Director of Operations - Washington, United States - New Partners Community Solar

Description

Position: Director of Operations

Organization: New Partners Community Solar Corp. We are a small DC-based solar nonprofit passionate about our highly-effective work—including developing innovative demonstration projects to foster our mission and provide models for others to join us in promoting Environmental Justice.

Our Mission: We believe that the health, environmental and economic benefits of renewable energy should be accessible to everyone, regardless of income.

Our Work: We finance and install new solar energy systems on a variety of rooftops, partner with nonprofit affordable housing developers, and convert the energy benefits into financial assistance to low-income families and individuals.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required. A relevant higher education degree is a plus.

Experience with non-profit organizations and/or energy or environmental work is preferred.

Early career candidates with relevant training, education and experience are welcome to apply.

Salary: Range $90,000 to $120,000, equal with experience.

Benefits: Flexible hybrid work schedule, paid vacation, medical insurance.

Position Location: Washington DC Metropolitan Area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

An ideal candidate will have experience in a number of the following duties and responsibilities and the enthusiasm to learn, work, and engage in our mission. The position will involve hands-on work with all aspects of our operations. Training will be provided, as necessary.

Solar Program and Project Management

· Work with building owners and developers to facilitate new community-benefitting solar installations.

· Work with budgets and financial projections as part of new project development and management.

· Monitor, manage, and report solar energy production.

· Meet onsite with solar developers, property owners, and third-party contractors.

· Coordinate with third-party operations and maintenance providers.

· Manage sale of solar production credits with third-party broker.

Subscriber Management

· Manage registration and delivery of benefits to low-income residents.

· Meet and communicate with affordable housing partners, government agencies and the electric utility.

Corporate Reporting and Board of Directors

· Assist with corporate reporting to investors, lenders, and grantors, including for federal 501(c)(3) charitable status and corporate compliance.

· Plan and coordinate meetings of the Board of Directors.

· Track and manage charitable donations.

Accounting, Tax, and Insurance

· Develop and manage annual budget.

· Coordinate review of financial statements, payroll, and tax filings with accountants and auditors. Manage bank accounts.

· Maintain and manage insurance with third-party broker.

· Manage sale of green credits through third-party broker.

Community Events and Media Outreach:

· Plan tours, coordinate visits, and assist with presentations to students, job trainees, and delegations.

· Manage website, assist with content updates, and coordinate changes with web developer and other team members.

Development

· Assist with development and fundraising strategies by maintaining relationships with funding organizations and with individual donors and foundations. Collaborate on grant applications.

Media Advocacy and Education

· Manage press and social media outreach.

· Participate in seminars and engage with stakeholders to advance our environmental justice mission.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and short writing sample to and

New Partners Community Solar is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. For more information see