Green Workforce Training and Development Program Coordinator
Location: Hybrid (Portland, OR)
Job Type: Full time
About Us:
EnerCity Collaborative (ECC) began its work in 2022. ECC provides education and job training opportunities for BIPOC at the frontline of climate change, helping them identify, understand, and pursue their contribution to a clean energy future by: 1) building a diversified workforce of clean energy residential contractors 2) increasing community health by improving the durability, resiliency, and indoor air quality of people’s homes, and 3) increasing training to minority contractors and community members' to help them better understand the intersection between a healthy home and an energy efficient home.
Who We're Looking for:
We’re seeking a Program Coordinator to support our multi-year residential energy workforce training initiative aimed at credentialing contractors from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in organization and attention to detail. They will help us smoothly implement our trainings so that our students have the best possible learning experience.
If you're inspired by the opportunity to shape broader workforce training strategies and expand our impact in the communities we serve, we’d love to have you on our team. We enthusiastically encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds to apply.
Job Summary:
The Program Coordinator for Contractor Training reports to the Program Manager. This is a new position that will support program implementation, as well as planning and reporting on the various grant-funded contractor trainings that ECC offers. This role requires: a passionate commitment to making space for the economic improvement and health of Black and underserved communities in the clean energy economy; organizational skills; and autonomy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of a multi-year residential clean energy workforce training program that develops an energy auditor and weatherization workforce mostly in the Portland metro area.
- Assist with logistics for training events, including outreach to partner organizations, contacting students, securing venues, and catering.
- Support compliance by tracking grant progress according to reporting guidelines
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure the successful execution of training programs, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
- Help maintain and update training materials and assist in the development of new educational strategies to expand clean energy career pathways for underserved communities.
- Assist in organizing contractor meetings and events, such as community of practice sessions, to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among training participants
- Assist in reporting outcomes and supporting grant reporting requirements to ensure compliance with funder expectations
Required Qualifications
- We value lived experience and transferable skills that align with the backgrounds of the diverse contractors we support and encourage candidates who can relate to and empathize with the unique challenges faced by minority professionals in the construction industry. Applicants should bring an understanding of or a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the success and advancement of contractors from underrepresented communities.
- Demonstrated commitment to work that aligns with EnerCity Collaborative's mission to ensure the financial, environmental, and health benefits of a clean energy economy are fully realized in BIPOC, underserved, and frontline communities.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in project coordination or support roles, ideally in workforce development, training, or community-focused programs.
- Experience with event coordination, scheduling, and organizing logistics for meetings or trainings
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar tools
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, and to support program development in a dynamic environment
Preferred Skills
- 1-2 years of experience working in workforce development, clean energy, or a related field
- Spanish and/or second language proficiency.
Benefits
- 80% employer paid medical, vision, and dental
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account for medical
- 5 Weeks PTO/ year after 30 day probationary period
- 10 observed holiday days per year
- 50% employer match up to 7% of salary each paycheck. ECC contributions are vested 20% first year, 40% second year (and so on) until maximum 100% vesting after five years. Employer paid financial advisor services available to all enrolled / eligible employees. All new employees are auto-enrolled into the 401k plan at 3% on the first of the month following hire.
Salary
$57,000 - $65,500 based on experience
How to Apply
Interested candidates will only be considered if they submit their resume, cover letter, and three professional references to info@enercitycollaborative.org. The subject line should read: "Green Workforce Training and Development Program Coordinator Application - Last name, First name."
Applications received by 1/4/26 will be prioritized. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit the following materials to apply for this position (PDF format only please).
In your cover letter please detail your qualifications and experience and answer the following question:
- Why are you interested in a position that serves mainly frontline and BIPOC communities?
Application Submission Notice
Due to the capacity of our organization and the volume of applications, we will not contact you about your application unless we are offering you an interview. Thank you for your interest in ECC!