[Extended] Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Portland Clean Energy Fund Benefits Fund Committee

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　　[Extended] Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Portland Clean Energy Fund Benefits Fund Committee

　　Salary

　　$0.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Remote - Part-time, OR

　　Job Type

　　Volunteer

　　Remote Employment

　　Flexible/Hybrid

　　Job Number

　　V2024-00059

　　Bureau

　　Office of Community & Civic Life

　　Opening Date

　　01/04/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　The Position

　　Are you looking for a space where your passion, knowledge, and skills will contribute to a more just society? Do you envision your city as one that advances racial justice and leads with equity to provide a clean energy future for frontline communities? The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) Committee is seeking leaders like you. With your help, we can ensure the most impacted Portlanders are prepared for a changing climate as we move toward our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

　　Overview

　　The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is responsible for investing in community-led and community-inspired projects that reduce carbon emissions in ways that advance racial and social justice. PCEF provides grants and contracts to nonprofit, government, and for-profit entities for projects focused on clean energy, transportation decarbonization, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and green job training. PCEF prioritizes benefits to low-income people, communities of color, and other communities on the frontlines of climate change.

　　In its most recent round of funding in July 2022, PCEF awarded over $107 million for projects focused on clean energy, transportation decarbonization, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and green job training. Following program structural changes adopted by Portland City Council in October 2022 (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/faq-changes-pcef-structure) , PCEF now allocates funds according to 5-year climate investment plans. The program is expected to distribute over $750 million through community responsive grants and strategic programs described in its inaugural Climate Investment Plan (CIP) (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/climate-investment/climate-investment-plan) , approved by Portland City Council in September 2023. The PCEF Committee, a nine-member volunteer body, is an integral part of the PCEF program and is responsible for:

　　Recommending, updating, and amending climate investment plans to Portland City Council,

　　Evaluating the effectiveness of the program in achieving its goals, and

　　Optionally participating in subcommittees, grant application review panels, etc.

　　Mission Objectives

　　It is important for people who are interested in serving on the Committee to understand and support the PCEF program’s purpose and objectives:

　　The purpose of the PCEF program is to provide a consistent long-term funding source and oversight structure to invest in climate action projects that support social, economic, and environmental benefits for all Portlanders, including the development of a diverse and well-trained workforce and contractor pool to perform work that reduces or sequesters greenhouse gases.

　　The Committee’s Guiding Principles describe the values by which the PCEF program is administered: justice driven, accountable, community powered, and focused on climate action with multiple benefits. More information about the Guiding Principles can be found here (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/about#toc-guiding-principles) .

　　Total number of advisory seats: 9

　　Number of seats available : 1

　　To Qualify

　　To be eligible for the advisory committee, members must live, work, go to school or worship in the City of Portland.

　　Who we are looking for

　　The PCEF Committee is committed to ensuring that Portland's diverse communities see themselves on the Committee. Committee members must have a demonstrated commitment to addressing climate change and empowering historically disadvantaged groups.

　　In this recruitment opportunity, the Committee specifically seeks a new member with demonstrated experience in the field of commercial renewable energy and energy efficiency.

　　Interested parties who meet the above qualification and are interested in serving the community by advancing equitable investments in climate action - we invite your application!

　　Time commitment

　　The Committee generally meets every other month for two to three hours each meeting with smaller briefing opportunities between meetings. Meetings are currently hybrid with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

　　Committee members are expected to set aside time to correspond and review materials in between meetings.

　　Members are appointed to four-year terms, and may serve no more than eight consecutive years.

　　Members may receive a stipend of $500 per year for the duration of their service.

　　We remove barriers

　　Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. Dinner will be provided at evening in-person meetings. Childcare and/or transportation cost reimbursements are available if you need those to participate fully.

　　Volunteer ethics

　　People who join this committee will become “public officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fairly and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “conflict of interest.” If you tell us about potential conflicts of interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with conflicts of interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible conflicts of interest on the form included in the application.

　　The Recruitment Process

　　Applications are due by 11:59pm on Wednesday March 6, 2024 .

　　To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the PCEF Committee staff liaison at [email protected] ([email protected]) or 971-421-3612.

　　Voluntary & confidential demographic information

　　The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Completing the demographic information on the application is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Please send questions to: [email protected]

　　General questions

　　For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please send an email to [email protected].

　　We encourage you to apply

　　We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about the bureau and the PCEF program: https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy

　　Do you have questions or need more information? Contact [email protected] or 503-307-2399.

　　Additional Information

　　Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval.

　　City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available.

　　01

　　Do you understand that this is a volunteer (non-paid, non-employment) position?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you able to prepare for meetings on your own time? And can you commit to regularly attend and participate in meetings and for the duration of the service term?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Currently, do you live, work, play, go to school, and/or worship in the City of Portland? Please mark all that apply so we can know the variety of ways you are involved in Portland.

　　Live in Portland (reside and sleep)

　　Work in Portland (or do business, includes non-profit/volunteerism, and family caretaking)

　　Play in Portland (recreation, visiting establishments in Portland)

　　Worship in Portland (engage in spiritual activities of all types such as churches, or religious organization affiliations and practices)

　　Go to school in Portland (including study, take classes, research, broadly interpreted)

　　04

　　Are you or is a relative of yours associated with a business, as defined by ORS 244.020(3)(4), that is related to the subject matter to be considered by this advisory body? If yes, please explain. If no, enter "N/A," which stands for "not applicable."

　　05

　　Do you or a relative have connections to businesses that could result in a financial benefit of more than $500 annually as noted in ORS 244.020(3)(4)? If yes, please explain. If no, enter "N/A."

　　06

　　Even if you or a relative's connection to a business does not rise to the financial thresholds contained in ORS 244.020(3)(4), the City would like to know of any relationship to a business that could benefit financially from the outcome of the matter to be considered by this advisory body. Please list those connections here. If no, enter "N/A."

　　07

　　Do you or do any relative of yours have a professional affiliation with the City of Portland, either as a staff member or through a contract? Please list their name, their position, the bureau/department they are affiliated with, the contract, and your relationship to that individual. If no, enter "N/A."

　　08

　　By signing and/or typing my name below, I affirm I can commit to participate fully in the work of the advisory body I'm applying for. All information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that any misstatement of fact or misrepresentation of credentials may result in this application being disqualified from further consideration. I affirm that all information contained in this form is true to the best of my knowledge. If at any time following the submission of this form I become aware of any actual or potential conflicts of interest or if the information provided becomes inaccurate or incomplete, promptly notify the staff contact for the City advisory body. Misstatement of fact or misrepresentation of information may result in your application being disqualified, or future dismissal from the advisory body.

　　09

　　What is your commitment and experience working with a diversity of people, in terms of age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, religious preference, etc.? How have or how would you contribute to productive group processes and collective work in a collaborative, multicultural, and/or multilingual setting?

　　10

　　Do you have any affiliations with groups that you would like to tell us about, such as other committees, non-profits, churches, political action committees, or community-based organizations you are part of? Please list the name and your role with them, and dates you were active.

　　11

　　Describe your relevant skills, knowledge, and lived experience as well as any volunteer, work, and/or educational experience that would serve the advisory body's ability to meet its mission.

　　12

　　What excites you about the possibility of serving on this advisory body?

　　13

　　If selected and appointed to serve, what would you hope to accomplish during your service?

　　14

　　We Remove Barriers. Please let us know if there are barriers to your participation that we can help eliminate. Examples include bus/parking passes and food at meetings when in-person gatherings return, childcare, or stipends. While we may not have these options on all advisory bodies, the Advisory Bodies Program is interested in planning and budgeting in the future based on needs expressed here.

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　　Please complete the demographic survey at the link provided: https://forms.gle/hQD5fsDgKrezAekT7. Copy and paste it into another window. Please do not answer the text box below.

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　　Phone

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