Program Coordinator

The Energy & Green Building Program Coordinator serves high needs businesses, tribal entities, and nonprofits in Northwestern Washington and will play a key role in bridging the gap between community engagement and successful project implementation. This position will involve meaningful outreach and client relationship case management, project coordination, and building rapport and trust within hard-to reach communities, with a key focus on Latino, rural, and tribal communities. The Program Coordinator supports various events throughout the year to encourage community involvement in efficiency and green building efforts. 

Key Responsibilities: Relationship Case Management, Outreach & Education, Project Coordination

Required Skills & Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates who are highly motivated, community oriented, engaging, and offer strong relationship and project management skills. You should have: A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Business, Communications, Environmental Studies/Science, Sociology, Education, or a closely related field OR two (2) years of related job or lived experience (no college degree required)

AND

• The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and external partners
• Customer service experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep commitment to sustainability, equity, and the values of mission-driven organizations
• Cultural competence and the ability to navigate and respect diverse cultural norms and values
• Strong organizational skills
• A willingness to learn and capacity to develop technical skillsets related to energy efficiency and electrification
• A valid Washington State driver's license will be required at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter to conduct site visits and check-ins with clients and contractors.

Desired Skills

• Experience working within Latino, rural, and tribal communities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, MailChimp, Canva, Asana, WordPress, Adobe suite, and Salesforce (or similar CRM and software tools)
• Familiarity with energy efficiency technologies and concepts
• Knowledge of financing options, incentives, and rebate programs for energy efficiency projects
• Extra consideration will be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish

To Apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references, all in one PDF file, by email to Suzi Tanski at suzit@sustainableconnections.org by the priority application deadline listed above.