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Published 2/18/26 2:38PM

Community Outreach Representative (Energy Efficiency – Lehigh Valley)

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Allentown, PA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    April 1, 2026
    Education:
    2-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $18 - $20 / hour
    Cause Areas:
    Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Communications Access

    Description

    Rosales Communications is seeking Community Field Representatives based in the Lehigh Valley (Allentown / Bethlehem / Easton) region to support energy efficiency outreach and customer education initiatives across Eastern Pennsylvania.

    This region serves one of the highest population concentrations in the service territory and includes strong bilingual communities. Representatives will serve as professional brand ambassadors at community events, cultural festivals, municipal gatherings, and public activations. The primary goal of this role is to educate residents about energy efficiency programs, conservation best practices, and available customer assistance resources.

    This is a part-time, event-based contract position with flexible scheduling. Most events occur on weekends, with occasional weekday evening opportunities. Representatives may travel within approximately a 90-minute radius of the Lehigh Valley hub.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Representing Rosales Communications and utility partners at local community events and outreach activations
    • Engaging residents in conversations about energy conservation programs and assistance resources
    • Providing bilingual outreach and culturally competent engagement when applicable
    • Distributing educational materials and promotional items
    • Setting up and breaking down booth displays, signage, and outreach equipment
    • Collecting basic engagement data and completing post-event reporting

    Qualifications:

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Comfortable speaking with diverse audiences in public event environments
    • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
    • Ability to lift 25–30 lbs of event materials
    • Weekend availability required
    • Spanish/English bilingual ability strongly preferred

    Preferred candidates will have experience in community outreach, nonprofit engagement, customer service, or event staffing. Familiarity with energy efficiency or public utility programs is a plus.

    This role is ideal for dependable, outgoing individuals who are motivated to serve their community through education and outreach.

    Benefits

    Benefits

    • Competitive hourly compensation
    • Paid training and onboarding
    • Flexible, event-based scheduling
    • Mileage reimbursement for travel outside assigned hub region
    • Professional development in community engagement and energy outreach
    • Opportunity for advancement into regional leadership roles
    • Meaningful work supporting energy conservation and energy equity across Eastern Pennsylvania

    Level of Language Proficiency

    • English (Fluent – Required)
    • Spanish (Fluent or Professional Working Proficiency – Strongly Preferred)

    Additional languages such as Arabic, Mandarin, or other languages commonly spoken in Eastern Pennsylvania communities are a plus.

    Location

    On-site
    Allentown, PA, USA

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    If you are bilingual, please indicate languages spoken and your proficiency level.

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