Associate Director, Community Outreach - Chicago, United States - Elevate Energy

Description

Associate Director, Community Outreach

The Associate Director, Community Outreach works with Elevates Director of Strategic Communications in designing and implementing projects that engage families, building owners and community partners in energy education. This includes efficiency, renewables, smart technology and related measures. The Associate Director also leads and drives the outreach efforts for all Elevate programs with a focus on residential, multi-family, non-profit and community-based programs. This role partners with foundations, government entities, and other funders to develop efforts that successfully empower communities to advocate for their energy needs through participating in existing as well as future energy programs/projects with measurable outcomes. The ultimate goal of this effort is to ensure a grassroots /community-based approach to reduce the energy burden for families and increase access to jobs. The Associate Director, Community Outreach provides both program and operational support in the day-to-day running of such efforts. Tasks include, but will not be limited to: program design, funder communications and RFP response, development, partner and client support, strategic planning, project management, supervision of staff, staffing support, metrics and reporting.

The Associate Director, Community Outreach participates in the leadership team and assists with other management and training needs for Elevate. The Associate Director, Community Outreach reports to the Director of Strategic Communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new projects and programs centered on engagement of building owners, especially single-family owners, through direct community engagement and related tactics.
• Identify opportunities for integration of community-based energy education projects focused on energy efficiency, smart technology, demand-response programs and opportunities for renewable energy.
• Support the ongoing implementation of community-based outreach in support of residential single and multi-family energy upgrades.
• Supervise and support field staff performing grassroots work in communities throughout our service area.
• Develop, track, and report upon metrics for tracking project and program success
• Support strategic and business planning activities.
• Work with staff, partners, stakeholders, and community leaders to assist in the implementation of Elevates programs.
• Represent Elevate with local, state, and national energy efficiency stakeholders at meetings, conferences, etc.
• Communicate regular project and program updates and results to internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement energy efficient retrofit strategies including program design, metrics, budget, staffing and funding.
• This role would include outreach management and consulting services.
• Perform other duties as required in assistance to and in cooperation with other Elevate staff.
• Previous experience with direct customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated successes in community-based organizing and proven leadership in engaging individuals to participate in programs, campaigns, or other activities
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and client engagements required
• Experience managing or working with energy efficiency programs and/or sustainability-related consulting preferred
• Superior verbal/public speaking and written communication ability
• The ability to translate complex technical concepts into easily understood and appreciable messages
• Demonstrate business maturity and the capacity to manage clients requirements and handle delicate situations and complex personalities
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as coordinating the day-to-day activities of staff and interacting productively with project staff, department managers, and other key stakeholders
• Ability to synthesize data and information into a clear and simple presentation
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with high degree of accuracy
• Process- and detail-oriented
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong Excel skills, competency with Microsoft Office suite
• Up to 30% of travel is required as needed
• Valid Drivers License

Organization Description

We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, theres no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $100,000 - $110,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.