connection and home-work space.Evergreen will provide a computer (programs for the position included in the computer setup), two monitors, a monitor stand, speakers, a webcam, a docking station, a wireless keyboard and mouse, and a surge suppressor.Must be available for occasional evening, early morning and weekend meetings and events.Benefits :
In addition to your competitive salary, medical / dental / vision plan, disability and life insurance, and 401(k), well provide :
Generous paid time off (PTO) so you can recharge and enjoy life, plus $500 provided annually when you take a week-long vacation.401(k) company contributions to help build your nest egg.Discretionary bonuses based on performance because your work deserves to be rewarded.Professional development funds to learn new skills and grow.100% virtual company.Paid volunteer day to make an impact in our communities.Fun team outings and events to bond with your colleagues.Evergreen Energy Partners provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
remote work
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
