Company Overview:

Walker-Miller Energy Services is a 24-year-old Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.

Our experience driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE:

B - Boldly Go

E Embrace Equity

H - Humble Confidence

I - Inclusive Stewardship

V - Value Reputation

E - Extraordinary Experience

Position Overview

We provide our utility clients with a wide range of energy-saving and renewable energy solutions. From individual utility customers and construction contractors, to utilities, municipalities, and government bodies, our clients have come to depend on our customized energy efficiency programs to help them to meet their energy saving goals.

The Outreach Specialist is primarily responsible for deepening customer awareness of and participation in the program suite including identifying and developing relationships with community-based partner organizations, groups, networks and directly organizing and attending meetings and events. This role will also be responsible for preparing and presenting presentations informing the community of the various energy waste reduction programs that the utility offers.

Essential Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Identify and develop relationships with community-based partner organizations, groups and networks across program territory
• Create and staff direct-to-customers outreach opportunities including meetings of varied size and scope, including presentations and events
• Assist program management and Marketing/Creative team in development of communication materials for assigned programs. These may include case studies, invitations, program descriptions and presentations
• Collaborate with local partner organizations to share program updates and cross-promote resources
• Assist Marketing team as directed with participation in larger trade show and seminar events
• Manage event coordination from initiation to follow-up including tracking promotion, RSVP's, securing venues, coordinating room preparation, and food service
• Track results of outreach efforts in Salesforce and report these to management
• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for uploading to SharePoint

Competency Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Booth Design and Setup
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to handle a wide variety of work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, a self-starter and have the ability to prioritize workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong data entry skills when entering information in tracking systems/databases
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers, clients and employees

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to sit and or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Noise level is typically moderate

Basic Qualification

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, community organizing, or event coordinating
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up 70% of the time, including some evenings/weekends

Physical Demands

• Required to sit and or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Noise level is typically moderate

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

Walker-Miller Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Walker-Miller Energy Services, we Embrace Equity by encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply for open positions We have several optional questions about candidates demographics, but they do not impact hiring decisions. In fact, all candidate demographic data is anonymized for compliance purposes and to reduce unconscious bias in the hiring process, so none of the information collected here will be attached to your individual application. We ask for this information because Walker-Miller is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, so we hold ourselves to a high standard in developing a candidate pool that is diverse in background, experience, and perspective.

Walker-Miller Energy Services participates in E-Verify. Which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.