Outreach Professional Residential Energy Efficiency

Outreach Professional - Portland, Oregon

Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC

EIP Office: Portland (hybrid). Oregon Residency Preferred.

Anticipated travel: 40%. Drivers License Required.

Anticipated start date: Early 2026

Please note: EIP does not sponsor Visa candidates.

ABOUT EIP

Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC (EIP) is a minority-owned business specializing in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and demand-side management programs. With offices in New York, Illinois, California, Oregon, and Washington, EIP provides national reach while delivering local impact. Our work fosters sustainable energy solutions, supports economic development, and emphasizes benefits for disadvantaged communities. As a leader in clean energy programs, we are proud of our role in advancing environmental and economic goals through innovative and impactful projects.

Position Description

Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) is actively seeking a passionate Outreach Coordinator to amplify our mission and cultivate partnerships within local communities. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing our energy efficiency programs by fostering relationships with community organizations, government agencies, stakeholders, and utility commercial and industrial customers. The Outreach Coordinator will be instrumental in expanding our reach and fostering collaborations that resonate with our client's values and goals.

Objectives of this Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Outreach Coordinator will have a key role in establishing and nurturing relationships that contribute to EIP's mission. Key objectives include:

• Community Engagement: Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage communities in energy efficiency and environmental justice initiatives that raise awareness of services available through utility energy efficiency programs.
• Partnership Development: Collaborate with local organizations, government agencies, utility customers, and stakeholders to foster partnerships that generate participation in utility energy efficiency programs.
• Utility Customer Engagement: Conduct outreach to utility commercial and industrial customers, recruiting their participation in strategic energy management, retrocommissioning, and other training and incentive programs.
• Trade Ally Recruitment: Identify, engage, and onboard trade allies or service providers that sell and install energy-efficient equipment.
• Awareness Creation: Raise awareness about EIP's projects, initiatives, and contributions to resource efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental justice.
• Educational Initiatives: Organize and participate in educational events, workshops, and presentations to promote understanding and involvement in sustainable practices.
• Relationship Management: Maintain positive relationships with community partners, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders, collaborating closely to achieve mutual goals.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

The Outreach Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

• Outreach Strategy: Execute outreach plans to engage communities, inform them about utility client program offerings, and drive participation.
• Partnership Building: Establish connections with local organizations, government agencies, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders to raise awareness and drive participation in programs.
• Utility Customer Engagement: Conduct outreach to utility commercial and industrial customers, promoting their involvement in strategic energy management, retrocommissioning, and other programs.
• Trade Ally Recruitment: Identify, approach, and collaborate with trade allies or service providers that sell and install energy-efficient equipment to raise awareness of programs.
• Event Management: Plan and coordinate educational events, workshops, and presentations that promote utility energy efficiency program offerings and recruit participants.
• Communication: Effectively communicate our utility client's program offerings, goals, and values through various mediums, including social media, newsletters, community meetings, interactions with utility customers, and trade ally communications.
• Community Liaison: Serve as a liaison between EIP, local communities, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders, addressing concerns, answering questions, and fostering open dialogue.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts, partnerships, community interactions, utility customer engagement, and trade ally engagement.
• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from communities, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders to refine outreach strategies and align program offerings with their needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment between outreach efforts and organizational objectives.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as marketing, communications, or environmental studies.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in community outreach, partnership development, or a related outreach or sales role.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and nurture relationships with diverse community stakeholders, utility customers, and trade allies.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills to plan and execute successful outreach initiatives.
• Passion: A genuine passion for sustainable practices, environmental justice, community engagement, utility customer participation, and trade ally collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility or Energy Efficiency Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the utility industry, commercial and industrial customers, energy management programs, and trade ally dynamics.
• Local Network: Familiarity with local communities, organizations, government agencies, utility customer networks, and trade ally networks is a plus.
• Event Planning: Experience in organizing and executing events, workshops, or educational programs.
• Trade Ally Engagement: Experience in identifying, recruiting, and collaborating with trade allies or service providers, such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors.
• Social Media: Proficiency in leveraging social media platforms for outreach, engagement, and trade ally recruitment.

Benefits

WE OFFER

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies in the energy sector.
• $60,000-$80,000 annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Performance bonus dependent on company and personal performance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Comprehensive health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance options.
• Employee assistance program for well-being support.
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer matching.

Join us

Become an integral part of Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) as an Outreach Coordinator, leveraging your passion for community engagement, networking, marketing, and sustainable to drive positive change. With a focus on resource efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental justice, you will contribute significantly to expanding our reach and fostering meaningful partnerships. Together, let's craft a sustainable future that benefits everyone.

Energy Infrastructure Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.