Location: Boston, MA
Company: Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
NEEP focuses on the components key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional buildings sector - strong policies and regulations to address building emissions, market transformation for electric building technologies, community-led solutions, a diverse and experienced workforce, and replicable program and business models for low-carbon retrofits.
NEEP supports collaboration among government, industry, community groups, academia, and advocates to drive long-term regional change. Our Culture: Why work with us? Our team is our most valuable resource. We represent a diverse mosaic of backgrounds, ideas, perspectives, and life experiences. The thing that unites us is our common mission,
to accelerate building energy efficiency, electrification, and grid-flexibility across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states as a core strategy to reduce climate pollution and build an affordable, sustainable, and resilient energy future.
We've nurtured an environment that values creative thinking and well-informed decision-making, embracing diversity and inclusivity. Our leadership places a strong emphasis on transparency, accessibility, authenticity, and the growth of our employees. What's in it for you NEEP is based in Massachusetts, with staff in locations around the region. We are a remote-first organization, which allows our employees to work in any of NEEP's 13 states/jurisdictions
in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. If you are someone who can spearhead NEEP's strategy to support communities throughout our 13-state region in achieving their energy efficiency, decarbonization, and electrification goals in an inclusive and equitable manner, with a particular focus on efficiency solutions in multifamily buildings, then please keep reading.
The Senior Manager, Community Solutions is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Community Solutions team, including developing strategies, staffing projects, scoping and overseeing the development of deliverables, managing budgets, and supervising people. You will be responsible for leading the development of grant reports, annual business plans, budgets, proposals, and contract modifications in coordination with the Senior Management Team (SMT).
You will also facilitate stakeholder groups, provide technical assistance to communities, and serve as a resource to NEEP's stakeholders. You will thrive in NEEP's collaborative and fast-paced work environment and will respect and uphold our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. A day in the life of this role In this role, you'll promote energy efficiency, electrification, and grid flexibility by working with a variety of community-based stakeholders.
You will: Develop and Implement Strategies Develop strategies and build relationships to advance NEEP's mission through our Communities work. Facilitate the development and implementation of program plans to achieve goals. Plan and hold in-person and web-based events to support strategy development and implementation across the region. Identify approaches and solutions that address barriers to the goals Track new industry practices and market developments. Build and maintain working relationships with key partners from government, industry, community-based organizations, environmental justice leaders, and other partners.
Develop content and participate in selected conferences and workshops, both internal and external to enhance NEEP's brand and advance its mission. Speak publicly to increase the visibility and understanding of strategies, activities, and results. Be a resource on technical topics to members, policymakers, and the media through consultations, presentations, and written materials. Manage and Lead People Manage multiple staff members to create, develop, and maintain a high-performing team. Oversee staff to develop high-quality research and written products on community-level and equitable energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies.
Program Management Serve as Program Lead for the Community Solutions program. Manage budgets and staff resources. Contribute to and collaborate on grant proposals. Facilitate and coordinate working groups and peer learning cohorts for specific projects; plan and execute meetings; develop reports, presentations, and relevant follow up. Coordinate project activities and materials with other organizational projects and actively participate in and contribute to staff meetings and activities.
Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports and provide information as needed for internal and external communications. What we need from you At least 7 years of progressively more senior experience in energy efficiency, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Advanced degree preferred. Subject matter expertise in one or more of these areas: community energy efficiency and decarbonization, multifamily housing, energy retrofits, workforce development, and equitable clean energy solutions for communities. Direct experience in the housing sector is preferred. Demonstrated project management skills; and accountability for project deliverables.
Strong knowledge of DEIJ-related best practices in community engagement. Ability to collect, organize, analyze, disseminate, and interpret relevant industry data at all levels of the organization. Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and trends, the historical context of other players in the industry, and the evolution of the industry over time. Demonstrated ability to collaborate internally and externally. Ability to develop budgets and proposals for complex, multi-year grant proposals. Ability to communicate program area strategy and activities to a variety of audiences, including funders.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning. Ability to manage, mentor, and coach staff at varying levels, backss areas for professional development, and provide appropriate coaching and professional development opportunities. Ability to identify staffing needs for projects, and to lead hiring process Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Residency within the NEEP region (in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic). NEEP Perks include: Remote work and flexible schedule Medical (paid at 75%), dental, and vision (paid at 100%) insurance for employees and their families Flexible spending plans for healthcare and dependent care $80/month home office stipend Accrued paid time off and 12 paid holidays (four of which are floating holidays - take them whenever you'd like) 401(k) plan with generous match At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description.
Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes.
We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and do their best work here. NEEP is committed to an organizational culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, interaction, age, national origin, and physical or mental disability. We apply this policy to assure non‑discriminatory practices in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all other activities.
It also supports our capacity to achieve our mission on a regional scale. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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