Company Overview

Founded in 2000, Walker-Miller Energy Services is a Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.

Our experience driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE.

B - Boldly Go

E – Embrace Equity

H - Humble Confidence

I - Inclusive Stewardship

V - Value Reputation

E - Extraordinary Experience

Job Description

We provide our utility clients with a wide range of energy-saving and renewable energy solutions. From individual utility customers and construction contractors, to utilities, municipalities, and government bodies, our clients have come to depend on our customized energy efficiency programs to help them to meet their energy saving goals.

The Outreach Specialist is primarily responsible for increasing customer awareness of and participation in the program suite. The role identifies and develops relationships with community-based partner organizations, groups, and networks; organizes and attends meetings and events; and prepares and delivers presentations about the utility’s energy waste reduction programs. Work is performed in accordance with established program guidance, outreach plans, and management direction.

Essential Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Embrace and operate within the core values.
Identify and develop relationships with community-based partner organizations, groups and networks across program territory.
Create and staff direct-to-customers outreach opportunities including meetings of varied size and scope, including presentations and events.
Assist program management and Marketing/Creative team in development of communication materials for assigned programs. These may include case studies, invitations, program descriptions and presentations.
Collaborate with local partner organizations to share program updates and cross-promote resources.
Assist Marketing team as directed with participation in larger trade show and seminar events.
Manage event coordination from initiation to follow-up including tracking promotion, RSVP's, securing venues, coordinating room preparation, and food service.
Create and modify documents using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for uploading to SharePoint.
Share best practices and continuously help to improve opportunities to engage and educate our partners and customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience may be considered.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in marketing, community organizing, or event coordinating.
Experience with booth design and setup.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Must be able to handle a wide variety of work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be detail-oriented, organized, a self-starter and have the ability to prioritize workload.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Outlook.
Strong data entry skills when entering information in tracking systems/databases.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers, clients and team members.
Reliable transportation.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Travel Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel up 70% of the time, including some evenings/weekends. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.

Position type and hours of work required: Full Time, 40 Hours per week.