Program Manager

As a Solar Oregon full-time staff member, you will wear many hats and be an adaptable core member of our nonprofit team. You will lead the development, delivery, and management of educational and campaign-based clean energy programs and events in-person and virtually for communities across the state, including our How to Go Solar workshops; two large annual tours; administrative work including board management and committee coordination. You will help conduct fundraising and grant writing. You will be responsible for completing tasks as well as delegating tasks to a Program Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (to include, but not limited to)

Work in a fast-paced environment as part of a small team, leading a variety of educational clean energy programs
Develop and deliver educational workshops and webinars about solar and clean energy, both in-person and as online webinars.
Support the planning and implementation of Solar Oregon’s two large annual tours, the Solar Winery Tour and the Go Zero Tour of zero energy homes
Increase awareness in underserved communities about the benefits, opportunities and incentives for solar and clean energy.
Manage active contracts and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
Represent Solar Oregon in coalition and collaborative spaces, and support advocacy efforts
Create newsletter and curate content across all social media platforms, using engagement tools like Canva and Constant Contact
Lead fundraising and grant writing activities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Strong presentation skills, comfortable with speaking to large groups
Strong written communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to operate independently and navigate complex projects with specific timelines, goals, and reporting requirements
An interest in engaging with others, especially underserved Oregonians
Interest in solar energy and energy efficiency
Ability to serve as part of a diverse team
Commitment to Solar Oregon’s mission
Regular and reliable attendance and dependability
Willing to travel in and around Oregon for events regularly

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous teaching experience
Previous event management experience
Experience with fundraising or grant writing
Professional or volunteer experience with solar energy or energy efficiency
Experience working in a non-profit organization
Bi-lingual
Experience recruiting and managing volunteers
Experience using a CRM
Experience with Canva and Constant Contact

PAY: $28/hr-$32/hr hiring wage range, dependent on experience

TO APPLY: Send the following items to Solar Oregon at info@solaroregon.org

Resume
Cover letter

Application review begins April 1st, 2026, Position open until filled

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability