Energy Mentor - Seattle Energy Mentor - Seattle Kambo Energy Group Remote · Seattle, WA, US abo[...]

About the opportunity

Empower Me is seeking dynamic, community-driven, team players ready to hit the ground running in the position of Energy Mentor. Empower Me Energy Mentors promote and implement Empower Me, an energy savings program designed for multi-lingual communities in Seattle. Empower Me Energy Mentors are selected based on their roles and influence in these communities. They are trained to help their community reduce their energy usage, and improve home safety, health, and comfort.

The ideal Energy Mentor has experience working with community organizations and understands the unique needs and requirements of their own communities and cultures. They are positive, enthusiastic, and able to maintain calm under pressure. The Energy Mentor is well connected within Seattle’s communities and interested in making an impact through their own networks. This position will be great for someone who is looking to make a little extra money on the side as this is a contract position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct workshops with community groups online and in person
• Promote the Empower Me program within your community.
• Plan and attend community events as a representative of Empower Me
• Report on relevant experiences working as an Energy Mentor.
• Maintain accurate records through data entry and record keeping.

Required Skills & Experience

• Connections to the communities and associations within your culture in Seattle.
• Comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations.
• Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, Email, Data entry).
• Must be fluent in a second language and have excellent English skills – speak, read and write.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Must have own transportation with valid driver’s license.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Work or volunteer experience with community-level groups.
• Experience working directly with community in education, training and facilitation.
• Organization and planning skills.
• Familiarity with energy, sustainability, and conservation or willingness to learn.

Compensation: $29.44/hr

We value diversity and inclusivity and strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Your unique experiences and perspectives are invaluable to our work and community impact.

We offer flexible working hours and a relaxed, open, and supportive environment. We have contract positions to fit your schedule and life, including:

• Flexible, approx. 10 hours per week

Please indicate your availability on your submission. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends and be located in the Seattle/Puget Sound region.

Kambo Energy Group is a minority-owned and run social enterprise committed to improving home comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in underrepresented communities. Founded in 2009, Kambo was created in response to a lack of diverse participation in utility and government retrofit programming from households with low-to-moderate incomes, diverse multicultural communities, ...