Portland Outreach Associate

START DATE: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Accepting applications until positions filled

COMPANY INTRODUCTION
3Degrees, Inc. is a company of provocative, business-minded and environmentally committed individuals. Our mission is to help reduce the magnitude of climate change. Because of these efforts, 3Degrees received recognition from the EPA and DOE as the 2009 EPA/DOE Renewable Energy Marketer of the Year. In our Oregon offices, we provide marketing support for the Pacific Power Blue Sky Renewable Energy Program. The Blue Sky Program received high recognition as the 2008 Green Power Program of the Year which speaks to the high caliber of everyone who works in our company and with the Blue Sky program. Our partnership with Pacific Power provides us with the opportunity to educate and enroll customers into a 100% renewable energy program, helping us achieve our goal of reducing the magnitude of climate change. To date, over 60,000 customers have enrolled in the Blue Sky Renewable Energy Program, with an equivalent environmental benefit of avoiding 672 million pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere, which equals taking 57,523 cars off the road for 1-year.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for energetic individuals with sales/customer service experience and a passion for the environment to join our grassroots effort to promote and market renewable energy and the Blue Sky program within the Portland community. This is done through courtesy knock campaigns, and tabling at storefronts, festivals, concerts, sporting events and trade shows on a part time basis (4-20 hours per week). The focus of this position is to educate and enroll customers in the Blue Sky Program; you are not just selling a great renewable energy program, you are educating the community about the importance of renewable energy resources. You are letting them know they have a choice in their future. Training is provided.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Dedication to sustainability and renewable energy
•Basic understanding & knowledge of renewable energy
•High level of personal integrity – honesty and reliability are a must
•Sales experience
•Energetic and motivated team player
•Positive, enthusiastic and warm persona
•Ability to work evenings and weekends
•Have access to reliable vehicle and computer/personal email account

COMPENSATION and JOB BENEFITS
•3Degrees is offering $10 per hour + enrollment bonuses
•Flexible hours and work days
•Become part of a team of individuals committed to sustainability and renewable energy
•Ability to work independently while still being part of a cohesive team
•Paid training
•Ability to affect real change and make a significant contribution to the environment

INTERESTED CANDIDATES
If you are interested in working for a cause you believe in, while helping to make Oregon a cleaner, more sustainable community, please submit a resume and answer to the following two questions to Melissa Jasper, Northwest Oregon Outreach Coordinator. Applications will be immediately reviewed with preferential treatment given to those candidates that can start immediately.

ONLY RESUMES WITH "PORTLAND OUTREACH ASSOCIATE" IN THE SUBJECT LINE THAT HAVE PROVIDED AN ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING TWO QUESTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

1. Why would someone buy Blue Sky?
2. How would your previous experience help you to be effective in this role?

For additional information, please review the 3Degrees website:
•www.3degreesinc.com

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