Willamette Valley Outreach Coordinator

3Degrees is a national leader in originating and commercializing renewable energy certificates (RECs) and verified emissions reductions (VERs).  Our mission is simple.  3Degrees helps reduce the magnitude of climate change by becoming the leading, trusted provider of customized, global climate change solutions to U.S. businesses, utilities and institutions.  3Degrees also assists projects that produce environmental commodities in the financing, verification, registration, and commercialization of REC and VERs.  

3Degrees services include:

• Renewable Energy Certificates (voluntary and compliance)
• Verified Emissions Reductions
• Utility Partnership Services
• Carbon Footprinting and Climate Consulting Services
• Project Finance Investment Services

Position Overview:

As Willamette Valley Outreach Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to design and deploy an effective outreach effort to acquire new residential and small business customers for Pacific Power's Blue Sky renewable energy program, and to respond to requests from community groups, businesses, and customers about the Blue Sky program. 

Responsibilities:

• Attend area events and coordinate store-front tabling efforts (may include hiring, training, and managing a part-time outreach staff)
• Formally present Blue Sky program information to community groups
• Manage and work within a budget for personnel and other outreach costs
• Closely track outreach efforts to determine relative success; strive for ongoing improvement
• Establish relationships with area stores, non-profits, and businesses to support outreach efforts
• Answer inquiries and requests from community groups and customers for information or Blue Sky program materials
• Acquire and maintain a deep familiarity and knowledge of the Blue Sky program
• Acquire and maintain a deep familiarity and knowledge of the people, culture, events, and social/political pulse of Pacific Power's Willamette Valley service territory
• Some participation in general company miscellany, including being available for company team meetings, team brainstorming sessions

Qualifications:

• Outgoing personality
• Willingness to initiate customer interactions
• Sales or sales management  experience
• Excellent 0rganizational Skills
• Fluency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Deep knowledge of Corvallis, Albany and the surrounding area
• Ability to work independently
• Dedication to sustainability and renewable energy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Compensation: 

• $18-$20 per hour, plus performance bonuses
• Small monthly stipend for home office expenses
• Ability to make a difference and affect positive environmental change

Position Location:

Corvallis, Albany, or nearby community.  3Degrees does not have an office in the Willamette Valley - you will work from home or personal office.  Applicants must have regular access to a computer, phone, and email.

Details: This is a 15- 20 hour per week job with moderately flexible hours. 

To Apply:

Please review http://www.3degreesinc.com/ and www.pacificpower.net/bluesky and then email a resume and cover letter.  Please write "Willamette Valley Outreach Coordinator" in the subject heading.