Utility Program Outreach Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a Utility Program Outreach Specialist who will be responsible for engaging industrial customers on behalf of utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs. This role builds relationships with facility decision-makers, trade allies, and market influencers to identify energy-saving project opportunities, drive participation in incentive programs, and support overall program goals. The Outreach Specialist acts as the key connector between program implementation teams and the market. An effective Outreach Specialist utilizes a specific skill set, including sales and networking, a communicative approach, a willingness to handle administrative details, and an innate desire to be helpful. At Cascade Energy, we’re actively shaping how AI gets deployed in the real world, in our tools, our client engagements, and our daily work. Our approach has always been relationship-driven and expertise-led, and AI is how we multiply the impact of both. Successful Cascadians are curious and resilient. They embrace change, seek smarter ways to create impact, and take ownership of their own growth. We embed AI into our work in ways that are responsible and human-centered, and we actively develop our people to deploy it creatively and confidently. We believe the future belongs to organizations that pair emerging technology with genuine human expertise. That future is being built here. . . .come be a part of it!
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in energy management, technology, business administration or related field
- Successful lead generation, networking, and relationship building ability
- 2+ years of experience in B2B outreach, sales, or business development—preferably in the energy, sustainability, or industrial sectors
Nice To Haves
- General knowledge and understanding of energy-efficiency technologies and opportunities for industrial and commercial facilities, i.e., what systems use energy, how they use energy, and methods for reducing energy use
- Experience with utility funded energy efficiency or demand side management programs
- Self-starter, detail oriented, and collaborative
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with industrial and commercial customers, trade allies, and industry partners to identify and advance energy efficiency opportunities.
- Conduct outreach through calls, emails, events, and meetings to educate stakeholders on program offerings and benefits.
- Qualify leads and support participants through program and incentive processes and manage enrollment from initial engagement through completion.
- Track outreach activity, pipeline progress, and reporting data using CRM tools and other program systems.
- Partner with internal teams to share market feedback, align messaging and technical support, and independently meet outreach and program goals.
Benefits
- health coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- flexible spending account options
- health savings account options
- life insurance
- short-term disability coverage
- long-term disability coverage
- paid parental leave
- 401(k)-retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- annual cash performance bonuses
- paid vacation
- sick time
- inclusive, flexible holiday policy
- $500 contribution that can be applied to an HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
