Program Manager - Portland Solar For All

Position: Program Manager – Portland Solar Access Program

Reports to: Sr. Program Manager – Renewable Energy

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $88,800- $112,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $88,800 - $136,700

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.

Employment Classification: Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Program Manager – Portland Solar Access Program would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We're Looking For:

Given its funding source, the estimated end date of this position is 12/31/2029, with potential for other opportunities after its conclusion.

The Portland Solar Access Program will build and lead development, strategy and implementation of a five-year initiative to increase deployment of solar to benefit people with low incomes. The Portland Solar Access Program is funded by a grant from the Portland Clean Energy Benefits Fund (PCEF) paired with public purpose funds from Energy Trust of Oregon.

This position is responsible for collaborating with grant partners, building partnerships with community-based organizations, leading the continued development and implementation of a program to install solar and storage systems to benefit households with low incomes, including enabling upgrades such as roof repairs and workforce development activities to support opportunities in the construction trades. This position will represent the program publicly, report on grant activities, manage program subcontracts, and develop and track an annual budget of approximately $5 million. This individual reports to the Sr. Program Manager – Renewable Energy.

This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings.

What You'll Do:

• Lead grant program strategy to meet goals for project completion and customer participation. Manage a complex budget so that layer’s state and local funding provide no-cost participation for households that meet income qualifications.
• Collaborate with multiple program partners to ensure that strategies and implementation are aligned and coordinated to identify and qualify applicants, meet installation targets, and deliver workforce development activities.
• Support community organizations to work effectively with trade allies to recruit households with low incomes to install solar and storage systems.
• Build on and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations. Ensure that commitments to community partnership agreements are fulfilled.
• Develop and implement a solicitation process to select multifamily building solar + storage projects for funding. Collaborate with program partners to ensure selected projects provide meaningful benefits for households with low incomes.
• Manage deliverables and budgets for subcontracts with partner organizations.
• Work with staff and partners to understand and address barriers to completion of solar projects on households with low incomes. Identify opportunities to layer or extend funding for critical home repairs by building relationships with peer energy or housing programs, roofers and other trades.
• Develop technical assistance tools and other resources to support these projects.
• Collaborate with Energy Trust renewable energy staff to ensure that Portland Solar Access Program incentives and requirements are smoothly integrated with Energy Trust’s solar + storage program and other incentive programs.
• Establish and manage comprehensive grant reporting and tracking processes that ensure compliance with Portland Clean Energy Fund and Oregon Public Utility Commission requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will oversee the work of contractors, suppliers, vendors, and interns as necessary while managing specific program components and other efforts. The Program Manager will work jointly with other staff on coordinating efforts as a team leader.