Environmental Social Justice Project Manager II

Summary

Join Energy Solutions, a growing company focused on market-based programs for energy, carbon, and water savings, as a Project Manager II, Environmental Social Justice (ESJ). You will contribute to designing, developing, and implementing ESJ components in energy efficiency programs, supporting project budgets and schedules, interacting with stakeholders, performing research and analysis, and completing deliverables. This role involves business development for EE program opportunities, defining and measuring ESJ program impacts, and collaborating on strategic ESJ initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to equity in clean energy, experience in program design and partnership building, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Strong candidates will have relationships with and experience engaging community-based organizations. Energy Solutions offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or additional formal education
• 5+ years of experience in the energy or environmental industry
• Commitment to advancing energy equity and justice
• Experience in the clean energy and/or energy efficiency industry
• Strong writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce excellent written communications for internal and external audiences
• Ability to digest, understand, and interpret technology- and product-specific subject matter
• Ability to interpret and utilize quantitative and qualitative data
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of energy efficiency programs with a partial or full equity focus
• Manage or provide support to project leads in managing scope, schedule, and budget of EE projects
• Provide operational support and stakeholder coordination for EE projects
• Develop and implement equity-centric strategies for energy efficiency programs
• Integrate equity best practices into existing programs and into Energy Solutions’ new product development process
• Manage, contribute to, and oversee specific ESJ Team initiatives or projects
• Track, advance, and inform Energy Solutions’ strategic goals to promote equity throughout our work
• Work with the Business Development Team to tailor and communicate our solutions to potential clients in RFP responses and client pitches
• Coordinate with external partners who specialize in reaching underserved communities and build new partnerships with organizations with complementary skills and expertise
• Provide equity-focused guidance on data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts dedicated to measuring and increasing benefits for underserved communities
• Collaborate on the design, development, and execution of trainings and presentations to internal stakeholders about energy equity and our ESJ-focused offerings

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and/or experience with energy efficiency incentive programs and building electrification
• Experience in an energy or environmental industry with a focus on equity/environmental social justice
• Experience implementing equity-focused programs/projects and a demonstrated history of achieving results
• Proven relationship- and coalition-building experience in ESJ communities
• Proficiency in Salesforce and/or SharePoint
• Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and reporting processes
• Business development and client management skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Other pre-tax contribution plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement package