Clean Energy Engagement Program Manager

Avista•Spokane, WA

3d•$77,595 - $162,614•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills and a passion for community engagement? If you're a collaborative individual who thrives in working with diverse internal and external stakeholders—and you believe the transition to clean energy should be inclusive and equitable—then this role could be a great fit for you. As a Clean Energy Engagement Program Manager, you’ll support and lead key aspects of Avista’s Clean Energy Implementation Plan. Core responsibilities include developing and executing public participation strategies, engaging with communities, managing outreach and communications, and supporting initiatives aligned with Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA). You’ll also contribute to outreach efforts in other states advancing clean energy goals outside of CETA. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert on community engagement across Avista’s service areas, taking a strategic view to ensure alignment and synergy among internal and external initiatives. A key focus will be understanding the diverse needs of our customers and identifying opportunities for collaborative, community-centered solutions. You’ll also support outreach efforts in other states where Avista operates, helping to align regional clean energy strategies with community priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Social Sciences, or related field required
3+ years relevant experience
CAPM or PMP certification preferred
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability
Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and MS Project
Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills
Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and influence a variety of stakeholders
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced multi-priority environment
Ability to use appropriate technology to organize, synthesize, and communicate data
5+ years relevant experience (for Program Manager II)
Strong working knowledge of key operation business processes and core applications preferred (for Program Manager II)
Ability to interpret and explain complex business processes and concepts (for Program Manager II)
Excellent planning and organizing skills; ability to anticipate outcomes (for Program Manager II)
Ability to lead program meetings (for Program Manager II)
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments, prioritize and to manage team and personal dynamics to drive projects forward (for Program Manager II)
Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to create presentations for delivery to various audiences (for Program Manager II)
7+ years relevant experience (for Program Manager III)
Excellent planning, problem solving and solid relationship building required (for Program Manager III)
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions (for Program Manager III)
Ability to create new and innovative solutions (for Program Manager III)
Ability to seek and identify cost reduction and value-enhancement opportunities (for Program Manager III)
Comprehensive knowledge of budget principles, development, and administration (for Program Manager III)

Nice To Haves

CAPM or PMP certification
Strong working knowledge of key operation business processes and core applications
Ability to interpret and explain complex business processes and concepts
Excellent planning and organizing skills; ability to anticipate outcomes
Ability to lead program meetings
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments, prioritize and to manage team and personal dynamics to drive projects forward
Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to create presentations for delivery to various audiences
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Ability to create new and innovative solutions
Ability to seek and identify cost reduction and value-enhancement opportunities
Comprehensive knowledge of budget principles, development, and administration

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements community engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and public participation strategies that support clean energy planning, regulatory compliance, and organizational objectives.
Develops and maintains relationships with community-based organizations, Tribal entities, advocacy groups, local governments, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
Facilitates advisory groups, stakeholder forums, and public participation processes to gather input and ensure community perspectives are considered in clean energy planning and implementation.
Collects, analyzes, and reports on engagement activities and stakeholder feedback, identifying opportunities to improve programs, processes, and stakeholder experience.
Prepares and delivers presentations, briefings, reports, and other communications for internal and external audiences regarding clean energy initiatives, engagement activities, outcomes, and regulatory commitments.
Provides consultation and support to internal teams on community engagement practices, stakeholder relationships, and public participation requirements.
Facilitates productive dialogue among diverse stakeholders and ensures community perspectives are integrated into decision-making processes.
Supports regulatory and legislative compliance by contributing to engagement activities, documentation, regulatory filings, reports, and other required materials.
Prepares and administers program budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justification for budget items; and monitors and controls expenditures.
Manages and participates in the preparation, review, and submittal of a variety of compliance-related reports, communications, and data to internal and external stakeholders. Shares program and organizational learning with a broad range of audiences