Submitted by Community Energ... on Wed, 08/02/2006 - 13:01.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CEP MISSION The Community Energy Project empowers people in the Portland Metro area to maintain healthier, more livable homes, control their utility costs, and conserve natural resources.
POSITION (Seasonal) Weatherization Workshop Facilitator
SUPERVISOR Program Manager, Education and Outreach
COMPENSATION $10/hour, part-time (0.5 FTE), Seasonal (10/16/06 – 4/15/07)
POSITION SUMMARY
Seasonal Position: Are you looking for a job in the nonprofit sector and enjoy working with diverse groups of people? If so, you may enjoy working for the Community Energy Project. Work with highly motivated, creative staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Connect with hundreds of community partner organizations and meet thousands of people in Portland. Develop your skills as a public speaker and group facilitator while delivering multi-sensory, hands-on home weatherization workshops in the Portland area. We need someone who can “meet people where they are” and be available to conduct workshops in evenings and on weekends, as well as some during the weekdays.
The Seasonal Weatherization Workshop Facilitator will assist in the delivery of over 50 “do it yourself” workshops to 500-800 Portland area residents.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with delivery of 50-80 Home Weatherization workshops for 500-800 Portland residents. Includes: facilitating, conducting, and assisting with marketing for workshops and registration, rescheduling, and contact follow-up for potential and current participants
Transport and maintain workshop props, tools, participant kits, and paperwork for workshops
Complete and track workshop paperwork, including participant forms, surveys, and inventory control sheets
Assist in the maintenance of workshop participant database, workshop schedule, and community workshop host sites/contacts
Facilitate workshops for those presentations lead by volunteer community workshop leaders
Assist with the promotion of CEP’s online store fundraiser
Assist fellow CEP staff with large community outreach and volunteer events, especially with the In-Home Weatherization Program (volunteers providing direct services to senior citizens and people with disabilities)
Assist with providing community information and referral services to interested community members via email or phone, walk-in inquiries, and at community events
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse individuals and groups of people
Ability (or willingness to learn) how to provide services in a culturally competent manner
Experience with group facilitation and public speaking
Dedication to working collaboratively as part of a team
Track record of being highly organized, dependable, and punctual
Ability to lift 35lbs and able to load and unload weatherization materials from the warehouse to vehicle at the beginning and end of workshops, when assembling kits, or receiving shipments of materials
Must have the availability to work a flexible schedule, including many evenings and weekends.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and an automobile
Strong interest in environmental and social issues and community development
Bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese or other language spoken in the Portland Metro area helpful
TO APPLY
Send completed application, resume, and cover letter to Chaun MacQueen, Education and Outreach Program Manager, 422 NE Alberta, Portland, OR 97211 or email info@communityenergyproject.org. Application available on the website www.communityenergyproject.org . Please DO NOT fax application materials.
· Application process closes at 5pm on Friday September 15, 2006.
· Interview process: September 23-27, 2006 (bring references)
· Seasonal Position starts October 16th, 2006 and ends April 15th, 2007
