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At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day 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 Devery team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Policy, Evaluation, and Market Development. This director-level role is a key member of the Market Development team and will play an integral role in leading Demand Side Management (DSM) Policy and Evaluation, contributing to new program designs, and leading strategic Marketing for Utility DSM. This is a new role within Cascade and there is excitement for the impact the Director of Policy, Evaluation, and Market Development will have on the growth of Cascade Energy.
What You Will Be Doing:
This is a full-time, exempt position preferably located in the Portland OR area. We are also open to non-Portland candidates with a willingness to travel regularly. Travel for conferences, shows, meeting customers etc. is anticipated at 25% - 50% for this role.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
You may be right for this role if you:
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 Portland, Oregon is $140,000 - $188,000/year. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.
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. If you submit a letter, please combine it with your resume in one PDF document.
Click here to join our Talent Community - it's the best way to keep up with and learn more about Cascade Energy! In occasional mailings, we'll brief you on our industrial decarbonization efforts, and share more about our company culture and what makes Cascade a great place to join and to grow.
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. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening.
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At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day 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 Devery team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Policy, Evaluation, and Market Development. This director-level role is a key member of the Market Development team and will play an integral role in leading Demand Side Management (DSM) Policy and Evaluation, contributing to new program designs, and leading strategic Marketing for Utility DSM. This is a new role within Cascade and there is excitement for the impact the Director of Policy, Evaluation, and Market Development will have on the growth of Cascade Energy.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Advocating for well-designed energy policy and evaluation frameworks that help utilities and regulators efficiently and effectively meet their big-picture goals:
- Analyze industry trends and regulatory policies impacting the DSM sector, including those that impact utility customer participants
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, industry groups, evaluators, and utilities to stay updated on changes that impact Cascade, DSM programs, and key elements of our market space
- Proactively influence policy, rules, and processes.
- Proactively participate in and influence the evaluation process for programs of interest to the company
- Collaborating with Strategy and Products in the design of new energy and decarbonization programs:
- Identify external market threats and opportunities for Cascades existing and planned products and services are uniquely positioned to address
- Support efforts to differentiate Cascade/Energy Sensei from competitors
- Create a vision of market gaps and customer pain points that are opportunities to address
- Advise on productization of our services plus technology
- Leading strategic marketing for Utility DSM:
- Product/Service Development support
- Networking and lead generation
- Thought leadership
- Market Intelligence
- Marketing- promotion/development
- Reporting
This is a full-time, exempt position preferably located in the Portland OR area. We are also open to non-Portland candidates with a willingness to travel regularly. Travel for conferences, shows, meeting customers etc. is anticipated at 25% - 50% for this role.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Policy, or the Social Sciences
- 7+ years of experience in a relevant role, with a track record of Market Development, energy policy, and program evaluation
- Experience in the energy industry including experience with Strategic Energy Management (SEM) and Measurement & Verification (M&V)
You may be right for this role if you:
- Like being part of a values-driven organization that puts people first
- Are compelled by our mission to reduce energy waste, help our customers achieve their carbon reduction goals, and do our part in the transition to a sustainable energy future.
- Are a life-long learner and innovator who feels shared success is the ultimate success.
- Are eager to support Cascade's growth, product, brand, and profit goals.
- Appreciate a long-term focused, success-driven, high-trust, high-performance, and collaborative team environment where expertise is balanced with humility, and everyone has a voice.
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 Portland, Oregon is $140,000 - $188,000/year. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.
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. If you submit a letter, please combine it with your resume in one PDF document.
- 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.
Click here to join our Talent Community - it's the best way to keep up with and learn more about Cascade Energy! In occasional mailings, we'll brief you on our industrial decarbonization efforts, and share more about our company culture and what makes Cascade a great place to join and to grow.
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. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening.
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- Job Function DIRECTOR
- Pay Type Salary
- Travel Required Yes
- Travel % 40
- Required Education Bachelor's Degree
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