forth
Senior Program Associate
Portland, Oregon · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$56k-$69kDetected 10 hours ago
Business DevelopmentHRCustomer SupportResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRenewable Energy
About the role
- Forth is seeking an individual with a passion for managing innovative projects which advance electric mobility.
- We're especially interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: electric vehicles and charging, micromobility, car sharing and other shared mobility programs, and electrifying farm equipment.
- The successful candidate will be expected to wear many hats, work independently and collaboratively, and play an active role in the organization's development.
Responsibilities
- Forth is currently participating in a 4-day workweek pilot designed to support focus, balance, and long-term sustainability.
- Forth is a nonprofit with a mission to electrify transportation by bringing people together to create solutions that reduce pollution and barriers to access.
- As a Senior Program Associate, you will coordinate processes to achieve project deliverables that advance one or more of Forth's strategic objectives and drive equitable access to electric mobility solutions.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in project coordination, preferably in transportation, energy, or related field
- Working knowledge of EV charging technologies and infrastructure, or equivalent experience in an adjacent field (e.g., renewable energy, utilities, electrical trades)
- Basic research and critical thinking skills. ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information from various sources to inform decision-making, solve problems, and stay updated on industry trends
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally, occasionally overnight, up to 5 times a year.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Familiarity with utility electrification programs and EV charging incentive programs
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including public sector, private industry, and community-based organizations
- ability to use systems thinking and interpret complex stakeholder needs
- A valid drivers license and clean driving record may be required depending on the specific responsibilities of the role, including but not limited to travel, site visits, or other business-related driving
- If you join Forth's team, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination to Human Resources within 30 days of hire.
- Required
- A passion for Forth's mission and values and a desire to deepen your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience and Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide responsive support to diverse audiences, and communicate solutions clearly and effectively
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to deliver outcomes
- Strong project coordination, time management, and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal
- Collaborative, team player approach
- Located in or willing to relocate to Portland, OR before starting
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with EV charger installation across site types (multifamily preferred), and/or construction or property development
Skills
- Assignments may evolve over time based on organizational needs and staff development.
Compensation
- $56,250-$68,750 annually
- Forth has adopted a Compensation Philosophy to define our strategy and guiding principles for how pay is determined, managed, and communicated to team members.
- Forth strives to pay competitive salaries while prioritizing internal pay equity.
- We set pay ranges for all roles based on classification level, benchmarked against similar-stage growth organizations in all sectors and several US locations.
Benefits
- We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about electric mobility, comfortable working with diverse consumers and organizational partners, and who share our commitment to racial diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Final offer amounts are determined by considering the amount and relevancy of education and prior work experience.
- We also provide access to electric vehicles for business use, a professional development budget, an Employee Assistance Program, and a flexible working schedule.
Company info
- Founded in the Pacific Northwest, we now work nationwide.
Equal opportunity
- Forth values a diverse workforce.
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