What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Education Coordinator position at HopeSource?
HopeSource is seeking a motivated individual who is interested promoting energy conservation among low-income families in Kittitas County. You will be working with clients directly, doing home visits and teaching skills to save on energy bills while ensuring a warm and safe place to live. The job incorporates building science, weatherization, environmental education and HopeSource’s Whole Person Care model of service, which addresses the needs of the individual. Outreach to vulnerable populations, recordkeeping and writing skills are important aspects of the job.
Specific responsibilities include:
Specific responsibilities include:
- Conduct in-home conservation education visits: implement low/no cost energy saving measures, assess home, identify measures to help clients conserve energy and save money
- Assist with home energy audits/inspections
- Create/maintain/verify files, compile reports, and perform data analyst and input responsibilities for multiple programs
- Plan and conduct outreach activities to identify and encourage clients to participate in HopeSource programs and promote energy conservation in the community
- Conduct intakes to qualify clients
- Develop and distribute conservation education materials to clients and general public
- Evaluate program success through surveys and other feedback
- Use knowledge of programs, organization, and its members to assist weatherization staff with daily tasks.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Philosophical commitment to the mission and objectives of HopeSource
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, low-income clients, and community members while maintaining professional/appropriate boundaries
- Understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles, with ability to work well with individuals from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Ability to work independently and in team settings
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to communicate with clients in writing, conveying information that is error-free and understandable to all education levels
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
- Ability to perform all required job duties while meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and ask questions when more direction is needed
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks
- Must demonstrate and maintain punctuality and consistent attendance
- Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and technology
- Ability to complete evaluations of client’s home, which includes, but is not limited to, entering attics and crawlspaces. Proper safety equipment and training will be provided to aid in performing assigned duties. Physical demands can be significant based on the type of home being evaluated and what equipment is required.
- Office computer experience required, including working knowledge of word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and publishing, preferably in MS Windows format
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred
- Valid driver’s license
