Seeds for the Sol Home Energy Auditor Job Description
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SFTS Home Energy Auditor Job Posting
Title: Home Energy Auditor
The Home Energy Auditor is responsible for completing walkthrough home safety and energy efficiency audits for home owners and tenants. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work in the field and wants to directly impact residential home health, safety, and energy performance for community members in Oregon’s central Willamette Valley and coast.
About Seeds for the Sol:
Seeds for the Sol is a nonprofit, grassroots organization in Corvallis, Oregon, taking action to remove the financial barriers to residential energy efficiency and renewable energy. For income-qualified homeowners and landlords of income-qualified tenants, we provide guidance, a free home energy assessment or audit, vetted contractors list, help accessing state incentives, and zero-interest loans to complete upgrades. We seek to serve marginalized communities such as low-income, disabled, veteran, women, queer, and Latinx households, grounded in our deep commitment to serving our community in Benton, Linn, Lincoln, Polk, Lane, Marion, and Yamhill counties.
The Home Energy Auditor position will be involved with all aspects of our program delivery. You will help with client intake by checking for eligibility criteria and scheduling Home Energy Audits for qualifying clients. You will travel to client homes to inspect and document home infrastructure such as insulation, windows and doors, roof, heating/cooling equipment, water heaters, and ducts. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will help our team connect clients to contractors and home improvement programs that improve the health, safety, and efficiency of their homes at no cost to qualifying clients.
Job description:
This position will work closely with the Director of Program Operations, Program Operations Assistant, and Home Energy Technicians to connect client households with home safety and energy efficiency audits, contractors, and financial support. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have:
Relevant certifications in residential building and energy efficiency trades or ability to achieve certifications within 1 month of hiring, such as BPI Building Analyst Technician, Residential Energy Services Network Home Energy Rater (RESNET), Oregon Training Institute Residential Energy Analyst, or equivalent certification.
Proficiency in oral and written Spanish and English.
Ability to communicate with clients with challenging circumstances and limited experience in home energy efficiency systems, taking a patient trauma-informed approach.
Knowledge of residential construction and residential mechanical systems.
Practical knowledge of job safety standards and ability to assess and mitigate job site hazards.
Ability to assess projects and create recommended home infrastructure and improvement plans based on project eligibility for incentive programs.
Proficiency with common office software and digital technologies (Monday.com, MS Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Zoom, Docusign, Dropbox).
Self-motivation with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
Top-notch communication skills, willingness to learn, a sense of humor, and commitment to inclusion to work with our small but mighty team.
Commitment to climate and energy justice through serving low and medium income families; women; veterans; people with disabilities; elderly; and other marginalized communities in our service area.
Valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, and required auto insurance.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in trauma-informed program delivery
Prior experience conducting energy audits or equipment assessments.
Knowledge of energy codes and standards (ASHRAE, DOE, etc.).
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to move up and down ladders
Ability to work in tight/enclosed spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
Noise Level is typically moderate
Employee could be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles and risk of potential shock
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
We will provide you with training on our program and systems so you feel confident and effective assisting our clients with accessing home health, safety, and efficiency improvement incentives.
Compensation and Benefits
Flexibility: 20-30 hours/week, hybrid work schedule after in-office training with 1-2 days in the office per week.
Competitive pay: $25/hour with step-up to $30/hr after training and evaluation and future raises after 3, 6, and 12 month performance reviews
Career development: We will provide training so you feel confident in your role quickly, we provide additional paid trainings and certifications required to administer energy efficiency programs with confidence.
Job satisfaction: Work with a committed team of energy equity professionals in a positive and inclusive work environment
Benefits: 401(k) eligible after 1 year of service, additional benefits available through a 125 cafeteria plan.
Contact/application information: Please submit a resume and cover letter to In...@seedsforthesol.org
Application deadline is April 15, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.
We plan to contact top applicants by April 23, 2026 to schedule interviews.
Seeds for the Sol is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to: people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from other historically underrepresented and marginalized communities.
We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply if they don't meet every single requirement. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.