DEI Specialist

Position: DEI Specialist

Reports to: Director, DEI Services

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $74,900 - $93,700 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $112,400

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.

Employment Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: October / September 2025

Application Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, July 28th 5:00 pm PST. We reserve the right to close the application process early or keep the posting open based on candidate volume and progress in the recruitment process. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

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 for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. DEI Specialist would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings. Occasional travel may be required to support relationship-building or attend external partner meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

The DEI Specialist supports Energy Trust’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Services Team in advancing the organization's external equity strategy. This role functions as a liaison across teams and provides strategic support to internal departments - such as Programs, Communications & Customer Service (CCS), Planning and Evaluation - on how to equitably engage priority customers.

Energy Trust defines priority customers as customers within environmental justice communities, including communities of color, communities experiencing lower incomes, Tribal communities, rural communities, coastal communities, communities with limited infrastructure, and other communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes and adversely harmed by environmental and health hazards, including seniors, youth, and persons with disabilities.

The DEI Specialist plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the DEI Services team’s strategies and goals in alignment with Energy Trust of Oregon’s Strategic Plan, tracking and reporting progress on outcomes, and aligning organizational practices with Energy Trust’s Equity Plan.

The CCS department leads all outreach and external stakeholder engagement. This role does not manage or lead those functions but works collaboratively to support internal alignment and planning to ensure equity-centered engagement strategies are successfully implemented.

The DEI Specialist will report to the Director of DEI Services and partner closely with Sr. Program Manager – DEI.

What You’ll Do:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

The above information is designed to outline the major 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

While we don’t require a cover letter, it’s highly encouraged and yes, our hiring team will absolutely read it! Use your cover letter to tell us more about you - what excites you about this role, why Energy Trust’s mission resonates with you, or how your unique experience could bring something new to the team. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 28, 2025. Please submit your resume (and optional cover letter) through our applicant tracking system at www.energytrust.org/about/careers.

We kindly ask that you refrain from reaching out directly to staff via email or LinkedIn to inquire about your application status. We want to give every candidate a fair and thoughtful review - and our process works best when it’s centralized and streamlined.

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: