Program Manager

As a Solar Oregon full-time staff member, you will wear many hats and be an adaptable core member of our nonprofit team. You will lead the development, delivery, and management of educational and campaign-based clean energy programs and events in-person and virtually for communities across the state, including our How to Go Solar workshops;two large annual tours; administrative work including board management and committee coordination. You will help conduct fundraising and grant writing. You will be responsible for completing tasks as well as delegating tasks to a Program Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (to include, but not limited to)

• Work in a fast-paced environment as part of a small team, leading a variety of educational clean energy programs
• Develop and deliver educational workshops and webinars about solar and clean energy, both in-person and as online webinars.
• Support the planning and implementation of Solar Oregon’s two large annual tours, the Solar Winery Tour and the Go Zero Tour of zero energy homes
• Increase awareness in underserved communities about the benefits, opportunities and incentives for solar and clean energy.
• Manage active contracts and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
• Represent Solar Oregon in coalition and collaborative spaces, and support advocacy efforts
• Create newsletter and curate content across all social media platforms,using engagement tools like Canva and Constant Contact
• Lead fundraising and grant writing activities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong presentation skills, comfortable with speaking to large groups
• Strong written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate independently and navigate complex projects with specific timelines, goals, and reporting requirements
• An interest in engaging with others, especially underserved Oregonians
• Interest in solar energy and energy efficiency
• Ability to serve as part of a diverse team
• Commitment to Solar Oregon’s mission
• Regular and reliable attendance and dependability
• Willing to travel in and around Oregon for events regularly

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous teaching experience
• Previous event management experience
• Experience with fundraising or grant writing
• Professional or volunteer experience with solar energy or energy efficiency
• Experience working in a non-profit organization
• Bi-lingual
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers
• Experience using a CRM
• Experience with Canva and Constant Contact

Solar Oregon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other non-merit characteristic.

• $28/hr-$32/hr hiring wage range, dependant on experience
• Health insurance premium reimbursement, up to $400/mo
• Retirement benefits, 3% Simple IRA match
• Professional development funds
• Desirable shared office space in Portland’s Electric Blocks, with access to public transit, secure bike storage, locker rooms, showers, weight room and nearby restaurants/cafes
• 176 hours of PTO accrued annually and 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays