Senior Call Center Representative

Senior Call Center Representative

Location: Portland Metro Area (Hybrid Remote & In-Person Position)

Who We Are

Skill Demand Energy is a culturally diverse organization focused on expanding access to energy efficiency solutions that reduce household energy burden and strengthen communities. We work at the intersection of technical expertise, public-benefit programs, and community-based delivery supporting both individuals and organizations in navigating energy incentives, program requirements, and long-term sustainability.

Our work is grounded in partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement. We believe effective energy programs are built through clear expectations, strong relationships, and respect for the lived experiences of the communities we serve. We are a growing, collaborative team that values initiative, adaptability, and thoughtful problem-solving, and we encourage candidates who are motivated by impact and learning to apply.

Skill Demand Energy is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We strive to build a workplace and programs that reflect the communities we serve, center equity in decision-making, and create inclusive systems where all people have access to opportunity, support, and success.

Position Overview

Skill Demand Energy is seeking a Senior Contact Center Representative to support the delivery of residential energy efficiency incentive programs administered through Energy Trust of Oregon. These programs help homeowners and renters reduce energy costs by providing financial incentives for improvements such as heating and cooling upgrades, insulation and weatherization, water heating systems, smart thermostats, and other qualifying home improvements. The Contact Center serves as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, and community partners seeking information on eligibility, application requirements, documentation, and timelines.

The Senior Contact Center Representative plays a critical role in ensuring all information is accurate, consistent, and technically sound. This position serves as a skilled researcher and multitasker, supporting complex customer inquiries, resolving escalations, and helping maintain high standards for documentation, compliance, and service delivery. In addition to direct customer support, this role contributes to operational improvement, peer coaching, and process development to ensure the team can effectively manage evolving program requirements while delivering a clear, professional, and equitable customer experience.

Why This Role Exists

As residential energy programs grow in complexity and reach, the Contact Center must:

Provide accurate and consistent information on incentive qualifications

Resolve escalated cases efficiently and professionally

Maintains detailed notes that meet company standards.

Support internal staff development and operational excellence

This role strengthens the team s ability to deliver high-quality service, manage complexity effectively, and ensure customers receive accurate information the first time.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert on residential Energy Trust of Oregon energy efficiency programs and incentives, such as HVAC, weatherization, water heating, smart thermostats, windows, and home energy assessments

Provide accurate guidance on incentive eligibility, timelines, documentation requirements, and program policies

Handle complex, sensitive, or escalated customer cases with professionalism and sound judgment

Research customers questions and determine when escalation to management is necessary

Maintain clear, accurate, and thorough CRM documentation

Process residential incentive applications and related documentation in accordance with program requirements

Operational Support & Team Leadership

Serve as backup to the Team Lead in supporting daily operations, including queue triage, task prioritization, and schedule adherence

Provide peer coaching based on quality assurance feedback and identified performance trends

Support onboarding, training res, and rollout of procedural updates

Partner with leadership on workflow improvements, template updates, and process refinements

Support testing and implementation of new systems, policies, or program changes

Performance & Accountability

Maintain high standards for service levels, response times, and documentation accuracy

Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Model professionalism, reliability, and accountability in a metric-driven environment

Identify recurring customer issues or process gaps and recommend practical solutions

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a call or contact center environment

Demonstrated experience handling escalations, complex inquiries, and policy interpretation

Strong understanding of residential energy efficiency measures or comparable technical programs

Experience meeting service-level, productivity, and quality goals

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting utility or public-benefit energy programs, or have experience with incentive programs

Experience coaching or mentoring peers in a contact center environment

Familiarity with Energy Trust of Oregon programs

Experience developing training materials

Bachelor s degree preferred, though relevant experience is valued equally

Core Competencies

Clear, accurate, and confident communication

Technical fluency and policy interpretation skills

Sound judgment in escalation management

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Ability to lead constructively without formal supervisory authority

Commitment to equity-centered and customer-focused service

What This Role Is and Is Not

This role IS:-

A position that requires strong organizing and customer service skills

Focused on accuracy, accountability, and process improvement

A leadership position within the Contact Center structure

This role is NOT:-

A purely administrative processing role

Limited to answering basic inquiries

A supervisory management position

A sales position

Success in This Role Looks Like

Escalations are resolved efficiently and professionally

Fewer repeat errors or documentation issues

Improved team confidence in technical and policy interpretation

Consistent adherence to service levels and quality standards

Clear, well-maintained procedures and knowledge resources

Work Structure

Hybrid Schedule:-

Monday & Friday Remote

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday In Office (Downtown Portland, OR)

Standard Schedule:-

8:00 AM 5:00 PM PST, with a 1-hour lunch break

Why This Role Matters

This position helps ensure that Energy Trust s residential programs:

Provide accurate and equitable customer support

Use public and ratepayer funds responsibly

Maintain operational integrity and compliance

Deliver consistent, high-quality customer experiences

How to Apply

A cover letter or statement of interest is required. We want to know...

Why Energy Trust of Oregon s work is important to you

How your experience prepares you to lead, coach, and support a high-volume, high-accuracy contact center

An example of a complex escalation OR technical question you handled, and how you researched and resolved it.