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, 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.

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.

While we are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington, the Senior Program Manager would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

Energy Trust’s Innovation and Development team is a new function within Energy Trust. The team has a dual focus on identifying and pursuing new external funding opportunities and on supporting innovation initiatives. Through innovation and development, the team works to overcome barriers that prevent people from benefiting from energy efficiency and renewable energy. The team is focused  on understanding the unique needs and perspectives of the diverse population of customers Energy Trust serves.

The Senior Program Manager - Innovation and Development is responsible for cultivating, developing and delivering new funding opportunities for Energy Trust, furthering the impact of the organization’s core portfolio of programs and services. The position requires a high degree of acumen on customer-centered innovation and development practices and an understanding of the organization’s mission and purpose. The Senior Program Manager must have strong intrapersonal skills to develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and external partners. The Senior Program Manager  manages and leads the development of ideas and new funding opportunities through all stages of development: from ideation to funding proposal development, through to post-award contract negotiation, setting up the funding in internal systems, and finally supporting the staff to take on implementation.

    · Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective partners and funders and track these relationships using an internal CRM database.

• ·         Oversee customer centered product development and innovation practices. Provide coaching, mentoring and consultation on product development and innovation project management to teams and staff at all levels in the organization. Champion innovation and grow the organization's long-term innovative capabilities.
• ·         Represent Energy Trust interests with state, regional and national stakeholders including but not limited to:
  • o   Serve on state and regional stakeholder working groups, associations and boards
  • o   Represent Energy Trust in engagements with elected officials and senior staff at government agencies
  • o   Develop new relationships with public, private and non-profit sector partners
  • o   Present at industry associations and conferences
  • o   Present and interview with funders during competitive solicitation processes
  • ·         Manage and oversee the completion of system and process improvements that enhance the organization’s ability to identify, pursue and manage new funding opportunities effectively.
  • ·         Serve as internal liaison to other Energy Trust departments, collaborating with other groups to: establish awareness for the need for innovation and new funding; help match those needs with potential funders; and determine the suitability of different funding opportunities.
  • ·         Collaborate with policy and communications staff to inform and support state and regional energy policy agendas.
    • ·         Work closely with Director of Innovation and Development to set and implement Innovation and Development strategy and long-range planning.
    • ·         Develop and manage an annual action plan for contracted and grant-funded initiatives, monitoring their performance and ensuring they are managed to produce the expected results.
    • ·         Write proposals, develop budgets and manage proposal development teams comprised of internal and external partners and subject matter experts.
    • ·         Hire and direct the work of professional consultants such as grant writers.
    • ·         Manage the review and approvals of new opportunities by executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
      • ·         Draft and negotiate contracts with funders and subcontractors.
      • ·         Collaborate with HR and department managers to develop staffing plans and help hire staff to implement new opportunities.
      • ·         Manage the transition and hand-off of new opportunities to implementation teams. This includes providing short-term management of new external contracts, helping to onboard and train staff, and team training on managing contracts and grants.
        • ·         Collaborate closely with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with grant requirements, including federal compliance regulations.
        • ·         Develop and implement a change management strategy that includes frequent internal communications and engagements across the organization to build awareness, knowledge and support for Innovation and Development.

• No supervisory duties.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated 8 years of experience in non-profit development, policy development, or program management. Master’s degree or MBA can substitute for some experience.
• 5 years of experience managing projects and 3 years of experience successfully leading project teams.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex contracts, including budget development, goals and deliverables.
• Demonstrated knowledge of customer-centered product development practices, e,g, Lean Start Up, Human Centered Design, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clean energy policy and stakeholder network on a regional and national level.
• Demonstrated ability to define strategic market directions and translate these to a coordinated set of goals, actions, approaches and key indicators.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and contractor and personnel management skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of business development in a non-profit context.

• Teamwork, integrity and a customer service orientation is highly valued. Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.
• Proven organizational, technical and hands-on analytical capabilities.

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.

• Salary commensurate with skill and experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Applications accepted until position is filled.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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.

Please submit cover letter, resumes and application (found on Energy Trust’s website www.energytrust.org/About/careers) to careers@energytrust.org.

Attn: Senior Program Manager – Innovation and Development

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.

Salary range: $97,500 - $125,700

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