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Get Access To All JobsWho is Michaels Energy?
Michaels Energy is a veteran-owned energy consulting firm that exists to help businesses minimize waste and maximize value. Our energy and engineering gurus are obsessed with optimizing buildings and processes to maximize energy savings and profits, minimize utility grid stress and carbon footprints, and keep this big, beautiful planet in tip-top shape. Our passion is developing long-term client relationships with energy users, utilities, consultants, and partners. This passion, combined with our core values of proactive and responsive service, intuitive analysis, collaborative partnerships, and fanatical execution, forms the foundation of our corporate culture.
We’re proud to share that Michaels Energy is one of Inc’s Best Workplaces of 2024 and 2025. This award is given to workplaces that foster an environment where employees willingly go above and beyond in their work, advocate for the organization and intend to stay in the future.
What is the role?
Michaels Energy is seeking a sales professional with experience working with utility programs. The Energy Efficiency Outreach Specialist will interact with facility managers, business owners, contractors and utility partners for energy management programs in New Hampshire. This role focuses on building relationships and driving participation by prospecting and recruiting commercial and industrial customers into different programs, including demand response and energy assessments. This position is the main point of contact for customers and will facilitate their program journey from first interaction to project completion. We are looking for someone with strong outreach and communication skills and who has a passion for energy management and will exemplify our core values.
Responsibilities
- Customer Management
- Act as the customer’s point of contact for all energy projects
- Identify and engage the target market for participation in energy efficiency programs
- Create and execute a sales plan for the program
- Promotes utility rebate programs to customers
- Assist with project planning
- Collaborates with subject matter experts to identify energy efficiency opportunities
-
Lead presentations to educate customers on the program
-
Project Management
- Prospect and maintain a pipeline of customers
-
Manage project progress to a deadline
-
Project Administration
- Provide status reports to the program delivery team
- Collaborates with engineers, office personnel, facility managers, trade professionals, and utility staff to achieve customer goals
- Track customer information in CRM software
- Document customer meetings and activities
- Follow and/or create program processes
How do you contribute?
After 3 months, you have….
- Learned Michaels internal processes and business practices
- A thorough understanding of the assigned efficiency programs
- Built a strong funnel of projects and customers
After 6 months, you have….
- Closed deals with customers
- Identified continuous improvement opportunities for the program
What are the metrics for this role?
- Program P4P Revenue*
- Closed Deals
- Touch Points
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of two years of experience combining: utility energy efficiency or demand response programs, consultative sales/technical Sales, or B2B sales
- Understanding of how customers make decisions regarding energy usage
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Interest in energy efficiency and building systems
- Ability to travel regionally up to 50% for customer meetings and occasional overnight travel to the company headquarters
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with building mechanical systems (HVAC, lighting, hot water)
- Experience meeting monthly, quarterly, and/or annual sales targets
- Connections to building and facility managers or contractors in New England
- Familiarity with CRM software
Where can you work?
- New Hampshire or the surrounding states
- Work from home, in the office, or a hybrid schedule within New Hampshire or surrounding states
Pay Scale
$100,000 - $115,000 + regional adjustment
Why work for Michaels Energy?
The top reasons Michaels Energy is an awesome place to work, besides helping the world save energy.
- We Never Stop Learning
- Flexible Work Hours
- Collaborative
- Career Development
- Beer Fridays
- Fresh Fruit Daily
- Wellness Rewards
- Fun Company Outings
Michaels Energy EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We strive to build and nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming for all employees. We know diversity and inclusion are essential to innovation, a strong work environment, and exceptional results. This fits well with our culture that celebrates the unique, the different, and the individual. For us, this is who we are and what we do, not just words in a policy.
Who is Michaels Energy?
Michaels Energy is a veteran-owned energy consulting firm that exists to help businesses minimize waste and maximize value. Our energy and engineering gurus are obsessed with optimizing buildings and processes to maximize energy savings and profits, minimize utility grid stress and carbon footprints, and keep this big, beautiful planet in tip-top shape. Our passion is developing long-term client relationships with energy users, utilities, consultants, and partners. This passion, combined with our core values of proactive and responsive service, intuitive analysis, collaborative partnerships, and fanatical execution, forms the foundation of our corporate culture.
We’re proud to share that Michaels Energy is one of Inc’s Best Workplaces of 2024 and 2025. This award is given to workplaces that foster an environment where employees willingly go above and beyond in their work, advocate for the organization and intend to stay in the future.
What is the role?
Michaels Energy is seeking a sales professional with experience working with utility programs. The Energy Efficiency Outreach Specialist will interact with facility managers, business owners, contractors and utility partners for energy management programs in New Hampshire. This role focuses on building relationships and driving participation by prospecting and recruiting commercial and industrial customers into different programs, including demand response and energy assessments. This position is the main point of contact for customers and will facilitate their program journey from first interaction to project completion. We are looking for someone with strong outreach and communication skills and who has a passion for energy management and will exemplify our core values.
Responsibilities
- Customer Management
- Act as the customer’s point of contact for all energy projects
- Identify and engage the target market for participation in energy efficiency programs
- Create and execute a sales plan for the program
- Promotes utility rebate programs to customers
- Assist with project planning
- Collaborates with subject matter experts to identify energy efficiency opportunities
-
Lead presentations to educate customers on the program
-
Project Management
- Prospect and maintain a pipeline of customers
-
Manage project progress to a deadline
-
Project Administration
- Provide status reports to the program delivery team
- Collaborates with engineers, office personnel, facility managers, trade professionals, and utility staff to achieve customer goals
- Track customer information in CRM software
- Document customer meetings and activities
- Follow and/or create program processes
How do you contribute?
After 3 months, you have….
- Learned Michaels internal processes and business practices
- A thorough understanding of the assigned efficiency programs
- Built a strong funnel of projects and customers
After 6 months, you have….
- Closed deals with customers
- Identified continuous improvement opportunities for the program
What are the metrics for this role?
- Program P4P Revenue*
- Closed Deals
- Touch Points
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of two years of experience combining: utility energy efficiency or demand response programs, consultative sales/technical Sales, or B2B sales
- Understanding of how customers make decisions regarding energy usage
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Interest in energy efficiency and building systems
- Ability to travel regionally up to 50% for customer meetings and occasional overnight travel to the company headquarters
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with building mechanical systems (HVAC, lighting, hot water)
- Experience meeting monthly, quarterly, and/or annual sales targets
- Connections to building and facility managers or contractors in New England
- Familiarity with CRM software
Where can you work?
- New Hampshire or the surrounding states
- Work from home, in the office, or a hybrid schedule within New Hampshire or surrounding states
Pay Scale
$100,000 - $115,000 + regional adjustment
Why work for Michaels Energy?
The top reasons Michaels Energy is an awesome place to work, besides helping the world save energy.
- We Never Stop Learning
- Flexible Work Hours
- Collaborative
- Career Development
- Beer Fridays
- Fresh Fruit Daily
- Wellness Rewards
- Fun Company Outings
Michaels Energy EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We strive to build and nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming for all employees. We know diversity and inclusion are essential to innovation, a strong work environment, and exceptional results. This fits well with our culture that celebrates the unique, the different, and the individual. For us, this is who we are and what we do, not just words in a policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Outreach Specialist
Frame your degree as specialty occupation proof
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to outreach work. A communications, public health, or social work degree strengthens your petition. Document how your coursework maps to your specific job duties before your employer files the I-129.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Outreach Specialist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're only applying to organizations with active H-1B sponsorship experience.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Check the OFLC Wage Search for your exact job location and SOC code before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage level, and underpaid offers can trigger LCA certification issues during filing.
Identify cap-exempt employers in outreach fields
Nonprofits affiliated with universities, public health agencies, and research institutions are often H-1B cap-exempt. Outreach roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the annual lottery entirely.
Clarify your SOC code during the offer stage
Outreach Specialist roles are filed under varying SOC codes depending on the industry. Ask your employer which occupation code they plan to use before the LCA is submitted, since the code determines your prevailing wage level and affects petition strength.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation status
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code and confirm the role lists a bachelor's degree as the typical education requirement. This supports your employer's specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Outreach Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Outreach Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires a direct relationship between the job duties and a specific degree field. Outreach roles grounded in public health, social work, communications, or community development typically qualify when the employer can document that a bachelor's degree in one of those fields is a standard industry requirement for the position.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Outreach Specialist positions?
Nonprofit organizations, public health agencies, university-affiliated programs, and government contractors are among the most active sponsors for outreach roles. Many of these employers are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without competing in the annual lottery. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to find organizations with confirmed LCA filing history for this job title.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Outreach Specialist role changes significantly after I'm sponsored?
Material changes to your job duties, title, or work location can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. If your outreach role shifts from, say, community health work to a primarily administrative function, the specialty occupation basis may need to be re-established. Confirm with your employer before accepting any significant role changes.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I find a different Outreach Specialist job?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, provided you're in valid H-1B status and the new role is in a specialty occupation. The receiving employer files a new LCA and I-129 petition. You don't need to wait for approval before starting work under the new sponsor.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Outreach Specialist H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation, experience level, and work location before USCIS will approve the petition. Outreach Specialist wages vary significantly by industry and geography, so the LCA wage level matters. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable wage tier for your specific location and SOC code before your employer submits the LCA.