Cascade Energy, founded in 1993, is an employee-owned consulting firm specializing in industrial energy efficiency. Our mission is to improve the energy efficiency of the most energy-intensive sector of our economy - industrial. Today, we are a fast-growing team of 200+ and our work reaches throughout North America, with clients ranging in size from small to Fortune 500 companies. We foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership.

At Cascade, our teams reflect our company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious. You’ll likely find this opportunity attractive if you love to learn new things, have a growth mindset, and want to join a team that puts our values at the heart of decision making and is constantly striving towards “better.”

In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy is committed to improving the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within our organization and the communities in which we work and live. We celebrate and value diversity as a source for different perspectives, increased creativity, higher innovation, and faster problem solving and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.

Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member, and a tuition reimbursement program. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.

We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator is responsible for helping the Customer Engagement team deliver high-quality, winning proposals. The Proposal Coordinator assists in the areas of project management, research, and writing. The Proposal Coordinator balances workload with the Proposal Manager to lead certain proposals and provide support for other high-effort opportunities. Other duties include gathering information from internal teams and subcontractors to support proposal development; organizing, tracking, and planning each proposal effort; and following detailed checklists to ensure proposal-related input is collected from and distributed to individuals throughout the process. The Proposal Coordinator also facilitates interview and contract negotiation efforts for successful proposals.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain and update credentials for various online procurement platforms, signing Cascade up for RFX-related updates from various sources and regularly checking other sites manually for relevant opportunities.
• Review, assess, and disseminate RFX (request for Abstract, Proposal, Qualifications, and Information) details to proposal teams, which involves absorbing and summarizing relevant information from often complex and lengthy documents.
• Support proposal teams by scheduling regular meetings, developing agendas, taking notes, and following up on action items.
• Provide proposal development leadership or support.
• Coordinate with internal Cascade teams, including Legal and Design, for proposal-related deliverables such as contract reviews and proposal graphics.
• Coordinate with business analyst to develop proposal budget in line with RFX guidelines and incorporate budget information into proposal documents.
• Contribute to high quality written proposals by reviewing, editing, proofreading, and ensuring proposals are compliant with RFX requirements and protect proprietary client information.
• Archive proposal materials into SharePoint systems to support future content development.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, preferably located in the Western United States. There will be occasional visits to the Portland office or other Customer Engagement team gatherings.

Applicants for this role are required to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience writing and editing proposals, grants, or other business development content.
• A minimum of 3-years related experience, preferably working in a consulting environment.

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

• Experience working with energy efficiency programs
• Strong writing skills
• Adept at following processes

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 80% paid for dependents), vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy.

The salary range for this position normalized for Portland OR is $62,000 - $75,800 per year. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.

Please submit a current resume (PDF). We would also appreciate a letter of interest (PDF) describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role. If you submit a letter, please combine it with your resume in one PDF document.

• Please, no phone calls.
• Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
• Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

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