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Description
Position Open Date: 07/30/2026
Position Close Date: Open until filled
Interested in making a difference in your community while building a career? Join our team as a CEC Home Energy Advisor!
WHO WE ARE:
For 60 years, Opportunity Council has worked throughout Northwest Washington to build just, equitable communities through service, investment, and collaboration. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. Part of a national network of Community Action Agencies, we are dedicated to helping people help each other and themselves-building a community where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute.
OUR VALUES:
At Opportunity Council, our values guide everything we do. Collaboration, respect, integrity, passion, and learning shape how we show up for each other and for our community. We're also committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every part of our work-from the help we offer in the community to the kind of workplace we create for our staff.
To learn more about us and our work, visit our website: www.oppco.org
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Opportunity Council's Community Energy Challenge (CEC) provides equitable access to energy efficiency resources so our communities can improve housing conditions and address climate change. The CEC Home Energy Advisor is on the front lines improving access to energy efficiency resources by providing homeowners with information and inspiration to improve their home's energy performance. The CEC Home Energy Advisor position focuses on performing comprehensive home energy audits. After completing a home energy audit, the HEA presents the homeowner with a comprehensive plan that includes a description of the work needed to improve their home energy performance, financing options, and available rebates. If the homeowner proceeds with the work, the HEA serves as the liaison between the homeowner and the CEC during the project, inspects the completed project, and closes the completed project file.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday through Thursday, 7am-5:30pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as lead in the dissemination of information and development within the Community Energy Challenge.
• Performs comprehensive home energy audits, including visual assessment, blower door testing and other analysis.
• Provides energy conservation and maintenance education to participating homes along with developing the scope of work for the project.
• Writes project specifications and consults with homeowner on collecting bids from qualified contractors. Monitors work in progress as needed. Secures needed inspections.
• Confirms contractor understanding of weatherization techniques and standards, lead safe work practices and BPI protocols.
• Acts as agency liaison for participating households during the "in progress" phase of their weatherization project.
• Schedules and performs quality assurance inspections for energy efficiency retrofit work.
• Performs or coordinates the "in progress" and final inspection process of their designated projects.
• Works as part of team to develop and maintain a project completion production schedule.
• Manages, files, and monitors project costs and compliance with funding source rules.
• Completes and submits purchase orders, material and tool requests and completed project files.
• Responds to calls or complaints regarding projects.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience in the construction or energy conservation field preferred.
• Experience in one-on-one instruction or individual customer service.
• Experience in creating project budgets and reviewing financing options preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and five-year driving history within Opportunity Council's Auto Insurance Standards.

We place a strong value in hiring individuals with lived experiences of, poverty and/or homelessness or who have previously participated in Opportunity Council programs or other social services.
OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Paid time off earned on an accrual basis (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)
• Paid time off for wellness needs
• Employer-paid holidays
• Employer-paid HDHP and low-cost traditional health care options
• HSA and FSA plans, subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for critical illness insurance coverage
• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Eligibility for health coverage for legal dependents
• Eligibility for employee/family dental and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, and long-term care and personal legal services

ABOUT WHATCOM COUNTY:
Working with Opportunity Council in Whatcom County is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something bigger. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, our community is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a shared commitment to positive change. Whether you're supporting local families, advocating for equity, or building programs that uplift our neighbors, you'll find purpose and connection here. Join us in building a stronger Whatcom County where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute
We believe our team should reflect the communities we serve. That's why we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. Opportunity Council is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not permit discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital or family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, use of a service animal, or any other status protected by law.