Brand Marketing Specialist

Position: Brand Marketing Specialist

Reports to: Brand Manager

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $65,400 – $80,500 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $65,400 – 95,600

Employment Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Application Deadline: 8/8/2025

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Brand Marketing Specialist would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We’re Looking For:

The Brand Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing, managing and delivering Energy Trust brand marketing products in support of organizational marketing goals and enhancing brand recognition and trust among the customers and communities we serve.

The person in this position will be a skilled writer and copy editor with experience managing a variety of marketing projects, tasks, and deadlines, including synthesizing technical and complex content into communications for a variety of audiences while ensuring consistent alignment with brand standards and business objectives. They will have excellent critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills. They will thrive in a fast-paced work environment and be able to juggle multiple competing priorities while prioritizing project deliverables.

The person in this role will be responsible for managing brand marketing and communications resources and services delivered by the Communications and Customer Service (CCS) group. The individual in this position supports Energy Trust marketing and communications initiatives and brand content for public relations, blogs, outreach, and web. This individual will help develop the strategy for and own the execution of brand social media, producing monthly and quarterly reporting, and participating in cross-functional social media meetings to ensure alignment across the organization.

The Brand Marketing Specialist works closely with staff and contractors in marketing, communications, customer service, programs, and other business units to reach and serve customers and stakeholders through online and social media, advertising, and outreach activities.

Attention to detail, the ability to work independently and commitment to quality are required. This individual will work as a team with the Sr. Brand Marketing Specialist, Brand Manager, Communications Team, Web Team, and Energy Program marketing staff. This individual reports to the Brand Manager.

This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit your resume and a writing sample to apply

Check out our current openings at www.energytrust.org/About/careers.

What You’ll Do:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

The above information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits

What You’ll Get:

Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training.

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