Conservation Specialist

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.

Location in MN

Metro

Job type

full-time

$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

• 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

• 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.