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Strategic Energy Management Associate (Oregon)

829 SE 9th Ave #202, Portland, OR 97214 (Hybrid, Remote)

Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!

SEI’s Climate Corps Fellowship program offers emerging professionals the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that address climate change and build community resilience—all while gaining paid, hands-on experience and professional development. This full-time, bridge-to-career opportunity pairs emerging leaders with host organizations that range from local governments and nonprofits to for-profit businesses, where fellows lead impactful projects that drive real-world change. 

About the Opportunity

Start Date: March 3rd, 2025

Length of Fellowship: 10 months

Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As a Strategic Energy Management Associate, in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives with Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. This position operates on a hybrid work schedule for those located in Portland; however, this position is open to candidates anywhere in Oregon for remote work. 

In this role, you’ll provide technical and non-technical support for a variety of energy efficiency programs in the Portland office. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and assertiveness to ensure internal teammates and external clients are attentive to priorities. Experience with energy efficiency in buildings is a plus. We seek candidates who are versatile in their approaches to problem-solving and are resilient when faced with new challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to AESC’s mission-driven efforts.

In your fellowship with AESC, you will learn how one of the country's first and most innovative Strategic Energy Management (SEM) programs works. SEM programs are now popping up across the country and this field is growing quickly - if you are interested in learning about energy efficiency and want to consult with some of the largest businesses in Oregon to help them save energy, this is the job for you!

About Our Partner: Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc.

Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC) is an energy consultancy that delivers solutions in energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed energy resources, and custom software implementation. We have a collaborative and professional work environment. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for talented people who share our passion.

What You’ll Do

  • Track deliverables, milestones, and communicate status/actions to fellow team members.
  • Schedule team meetings, organize tasks/deliverables, and contribute to strategic planning efforts.
  • Provide delivery teams with logistics support such as procuring engineering equipment and coordinating site activities.
  • Manage the logistics of virtual meetings and workshops by being the session gatekeeper.
  • Interact closely with coworkers to meet project deadlines and budgets.
  • Energy coaching, engineering support, training cohorts, and energy savings modeling.
  • Help participants obtain incentive dollars from the Energy Trust of Oregon.

What We’re Looking For

  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication.
  • Experience in delivering communication to key clients and customers.
  • Ability to interact with clients in a professional and responsive manner.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong capabilities with office-based software tools including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
  • Strong capabilities with virtual meeting platforms (e.g. Zoom, Teams.). 
  • A college degree is preferred but not required. 
  • Coursework or related experience in environmental fields (e.g., internships, volunteer work) is preferred.
  • A demonstrated commitment to addressing racism and advancing racial equity, both within team dynamics and programmatically.
  • Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
  • May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.
  • Must reside in Oregon and if residing in Portland, the ability to work on a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with energy efficiency in buildings.
  • Understanding gas and electric utilities and demand-side management strategies.
  • Project Management experience.
  • An understanding of gas and electric utilities and Demand Side Management in Oregon.
  • Client & Customer Service experience.
  • Experience using Smartsheet, SharePoint, and OneNote.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

What We Provide and Why This is a Game-Changer for Your Career

  • A monthly stipend of 3,500 per month.
  • $2000 end-of-program financial award.
  • Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by the employer.
  • Access to a national Member Assistance Program offering financial, legal, medical advocacy, and counseling services.
  • Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
  • Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
  • Professional networking and learning opportunities.
  • University of California Climate Stewards Certification, equipping you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

Join the Climate Corps Movement

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Our fellows work on cutting-edge sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, building essential skills and creating real-world impact. Since 2010, Climate Corps has empowered over 800 Fellows to work with 500+ partners on 1,350 transformative projects. With nearly 99% of Fellows continuing careers in sustainability—many hired by their host organizations—you could be the next environmental leader shaping a better future!

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We seek candidates who share SEI’s commitment to equity and environmental justice, and who share a commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices.

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By applying to the Climate Corps Fellowship, you'll automatically be considered for all relevant positions. Apply only once to the position in your geographic region that best matches your background.

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