Senior Administrative Specialist

at  Cascade Energy

About This Opportunity
We are seeking a SR Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Administrative Specialist
The Strategic Energy Management Specialist is responsible for providing a broad range of support for our Strategic Energy Management (SEM) team. The SEM team facilitates trainings, using tools and data that enable our participants to manage their energy use. The SEM Specialist is an integral part of the SEM delivery team, participating on various levels to move cohorts of participants from initial planning for their programs to post-completion evaluation and measurement of energy savings.
About Us
At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work everyday with a drive for continuous improvement, and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We offer utilities and industrial facilities novel ways to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, and energy savings goals. We specialize in energy efficiency program design and implementation; carbon tracking and report; scope 1,2, and 3 consulting services, energy efficiency engineering; energy management software, and hands-on training and coaching. Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade has offices in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, California, and the Northeast region.
Why work at Cascade?
As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.
Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

• Experience in industrial environments.
• Previous experience with continuous improvement programs desirabl

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assist with the development and improvement of program tools, materials, and presentations, striving to identify best practices.
• Manage schedules and resources
• Employ continuous improvement processes to all aspects of SEM work
• Contribute to business development activities such as proposals.
• Assist in the delivery of cohorts, with involvement in all phases from the initial planning to the post-completion retrospective assessment
• Critique and edit training and reporting materials for consistency, accuracy, and visual appeal
• Create and improve systems (on SharePoint or elsewhere) to manage training materials, schedules, tools, resources, and processes
• Contribute to Energy Sensei activities
• Occasionally facilitate portions of SEM workshops, either in person or virtually

This is a full-time, exempt position located remotely in Southern California, or in Fresno area. Minimal travel is anticipated for this role.
Qualifications

APPLICANTS FOR THIS ROLE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Energy Management, Project Management, or related program, or, equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four or more years’ experience in a progressively developing role supporting internal and external customers.
• Project management experience or experience in a project-based environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical writing skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to take abstract concepts and ideas from discussions and develop processes or reports with minimal supervision.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

• Experience in industrial environments.
• Previous experience with continuous improvement programs desirable

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 70% paid for dependents on HDHP plans and 85% paid for team member, 65% paid for dependents on PPO plans), vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy. New for 2024 – we are excited to add an additional wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The salary range for this position in California is $65,400 - $96,900/year. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location within California.
Application Process

Please submit a current resume (PDF). We would also appreciate a letter of interest (PDF) describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role.

• Please, no phone calls.
• Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
• Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

AAP/EEO Statement
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter.
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