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Conservation Specialist

Organization
Energy CENTS Coalition
Organization Summary

The Energy CENTS Coalition (ECC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN. Our mission is to promote affordable utility service for low- and fixed-income Minnesotans through advocacy, bill payment and energy conservation assistance programs. 

Posting Date
Closing Date
Location in MN
Metro
Job type
full-time
Salary

$65,000

ECC provides medical and dental insurance to employees and their dependents at no cost to the employee. We also offer 401(k), life insurance, paid time off and a professional development budget.

Hours

8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Primary Duties

The Program Director will assign tasks to the Program Specialist including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • Entering and processing applications and relevant data
  • Processing incoming and outgoing weekly and monthly database files 
  • Answering phones and providing accurate program information and appropriate referrals
  • Perform program outreach such as calls, mailings, maintaining referral partnerships and special projects
  • Research records for various information as requested.
  • Other program-related tasks as assigned
Experience

Required

  • Ability to enter program data accurately and efficiently 
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office suite (Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word) 
  • Database end-user experience required
  • Ability to perform database updates, manage database security, and database development experience preferred
  • Reliability and commitment to work an established weekly schedule
  • Excellent oral communication skills and desire to work with people
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong commitment to improving the lives of low-income people, experience in a nonprofit environment required
  • Knowledge of low-income energy assistance programs 

Preferred

  • Familiarity with additional low-income financial assistance programs preferred
  • Familiarity with Home Energy Efficiency and weatherization preferred
  • Proficiency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Karenni

ECC will provide the person in this role the opportunity to become BPI-certified. With that said, candidates who are already BPI-certified are highly encouraged to apply, as are applicants from under-represented and marginalized communities.

How to Apply

Email a resume and cover letter to ECC's Executive Director, George Shardlow, at [email protected].

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