Outreach Lead

Resource Innovations is seeking an Outreach Lead to join our growing team in Chandler, Arizona. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Outreach Lead with a strong background in commercial lighting, HVAC, and building mechanical systems to join our dynamic team. As an Outreach Lead you will help recruit, onboard, train and maintain relationships with qualified service providers including installation contractors and engineering/controls vendors. You will participate in program events and support other program marketing and outreach initiatives.

The ideal candidate possesses the right mix of leadership, sales skills, technical ability, program expertise, and interpersonal skills to succeed in this position. In this role, you will provide support for an existing outreach team supporting energy efficiency programs for commercial customers to promote the program, engage qualified service providers, drive participation, and maximize energy savings to achieve program goals. In addition to providing guidance and support to the outreach team, this role will look for opportunities to balance workload and identify underrepresented areas or customer segments.  

Note: This is a full-time, W-2 employee position with Resource Innovations. The role supports a program currently expected to conclude in April 2027. Continued employment after the program ends is not guaranteed, though the employee may be considered for other available positions based on business needs and qualifications.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides education and technical assistance to lighting, HVAC, mechanical, controls, and engineering vendors to encourage participation in utility sponsored energy efficiency incentive programs.  
• Communicates key objectives, strategies, and priorities to a variety of stakeholders and contributors (program management, software, outreach, data analysis, customer service, and partner teams). 
• Develops, manages, and fosters partnerships and relationships with local organizations, associations, subcontractors, community groups, and other industry affiliates/stakeholders that serve our key client populations.  
• Provides excellent customer service to clients, end-use utility customers, vendors, delivery team members, and industry partners.
• Represent Utility and program at local events.
• Project specific outreach.  To find projects that will complete this year and support the contractor or customer in getting it into our pipeline.
• Industry outreach as guided by the Outreach Team.  Meaning contacting trade allies, both inside our network and outside, to identify projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be located in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience with energy-efficiency
• Local travel within the Greater Phoenix area is expected, averaging approximately 25% of the role. Candidates can generally expect to travel locally approximately once per week, or about 4–7 times per month, depending on program needs.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
• Excellent project management, organizational, planning, budgeting, and people-management skills. 
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and self-direct your work. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. 
• Strong customer relationship, networking and sales skills. 
• A strong understanding of energy efficiency programs and/or utility/skilled trade industry. 
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with public speaking/presentations
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Benefits

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.  The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $65,000- 75,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.