Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

Performs a broad range of complex professional, analytical, technical, and consultant duties supporting resource conservation and use optimization for the City of Spokane. Designs, implements, supports, and manages programs and initiatives for increased energy efficiency, reduced natural resource consumption, alternative energy sources, solid waste stream reduction, and various other cost saving measures.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

Develops and maintains an energy/utility consumption database, performs trend/use analysis, and develops plans to maximize efficiency. Maintains and updates the online Energy Star portal information on City facilities and energy data.
Advises the Facilities Director, City departments, and various other program administrators on the City’s utility costs, conservation practices, goals, achievements, and overall energy consumption. Monitors and reports resource use at each City facility. Acts as primary point of contact with the local utility company on energy conservation.
Promotes environmental stewardship and accountability to create and sustain a strong conservation and recycling ethic among building occupants, organizational leaders, and City of Spokane stakeholders. Engages, interacts, and collaborates with City staff through multiple communication channels and programs to effect resource conservation and sustainability efforts.
Conducts on-site resource surveys and assessments of City facilities, from major buildings to a wide array of small to medium facilities. Analyzes energy use patterns; Identifies, prioritizes, and presents recommendations for practical and effective no-cost/low-cost energy and resource saving/generating measures.
Collaborates with staff and management to develop resource efficiency and use reduction practices and implementation strategies. Informs and educates staff about behavior and performance expectations, provides timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensures performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively.
Participates in the implementation of targeted building operation, maintenance, and equipment efficiency measures and upgrades. Documents past and projected cost savings for identified measures, and monitors performance.
Continuously updates and expands departmental and City knowledge and understanding of new and evolving theories, practices, and methodologies by obtaining relevant education and training.
Provides ongoing education and training for co-workers, facility occupants, maintenance, custodial, and administrative staff in conservation measures to increase awareness of the impact of behaviors on resource use and costs.
Administers, coordinates, and supports recognition or award programs that encourage actions toward energy saving goals and provides rewards when goals are achieved. Promotes RCM (Resource Conservation Management) Program success stories and shares energy savings ideas with staff.
Provides consultation on energy standards (including LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for all building remodel projects and new construction to ensure maximum building energy efficiencies.
Assists in the development of new, or updating of current, adopted City strategies, policies, and procedures related to a wide variety of energy conservation practices. Supports and advances strategic plans including and in support of the City of Spokane Comprehensive Plan Goals.
Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open-Entry Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business/energy management, environmental engineering/science, or a closely related field.
Experience: Three years of work experience in the field of energy engineering or energy management.

Substitutions:

Possession of one of the following certifications will substitute for the education and experience requirements: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP), Business Energy Professional (BEP), or Green Building Engineer (GBE).

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or otherwise demonstrate ability to move between multiple work locations as required.

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking to fill three Administrative Specialist (Administrative Specialist II) positions. These roles are vital to supporting a dynamic, fast-paced program poised to invest over $1 billion in equitable climate action over the next five years.

Administrative Specialists are responsible for providing general administrative and specialized support, working with PCEF leadership to ensure smooth program operations and project execution. Each position focuses on a specific area of the PCEF team:

Program Manager/Leadership Support (Reports to Program Manager): Provides administrative support to the Program Manager and leadership team, including scheduling, calendar management, note-taking, purchasing, event coordination, and document management. Supports advisory groups by managing meeting logistics, scheduling, and member assistance. Other duties include responding to stakeholder inquiries, preparing documents, tracking agendas, and taking meeting notes. This role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Project Implementation Team (Reports to Deputy Program Manager): Supports program implementation, including the Community Grants program and other deliverables in the 5-Year Climate Investment Plan. Duties include administrative support for the Deputy Program Manager and coordination with internal teams (data systems, finance, external affairs, and contracting), PCEF funding area teams, and constituents.
Clean Energy Program (Reports to Clean Energy Program Manager): Focuses on clean energy efforts, including energy efficiency and renewable energy. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing grant/contract reports and invoices, coordinating purchases, tracking timelines for policy development and projects, and managing clean energy-related inquiries via email and phone.

As an Administrative Specialist, you will*:

Provide administrative support to supervisor, program, and advisory bodies as needed.
Manage supervisor’s calendars, schedule meetings, and ensure preparedness. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence on behalf of program area managers.
Coordinate meetings, draft agendas, take meeting minutes, prepare packets, and troubleshoot technology.
Review and route invoices, grant agreements, and contracts through appropriate channels (e.g., finance, legal).
Review insurance documentation for compliance.
Review internal memos for consistency with PCEF and BPS policies and practices.
Prioritize, route, and track incoming correspondence and phone calls, responding to information requests professionally and promptly.
Conduct research to inform program policies and procedures.
Coordinate payment and logistics for conferences, program events, and trainings in adherence to City purchasing policies.
Update and maintain specialized databases and spreadsheets; create reports, analyses, and documents in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintain paper and electronic records for archiving and retrieval according to guidelines.
Draft, edit and proofread various documents; ensure accuracy and compliance.
Support team and community events.
Coordinate program and project activities with other Bureau/Office staff and outside agencies.

*Given that this recruitment aims to fill three administrative specialist positions, please note that not all responsibilities listed above will apply to each role.

As a person, you have:

Social Intelligence: Strong communication skills that foster ease and understanding, allowing you to engage effectively with individuals from a variety of roles and backgrounds.
Collaborative and Inclusive Approach: Comfort in sharing power, working together toward collective goals, utilizing strong communication skills to implement effective solutions, and managing conflict through a trauma-informed lens.
Administrative experience: In organizing, tracking, monitoring, and providing support for personnel, reporting, and project initiatives.
Equity-Driven Mindset: A commitment to driving systemic change to address both historical and ongoing discrimination, with experience in evaluating and reshaping processes to promote fairness and eliminate barriers for more equitable outcomes.
Effective Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage with diverse audiences across various methods and ensure clarity and understanding.
Attention to Detail: An eye for detail and ability to organize files systematically, typically in a digital format.
Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to fluidly prioritize competing demands and manage multiple tasks with organizational skill, while responding effectively to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:

As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF’s mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city’s most urgent challenges.

PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural, and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy, and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.

The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a collaborative network, promoting energy efficiency to optimize energy generation, reduce consumption, create jobs and decrease carbon emissions in all Midwest communities.

Vision: MEEA seeks an achievable pathway for all people and communities in the Midwest to receive the economic, environmental and societal benefits of energy efficiency and the larger clean energy economy.

At MEEA, we leverage our expertise to be the Midwest’s leading resource for our members, allies, policymakers and the broader sector to promote energy efficiency as the essential pathway to achieve a clean, affordable, equitable and sustainable future. We see energy efficiency as the least cost foundation of the clean energy economy, creating immediate energy savings, providing career pathways, reducing emissions, improving new and existing buildings and boosting Midwest business and industries. MEEA develops connections and engagement opportunities for a diverse group of organizations to collaboratively create practical solutions. MEEA serves as a technical resource and promotes program and policy best practices and highlights emerging technologies, all to maximize energy savings, reduce costs, improve resilience and lower energy burden.

Position Summary

MEEA seeks a self-starting, team-oriented individual with a keen interest in the energy efficiency of buildings, and who understands the importance of strong building efficiency policies. We offer a highly collaborative environment, where the Building Policy Associate / Sr. Associate will join our committed Buildings Team in advancing MEEA’s building policy and program initiatives at the local, state, and regional levels.

The core of the Building Policy Associate / Sr. Associate’s work will be to assist the Buildings Team in advancing building energy code and benchmarking ordinance/BPS adoption, implementation, and compliance; and research and understand innovative building efficiency technologies that have the potential to improve building performance and drive deeper energy and carbon savings. The Building Policy Associate / Sr. Associate will coordinate with other MEEA staff who work on building-related energy efficiency programs, will represent MEEA at local, regional, and national conferences, and will develop and maintain relationships with outside organizations in order to further MEEA’s mission.

Responsibilities

In addition to the key responsibilities described above, the Building Policy Associate / Sr. Associate will be responsible for performing, or assisting with, the following tasks:

• Building Team lead for designated projects (Sr. Associate)

• Developing fact sheets, testimony and other advocacy materials

• Coordinating educational and outreach activities to increase awareness and understanding of building energy policy and the role of energy efficiency

• Researching and analyzing building efficiency compliance data at the state and regional levels

• Writing articles, blog posts and using social media to promote MEEA’s mission

• Developing and giving presentations

• Developing reports and other communications with program sponsors

• Stakeholder engagement via numerous communication channels

• Providing testimony and public speaking

• Coordinating webinars, trainings, and conference sessions

• Data entry, website updates, and other administrative/organizational tasks

Qualifications

• Passion for energy efficiency, environmental issues, and building science

• B.A or B.S. in one of the following, or related field: engineering, building science, architecture, planning, environmental science, public policy. Advanced degree a plus.

• 1+ year work experience; experience with buildings or sustainability a plus (Associate)

• 2+ years’ work experience with experience in the energy sector or related field preferred (Sr. Associate)

• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills

• Enthusiasm for improving the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings

• Comfortable with speaking and presenting to a virtual or in-person audience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; data analysis and data visualization programs a plus

• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and responsibilities

• Ability to maintain a high attention to detail while adapting to shifting priorities

• Dedicated employee willing to work as a member of a team in an open-office environment

• Understanding of or willingness to learn building science principles

• Flexible and adaptable to new program tasks and needs

• Experience with building energy modeling software, data analytics, or data visualization software a plus

• Experience with building design, construction, or project management, a plus

• Ability to travel overnight approximately 5%-10% of the time (as circumstances allow)

Compensation

The Associate position starts within an annual salary range of $50,000-$60,000, a Senior Associate range is $60,000-$70,000. Compensation and title for a selected candidate will be commensurate with experience. MEEA offers a competitive employment benefits package that includes:

• 10 days of annual leave in the first year, 8 days of sick/personal leave, 9 holidays and 3 floating holidays

• Health insurance, including vision and dental insurance, and an employer sponsored healthcare reimbursement account

• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching

• Pre-tax commuter benefits and employer paid benefits such as term life and disability insurance

• Flexible hybrid work schedule

To support our growth, we are seeking candidates with a strong interest in energy efficiency. These positions involve working closely with utility energy efficiency programs and energy efficient technologies associated with commercial and residential building systems.

Why you will love working here:

Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
Investment of community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and access to professional development resources.
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

Work as part of the energy efficiency team ensuring that the evaluation, implementation, and verification of utility sponsored energy efficiency projects are successfully executed.
Review project application forms and submittals by customers, contractors, engineers/consultants, and other program participants in order to ascertain compliance with program policies and procedures
Provide technical assistance and guidance on energy efficient technologies and practices to companies participating in utility-sponsored programs Review technical specifications, engineering calculations and cost estimates for energy efficiency projects
Interface with customers and contractors participating in utility sponsored programs
Perform energy savings calculations for prescriptive energy efficiency measures and upload records into program database
Process paperwork for program incentive payments per established policies and procedures.
Coordinate with or follow up on program quality control activities such as inspections and customer surveys as appropriate
Conduct lighting and other energy using equipment surveys to verify installation and operation of energy efficiency equipment
Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

2+ Professional work experience
Must be able to pass background check

What we would like you to have:

Experience in the trades (lighting and HVAC) strongly preferred
Electrical or HVAC contracting
Experience performing energy audits and energy savings calculations Lighting retrofit designs and assessment and installation HVAC System assessment, operations and maintenance. Interacting with business owners, representatives, and other key stakeholders
Knowledge of energy efficient technologies and practices related to lighting, motors, HVAC systems, commercial or residential building energy technologies or experience in the building trades is a plus.
Prior experience or a strong interest in energy efficiency is a plus!

Professional Skills:

Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations and identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities
Outstanding analytical, writing and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relationship management skills
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Global Systems Engineering (GSE) is a HUBZone small business that supports the federal government with a variety of high-end technical and engineering services. We are responsive to our customer’s needs, which change often. This creates a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift and tasks may require short deadlines.

GSE is currently seeking a Certified Energy Manager to lead a group of energy professionals within the Cybersecurity Assurance team. This position involves working closely with cybersecurity specialists and energy professionals to evaluate system efficiency and resilience, ensuring operational safety and security. The role supports U.S. Army installations and requires extended travel to CONUS locations.

To be qualified, the candidate MUST be a US citizen and possess an active Secret Clearance with the ability to receive a Top Secret Clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities assigned to this position include:

Directs organization’s energy management program, activities, and staff.

Advises on or sets energy goals, monitors progress, and communicates performance.

Oversees and/or conducts energy audits at facilities to identify energy conservation measures.

Creates policies and procedures to optimize the energy-efficient use and operations of customer’s facilities and equipment.

Prepares and disseminates energy performance reports to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Leads energy awareness, education, and engagement activities, including at external events and meetings.

Tracks, analyzes, and acts on state and federal energy legislation and regulations that impact the organization.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Skills and Experience:

Three to five years of professional experience in energy or facility management, environmental services, engineering, or equivalent experience promoting resource efficiency within an organization.

Experience managing energy consumption and operating costs related to a range of facility and asset types, including analyzing and evaluating data and using software and data management tools.

Knowledge of building science, mechanical systems, lighting, and controls equipment.

Familiarity with budgeting, procurement and contract documents, and financing, including grant programs.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building designs and construction plans, control drawings, service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, equipment specifications, and governmental regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrated leadership experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), Building Operator Certification (BOC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), or other relevant credentials are preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s, master’s, or other advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, resource management, or related field.

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic SUSTAINABLE DESIGN LEADER to join the firm as part of our shared services ECHO team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.

Responsibilities

You will help lead and manage a regional team and support projects ranging from aviation, data centers, education, interiors and others. You will report to the Director of Sustainability and be responsible for managing projects, work-flows, staffing and other administrative tasks. You and your team will manage several concurrent projects supporting the design team on topics including but not limited to: design and assessment of various projects; bespoke sustainability frameworks; environmental and energy analytics; health and well-being design strategies; energy transfer studies; material use; third party certifications; GHG emission analysis; coordination of sustainability assessments and benchmarking of building projects. You will also work on projects which focus on the development of climate impact mitigation and resilience strategies. The role will challenge you to work across interdisciplinary teams with a wide range of client and project types.

Candidates should exhibit strong and effective organizational, communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to present confidently to a variety of audiences. You must possess high attention to detail and strong analytical skills. The ability to juggle multiple priorities is essential. You will work with the firm-wide team to ensure projects have the tools, resources, and strategies to maximize energy-efficiency and overall sustainability. This requires design-team communication and integration, development of project sustainable design goals, energy performance metrics, and tracking overall integration of sustainable design goals through successful project completion.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in, Architecture, Engineering, Energy, Environmental Science, Planning, Urban Design, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in a similar field is preferred
10+ years of relevant work experience with a consistent track record
Hold a AIA, PE, CEM and/or LEED accreditation
Experience in building design or engineering experience, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate integrated strategies;
In-depth knowledge of specific building or campus scale sustainability topics such as indoor environments, healthy materials, embodied energy, energy analytics, etc.
Experience with building environmental analysis tools such as Climate Studio, Pollination, Autodesk Insight, Energy Plus, Tally, One-Click LCA or others;
Sustainability assessment of projects in the built environment using at least one of the following frameworks: LEED, WELL, ENVISION, and/or other GBCI rating systems, cost & benefit analysis over a project life cycle to support decision-making
Assessment and estimation of energy & resource efficiency potential;
Sustainability codes and standards development and implementation
Integrated systems design; energy, transportation, water, waste, materials.
Experience with project budgeting, cost tracking, and interdisciplinary team management.
Proposal development and management

Candidates will also be able to demonstrate experience in:

Climate change related policy and services action development – including GHG mitigation and climate adaptation
Performance design strategies for complicated building types such as aviation and data centers;
Portfolio, campus and city scale sustainability and resiliency frameworks

Tricon is an industry leader in the global commodity trade and distribution market. In our 28+ years in business, we have grown to become one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, TX, and recognized as the world’s 3rd largest chemical distributor by ICIS. Our diverse team of more than 750 employees across 25+ offices worldwide add value to our customers and partners by providing logistic, risk management, financing, and market intelligence services. We strive to enhance international commerce through the physical movement and marketing of industrial petrochemicals, polymers, fuels, and raw materials. By providing our suppliers and customers with streamlined services, they are able to focus on their core business.

About this Role: We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Global Sustainability Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in advancing Tricon’s sustainability agenda. In this role, you will lead key sustainability initiatives, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhancing responsible sourcing practices, and ensuring compliance with evolving sustainability regulations. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and industry partners to drive meaningful progress toward our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

Responsibilities:

GHG Emissions and Product Carbon Footprint
Implement the supplier incentive program and supplier engagement for product carbon footprint and logistics emissions.
Review and ensure appropriate quality of product carbon footprints and primary data from suppliers and service providers.
Provide technical support for any questions or inquiries on product carbon footprint.
Drive improvements in product carbon footprint quality, completeness, and reporting.
Manage and improve GHG emissions across the company.
Responsible Sourcing:
Drive Tricon’s responsible sourcing program globally, including human rights and environmental due diligence.
Assess supplier performance and opportunities for improvement or collaboration.
Sustainability Data Collection and Reporting:
Manage sustainability reporting process from end to end.
Help develop the annual sustainability report.
Ensure data accuracy and quality controls for external disclosures.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of sustainability programs.
Manage sustainability reporting and disclosure submissions, e.g. EcoVadis, CSRD, reports to financial institutions.
Other Sustainability Tasks
Support Tricon’s social investment strategy to contribute to community efforts toward zero waste, zero emissions, and zero inequality.
Support Tricon Cares programs related to volunteer and fundraising efforts.
Help ensure company-wide compliance with relevant sustainability laws and regulations.
Participate actively in relevant industry and multistakeholder initiatives (e.g. Together for Sustainability).
Support the implementation of Tricon’s sustainability goals.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in environmental science, ecology, geography, anthropology, environmental studies, environmental economics, or similar.
Graduate degree in environmental science, sustainability, or similar field preferred.
Demonstrated track record in sustainability, including GHG emissions, environmental compliance, and sustainability reporting.
Experience with partnership and program development.
Strong commitment to environmental and social impact.

Sustainability Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of sustainability standards and frameworks (e.g. GRI, CSRD, IFC Performance Standards, UN SDGs).
Strong environmental management skills.
Understanding of GHG Protocol, lifecycle assessments, and product carbon footprint standards, e.g. from ISO 14067, WBCSD, and Together for Sustainability.
Working knowledge of human rights frameworks and due diligence processes.

Other Skills:

Excellent communications skills, including English-language content development.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with business partners on sustainability issues.
Ability and flexibility to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally, collaborating globally across the business.
Strategic thinking, able to see the big picture, but also with attention to detail and action-oriented.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel skills.

Why does the job exist?
The goal of the Climate Change Bureau at the NMED is to reduce New Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 and ensure net-zero emissions by 2050. This position will be responsible for implementing and supporting transportation decarbonization initiatives including New Mexico’s New Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards and New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program.
How does it get done?
– Support the public and regulated community in understanding and complying with clean transportation programs
– Develop strategies to monitor and measure compliance with and effectiveness of the implemented programs
– Use planning, organization, and communication skills to successfully implement the program including the development of processes and administrative guidelines
– Collect, monitor, verify, and track reports related bureau programs
– Determine the effectiveness of bureau programs using reported data
– Use your writing, research, and design skills to prepare and review technical reports, outreach materials, videos, fact sheets, presentations, press releases, talking points and briefs
– Make presentations to the public and stakeholders on transportation decarbonization initiatives in New Mexico
– Communicate effectively and efficiently with coworkers, supervisors, management, external parties, stakeholders and the general public
– Work to procure the services of expert consultants needed to augment staff resources and expertise.
– Organize and maintain program and Climate Change Bureau records
– Respond to inquiries and requests for information/assistance, consistent with the Inspection of Public Records Act and Public Involvement Policy
Who are the customers?
– New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
– Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
– Internal staff
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
– Understanding and being familiar with emerging issues related to climate change and transportation decarbonization
– Working in a regulatory framework with an emphasis on implementation and compliance
– Project management
– Technical understanding in the areas of environmental permitting, planning, and management
– Being knowledgeable in clean energy and clean transportation fuels alternatives
– Having proficiency in science, mathematics, chemistry, and data collection
– Conducting outreach and education to persons from varying backgrounds
– Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
– Strong problem solving through analysis and evaluation of the facts
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and two (2) years of work experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, Air Quality Management, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Hazardous Waste Management, Wildlife Management, and/or Water Resources. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

The Coordinator supports various Clean Transportation programs that contribute to CSE’s mission to decarbonize. The role will focus on dealership marketing, education and outreach for various clean transportation projects. Focus will be on the ground or in person outreach efforts to support CSE’s portfolio of transportation programs but may expand into other areas as needed. Coordinators will be responsible for educating and engaging target audiences about the benefits offered through CSE’s programs.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a future with sustainable, equitable and resilient transportation while gaining valuable knowledge and skills in a high-growth industry.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Dealership Outreach

Lead dealership education efforts through in-person visits and coordination of training sessions.
Support training Outreach Coordinators in dealership engagement.
Support launching and collecting surveys from dealership engagement activities and programs.
Identify key accounts and build/maintain relationships with dealerships in assigned territory and nationally.
Represent CSE and client programs while creating engagement opportunities at all dealership sites and approved dealership community events.
Coordinate needs for dealership site visits and training, event participation, including negotiating booth location and cost with event organizers, contract management, logistics (transporting collateral to/from event locations, and setting up/tearing down displays), and any other needs that may be required.
Oversee inventory of all outreach materials, monitor supplies (re-ordering and repairing as needed), and organization of those items (quality assurance).
Identify key accounts and build/maintain relationships with dealerships in assigned territory and nationally.
Manage dealer contacts using Salesforce by entering outreach interactions with partners and stakeholders including but not limited to phone calls, emails, and in-person visits.

Partnership Outreach Follow-Up

Ensure effective follow-up with contacts are made.
Assist in the creation of email templates to be sent to stakeholders and event attendees whose email addresses were collected.
Create communications that reinforce key outreach messaging and encourages stakeholders contacts and event attendees to take action.
Increase website traffic and create extended outreach opportunities through dealership and event follow up communications.
Address frequently asked questions and partnership issues.
Track partnership and event outreach metrics (i.e. event attendance, volume of collateral distributed, number of quality conversations completed for internal/external reporting purposes.

Partnership Developments

Participate in the development of new, regional partnerships that will assist in meeting program goals.
Primary stakeholders and partners: Dealerships, New Car Dealer Associations, transportation groups.
Assist in maintaining relationships with dealerships and partners, ensuring they have materials they need to disseminate to their respective audience/customers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Role Specific Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required

Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment; accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
Fluent in Office 365; must be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated and an ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility to work overtime as necessary.
Outgoing and professional attitude that engages and informs through public interaction.
Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred

Experience working with CRM systems or Salesforce.
Experience working with partners and stakeholders as well as conducting community outreach, logistics, and event coordination.
Knowledge of electric vehicles and environmental incentive programs

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, environmental science or policy, marketing, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience is required.

Experience:

2-3 years of professional office experience.

Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) pioneers research to advance a sustainable and equitable future. Our focus on planetary and environmental health, climate governance, and energy systems is grounded in equity and justice, robust data science, and real-world impact. The Institutes approach combines interdisciplinary research, policy analysis, and collaborative engagement with partners at every level. Learn more at bu.edu/igs.

Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of IGS. Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders. We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave.

The Program Manager will manage the BU branch of the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition program (CELT), a new initiative in collaboration with the state of Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), and other university and industry partners. CELTs mission is to assist the state of Massachusetts in its clean energy transition through data analytics, workforce training, and assistance to municipalities. The Program Manager will be responsible for the development, planning, strategy, programming, communication, implementation, and assessment of CELT, working under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Program Manager will cultivate critical relationships, develop and maintain communication with our partners across government, non-governmental, and private sector organizations, as well as faculty and staff across departments and units at BU and at UML.

IGS values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to building a team that reflects our institutes work at the intersection of sustainability, climate change, and equity and justice. We aim to build an environment where everyone thrives, and we seek to hire, support, develop, advance, and retain diverse talent with a standard of inclusive excellence.

Required Skills

Required:

A Masters or other terminal degree in a related field, such as MA, MS, MPH, MBA, MSW, or JD
At least three years of experience in municipal, corporate and/or academic sustainability program management.
Knowledge of and experience with data used to analyze and communicate about, energy, climate, equity, health, and other sustainability challenges.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Ability to work with a large and diverse group of collaborators.
Foundational knowledge in the sustainability challenges facing states and municipalities
Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

Experience in municipal sustainability or energy management Demonstrated project management experience, including project management software.
Experience in or with government and nonprofit organizations.