Community Development Coordinator Jobs in Kent, WA

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT:

Elevate is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago. We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy reach those who need them most. We're pursuing our mission of a just and equitable world where everyone has affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities. We are growing nationally – expanding the reach of our programs, services, and research in collaboration with partner organizations.

OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:

At Elevate, our organization's greatest asset is the people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We want our team to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation. We seek dynamic, hardworking individuals inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff well-being and career development opportunities, there's no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Coordinator, Contractor Development

The Coordinator, Contractor Development creates a meaningful impact by supporting projects in the team’s portfolio to increase workforce and business trainees’ participation in the clean energy economy. The position plays a pivotal role in the implementation of the Clean Energy Workforce and Contractor Training programs. The Coordinator, Contractor Development works with project managers on programs that directly support the advancement of people and small businesses who have been historically and currently marginalized in the energy sector and building trades.

The Coordinator, Contractor Development reports directly to Associate Director, Contractor Development and is part of the Workforce and Contractor Development Team. This position is located in Pierce County or King County, Washington or the Portland Metro Region, Oregon and is currently hybrid. There may be instances where onsite visits and travel are required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate Elevate and Workforce and Contractor Development team’s Vision, Mission, and Values and program information to stakeholders during informal and formal gatherings.
• Attend in-person and virtual events relating to Elevate’s Workforce and Contractor Development work.
• Conduct outreach efforts to recruit participants for enrollment in programming.
• Support program applicants and participants with program paperwork and understanding requirements.
• Review program applicant information and connect participants to relevant Elevate programs and/or refer to resources available in the community.
• Track and follow up with participants for ongoing support and continuous engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with participants, community partners, and other key contacts.
• Plan and conduct assigned program activities both virtually and on-site with participants (e.g. coordinating training space, facilitating workshops, confirming speakers, coordinating participant stipends and wrap around supports, etc.) with guidance from the Project Manager and/or team leadership.
• Provide case management and other direct in-person services to participants.
• Maintain organized data and records using standardized processes, systems, and tools.
• Communicate program data, insights, and information to project managers and team leadership for reporting and to support program refinement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum two (2) years of community building, outreach, small business development or similar experience OR if a candidate does not have two (2) years of experience, completion of related certificate, associate, or bachelor’s program will be considered, such as social work, business coaching, construction, clean energy or energy efficiency.
• Minimum one (1) years working in clean energy or energy efficiency industries OR completion of related certificate, associate, or bachelor’s program.
• Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of communities who have been historically and currently marginalized.
• Able to clearly identify multiple paths forward when faced with a barrier and adjust plans.
• Flexible to changing and new situations and offers fresh ideas and new approaches.
• Authentic relationship development and community-building skills.
• Ensures actions promote a positive workplace culture including providing assistance and perspectives to team.
• Listen to gain understanding, and clearly and effectively delivers thoughts and feedback.
• Demonstrates empathy and an understanding for others.
• Skilled at following through on tasks without reminders and can assess a situation and act without direction or guidance from someone else.
• Use time efficiently and prioritizes completing tasks on or before deadlines.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Use of Microsoft office and ability to support participants with basic computer skills.
• Use standard tools and technologies to track participant and program data.
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to attend in-person meetings.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel locally up to 30% of the time.

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an non-exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $55,000 – $65,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.