To inquire about our volunteer opportunities please fill out this FORM and email it along with your information to [email protected] to learn more about what opportunities we have available. We look forward to speaking with you.
Job Opportunities
Email cover letter and resume to Donovan James, Director of Finance and Administration [email protected]. by 9am Monday April 29th, 2024
Policy and Advocacy Manager: Will further develop CEP’s advocacy and policy program focused on energy justice, decarbonization, and green and healthy homes. CEP’s advocacy program works in legislative, regulatory and rule making areas. We directly work with the Oregon Public Utility Commission, utilities, state, county and city agencies and other policy arenas. CEP works frequently with other environmental justice stakeholders around rulemaking, bills, and program design with a strong equity lens for frontline communities. CEP provides a unique perspective in the advocacy arena as an agency that serves low-income Oregonians directly through education, efficiency upgrades, repairs, and more. They will draft policy documents and public comments, and speak publicly. Learn more about this position HERE.
Email cover letter and resume to Donovan James, Director of Finance and Administration [email protected]. by 9am Wednesday May 15th, 2024
Are you looking for a wonderful volunteer leadership opportunity? Have you been yearning to put your talent in strategic thinking, legal, financial planning and forecasting, or fundraising in the service of a great cause? Well, look no further!
Community Energy Project is looking for leaders like you to join our board of directors.
If you are one or more of the following, we’d like to talk to you:
- An accounting or finance professional looking to join our board as Treasurer.
- Have a background in nonprofit, contract or HR law to join us as a board member at large.
- A community leader and philanthropist willing to engage your peers to advocate for our mission.
To advance our mission and equity goals, we aim for our board to represent the communities we serve. Those who are frontline community members, such as BIPOC folks or those who have experienced low-income, are encouraged to contact us. We welcome those with lived experience, who can help us more deeply serve our community.
Board Expectations:
- Attend six board meetings annually
- Actively serve on one of our committees: Equity, Advocacy, Vision and Action, and Operations
- Advocate for our needs in the community and among your colleagues and peers
- Make a personal, charitable contribution to Community Energy Project, to the best of their ability
Anyone interested should contact Charity at [email protected]
Get Involved
Are you looking for a great nonprofit to donate your time to? Are you wanting to learn more about Portland and empower yourself and others? Great! Community Energy Project may be the place for you!
- Volunteer independently
- Volunteer with a group
- Volunteer with up to 15 fellow coworkers and friends
We would ❤
to hear from you!
To begin the process of volunteering with CEP. Schedule an appointment for a volunteer meeting to discuss your interests and available opportunities. All volunteers participate in an orientation and receive relevant training. Oftentimes orientation and training can occur on the first day of service.
Additional opportunities
Follow-Up Phone Surveys
After a client has attended a workshop or in-homes services, we like to follow up with them. This gives folks a chance to provide feedback and helps us to improve our programs. In addition, our findings are used in our reports to our funders.
Minimum age: 18. (2-4 hours each time)
Tabling
Volunteers and staff representing CEP distribute information about our programs at various community events throughout Portland and the surrounding area. This is a good way to meet other fantastic people in the non-profit community.
2-4 hours each time
Kit Assembly
We have three programs that give away thousands of free supply items with workshops. It takes a lot of time and effort to assemble kits for 1,100+ workshop participants. This can include some heavy lifting.
Opportunity varies
Clerical / Office
In the busy season we have opportunities to answer phones, enter data, and help clients process their paperwork.
In-Home Weatherization
If you would like to do “on the ground” work, take pride in doing a job right, and are familiar with basic tools, this is a great position. Using energy saving materials such as interior vinyl storm windows, individuals and teams of volunteers weatherize the homes of 230 seniors and people with disabilities every year. We provide training for all of our volunteers before heading out to the homes.
Minimum age: 14. (Typically 4-6 hours each time) Most weekdays, and many Saturdays from October to February.
Opportunities Vary by Season
- Fall/Winter (Sep-Feb): Peak season – opportunities include weatherization teams, leading workshops, answering phones, or assisting at community fairs.
- Spring (Mar-May): Conducting follow-up surveys on the phone
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Community events (tabling) and inventory