Climate Justice Program Coordinator

Reports to: Climate Justice Program Manager | Hybrid - Oregon, Portland-Metro | Full-time, non-exempt | Applications received by 06/23/2025 will be prioritized | Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Earth Advantage

Earth Advantage is a non-profit organization helping to advance a more informed and humane housing market. We work to ensure the US housing market recognizes the elements of homes that create climate risk and values the characteristics of homes that provide climate solutions. Our teams partner with entities across the country to develop tangible, systemic solutions for climate-friendly housing.

Earth Advantage is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. We are committed to providing an inclusive, non-discriminatory, and welcoming environment for all staff members, partners, subcontractors, and vendors. We are actively engaged in an ongoing process to identify and address inequities in our programming, organizational culture, community, and industry. We enthusiastically encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds to apply.

We're proud of the culture we're building at Earth Advantage, and we believe in walking the talk when it comes to sustainability. We're currently ranked in the top 10 of both Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Greenest Companies and 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. If you’re interested in joining an organization with incredible benefits and staffed with intelligent and dedicated people, this is the place for you. Learn more about our mission.

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Who We're Looking For

You have a passion for environmental justice and climate resiliency, and are deeply motivated to address heat inequity within the City of Portland. Your professional or lived experience enables you to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. You are well organized and detail oriented and can adapt quickly to new systems and software.

Note: This is a limited-duration position that will be active until the end of 2026.

Role Description

Support the delivery of a heat pump installation program that serves vulnerable populations (people experiencing low incomes, people experiencing disabilities, people 60+ years of age, people who live alone) within the City of Portland.
Coordinate project delivery through a network of community distribution partners and provide them with regular logistical and administrative support.
Participate in planning and implementation meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Track, verify, and QC installation activity via an established CRM platform.
Coordinate payments to project partners in conjunction with the Earth Advantage finance team.
Coordinate regular reporting on program activity.

Required Qualifications

Experience with the principles and best practices of project management.
Experience coordinating among multiple project partners, subcontractors, and/or vendors.
Experience with, and aptitude for, working collaboratively within a team.
Commitment to aiding vulnerable communities.
Deep commitment to Earth Advantage’s mission.

We require staff and interns to be fully vaccinated to work in the office. The organization will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the principles of energy efficiency and building science.
Experience on projects that delivered goods or services.
Experience participating on public sector-funded projects.
Experience with CRM database architecture and its capability to track customer activity.
Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software.

Compensation

$28.71/hr - $31.47/hr dependent on experience. ($59,716 -$65,457 equivalent annual compensation).

Note: This range represents the compensation opportunity within this specific Earth Advantage job class. Compensation for new hires generally falls in the low to mid point of the pay range.

Benefits

Earth Advantage offers an excellent benefit package including:

5 weeks Paid Time off.
80% employer paid medical and dental premiums for staff and dependents (eligible 1st of the month after hire date).
Deductible reimbursement program through our HRA.
Flexible Spending Account for medical, transit, parking, and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401k plan with match.
Life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurance.
Fully paid family leave.
6 week sabbatical opportunity after 5 years.

To Apply

Applications received by 06/23/2025 will be prioritized. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as Earth Advantage is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit the following materials to apply for this position (PDF or Word format).

Resume
Cover letter detailing qualifications (optional)
Three professional references (can provide on request, if preferred)

Apply directly below or email applications materials to: jobs@earthadvantage.org
Subject line should read: "Climate Justice Program Coordinator - Last name, First name"

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At Earth Advantage we believe that climate change is a challenge that crosses boundaries of income, race, ethnicity, religion, age, abilities, geography, gender identities, sexual orientation, and disproportionately affects disadvantaged populations. We actively support and value diversity in company culture, the recruitment of staff and board members, and in our partnerships with organizations and individuals in order to propel the building industry toward a socially, economically, and environmentally just future.