Community Energy Project Coordinator

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Wallowa Resources

Enterprise, Oregon

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Wallowa Resources (WR) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, established in 1996 with leadership from Wallowa County Commissioners. Since then, WR has worked to bring people together to empower rural communities to create strong economies and healthy landscapes through land stewardship, education, and job creation. We strive to balance rural economic well-being with the stewardship and conservation of its resources, preserving each rural area’s heritage of making a living from the land.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Energy Project Coordinator (Coordinator) works alongside the Wallowa Resources’ Community Energy & Economy Program (WRCEP) Manager to support renewable energy (micro-hydro, solar) projects, residential, farm and commercial energy efficiency projects, provide program administrative support as assigned and support campgrounds maintenance on US Forest Service sites and other sites as assigned.

The Coordinator reports directly to the Wallowa Resources Community Energy & Economy Program Manager and indirectly to the Wallowa Resources Program Director. The Coordinator works in partnership with homeowners, business owners, renewable energy project proponents, and funding entities such as Energy Trust of Oregon and others.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work alongside Program Manager to provide general administrative, outreach and communications support for the Community Energy Program and duties as assigned in the following subprograms.

  • Renewable Energy Project Development (5%)
    • Micro-hydro: Assist WRCEP manager and team with various predevelopment tasks for micro-hydro projects as assigned.  This may include planning, field work and permitting.
    • Solar: Assist WRCEP manager with site assessments and homeowner consulting.
    • Works with communications team to develop outreach materials for social media postings, direct mailings, WR Newsletter and other engagement tools to connect landowners with the information, people, and resources to help them develop micro-hydro, solar projects and resilience projects on their lands and boost regional environmental health and energy resiliency.
    • Track homeowner and business owner response data in database/spreadsheets. Circulate reports to staff and partners as necessary to continue to advance timelines and projects.
  • Residential, Ag and Commercial Home Energy Assessment Program Support (70%)
    • Support the WRCEP Manager in building out programs, filing required paperwork and working with funding entities.
    • Perform Home Energy Assessments as assigned.
    • Coordinate residential, agricultural and commercial energy efficiency projects.
    • Coordinate Ductless Heat Pump installations.
    • Coordinate home weatherization projects.
    • Track homeowner and business owner response data in database/spreadsheets. Circulate reports to staff and partners as necessary to continue to advance timelines and projects.
  • Administrative Support (20%)
    • Attend staff meetings, provide technical/logistics support, and take notes at various meetings. Provide support, leadership, and facilitation to WR staff and WR special events and projects. Attend WR Board meetings, fundraisers, and events as relevant.
    • Respond to home/business owner inquiries for assistance in a friendly, timely manner.
    • Work with partners to ensure follow-up and ongoing support to maintain and build credibility in the community.
    • Provide input and assistance to the Program Manager with the development of funding/grant applications.
    • Track homeowner and business owner response data in database/spreadsheets. Circulate reports to staff and partners as necessary to continue to advance timelines and projects.
  • Campground Maintenance Program (seasonal 5%)
    • Assist Campgrounds Maintenance Specialist in the field periodically or as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience Level Required:

  • Pre-technical degree or background in electrical, mechanical, or related fields or relevant technical experience and aptitude.
  • Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
  • Experience managing projects from concept through completion, prioritizing tasks from multiple sources, and establishing timelines to meet project deadlines. Working with multiple partners/stakeholders on a single project is preferred.
  • Facilitation skills and meeting organization, including agenda development with a diverse team to help the group successfully achieve collective goals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and data tracking skills
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Google Drive.
  • Consistently demonstrate teamwork and positive day-to-day work relationships and interactions with staff, board members, members of the public, and community partners.
  • Familiarity with renewable energy projects preferred.
  • A valid Driver’s License, with a minimum of two years driving under that license, and an acceptable driving record according to WR’s auto liability policy requirements.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment and Physical Requirements: The Community Energy Program Coordinator can be expected to work in an office setting with frequent visits to field locations, including potential project sites, and landowner and home energy assessment visits. Those locations are subject to a variety of extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, wind, and dust. The position frequently requires travel by car to attend meetings and occasional overnight travel. The incumbent interacts constantly with staff, visitors, government agencies, and others. The position sits, stands, walks, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Home energy assessments require periodic entrance to attic or crawlspace areas. The incumbent must be able to lift, push, pull and move files and equipment in excess of 50 pounds.

Hours: Typical office hours are full-time from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities for this job, and it does not necessarily represent an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, tasks or procedures. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Nothing in this description restricts WR’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time.

How To Apply
Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing interest and identifying relevant competencies and experiences, along with a resume and a list of at least 3 references. Applications should be submitted to info@wallowaresources.org (Attn: Joni Maasdam), or by mail at 401 NE 1st Street, Suite A, Enterprise, OR 97828 by 4:00 p.m., March 19, 2026. For more detailed information, please visit wallowaresources.org.

Accommodation Statement: Essential job duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform the job successfully, an incumbent or applicant must possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each essential duty and responsibility proficiently. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job, please contact the WR Executive Director.

Housing: No

Contact:

Joni Maasdam

Apply for This Position: info@wallowaresources.org

Application Closes: 03-19-26

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