CURRENT OPENINGS

3/11/2026

Energy Assistance Specialist

West CAP — an innovative, progressive organization dedicated to creating Strong, Secure Families, and Stable Communities since 1965, is hiring full-time Seasonal Energy Assistance Specialist.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for determining eligibility, customer intake and processing Energy Assistance services to the public. Provide a high level of customer service care to all applicants during the heating season.

Season employment typically is from October until mid-June.

Role is based out of our Menomonie location with hybrid remote work options after a training period.

Our team is collaborative, passionate, and focused on serving the needs of our participants with dignity and respect. We maintain a trauma-informed environment that supports each employee and promote work-life balance with generous PTO and flexible scheduling.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to evaluate information and make appropriate referrals.
  • Minimum of a high school degree and 2 years administrative experience or associate degree in related area and at least 1 year of related experience.
  • Ability to perform data entry concurrently with interactive interviews.
  • Ability to effectively use computer systems and proficient with Office 365
  • Ability to use and interpret complex forms, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and public.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use independent judgment in regularly non-routine and/or unstable situations.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, $21/hour starting wage with annual increases
  • Comprehensive benefit package including health/dental, retirement, free life/disability benefits
  • Remote work options
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

For consideration, please send your resume through Indeed or westcap@wcap.org by March 27th. We are happy to provide a reasonable accommodation, for those with a disability, to complete any part of the application process. If you are unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at westcap@wcap.org.

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1/8/2026

Housing Technician

West CAP — an innovative, progressive organization dedicated to creating Strong, Secure Families, and Stable Communities since 1965, is hiring full-time Housing Technicians to join the production team performing weatherization measures and rehabilitation of residential homes.

Responsibilities:

Assist crew foreman in analyzing project and tasks; maintaining tools, equipment, & vehicles; performing tasks with minimal supervision; and maintaining project in absence of crew foreman.

Responsible for using technical evaluation tools to evaluate and perform energy conservation weatherization measures on existing housing structures to include but not limited to upgrading heating systems and constructing distribution systems.

Responsible for performing various work on existing home structures including: insulating attics & sidewalls, working on mobile home bellies, and hanging doors and windows in existing places, limited floor repair, trim & finish work, sheet rock repair, roofing, basic electric & plumbing, framing, handicap accessibility, and new construction.

Responsible to learn and follow all West CAP and Weatherization safety programs and rules.

Assist in maintaining clean and safe work-site and produce quality service for program participants. Responsible for working in accordance with appropriate regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

Work with crew foreman, program participant, other weatherization staff and management to improve quality of work environment and services provided.

Assist with maintaining project documents including shippers, returns, hour tracking, or any other paperwork required to complete the project.

Develop skills on a continual basis through education, recertifications, and in-house trainings.

Qualifications include a minimum of a high school or equivalent degree, 2-3 years experience in the construction field, ability to obtain lead renovator certification, ability to lift up to 50#, to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, experience using trade tools as well as a solid knowledge of construction safety measures. A valid driver’s license is required. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and employees who reflect the population we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people who have disabilities.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, $25.50/hour starting wage with annual increases
  • Monday-Thursday, DAY schedule only
  • Over 4 weeks PTO first year of employment!
  • Additional paid holidays and annual clothing/tool allowance
  • Comprehensive benefit package including health/dental, retirement, free life/disability benefits
  • Paid training and advancement opportunities

For consideration, please send your resume through Indeed or westcap@wcap.org by January 22nd. If you are unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at westcap@wcap.org.

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Our Culture is what Keeps Us

We believe that as employees, volunteers, and board members, dedicated to our mission of reducing poverty and developing assets, we must apply ourselves to the task of growing as a sustainable organization and as employees. Our work life illustrates our beliefs as an agency.

Consequently, we seek to conduct our work in a supportive environment and within a mutually supportive culture. Within our agency we value and seek to create a qualified workforce that reflects the demographic and cultural diversity existing in our larger community. Our employees are competitively reimbursed for their jobs and provided with a workplace and the tools that enable effective effort. Employees and board members have opportunities to make contributions to decision-making processes. Within our work, we relate to one another as we relate to our clients; with respect, honesty, and civility. We know that we can count on one another.

Our behavior emulates what we desire for our participants; learning and growth are key ingredients of the culture we seek to build. As an organization (a corporate person), our citizenship demonstrates what we expect of our community compassionate institutional behavior, behavior that works for the common good of the community.