Community Outreach Coordinator

~ Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is an independent, nonprofit organization based in San Diego that accelerates the adoption of clean and efficient energy solutions via education, market facilitation and policy innovation. ~

At CSE, we work with policy makers, public agencies, local governments, utilities, business and civic leaders and individuals, and seek to activate integrated rather than singular or silo-ed energy solutions. CSE informs through best practices learned from daily work; drives energy innovation via facilitation, tools and services; and empowers people to make wise energy decisions.

Position Overview

We are looking for a bilingual community outreach coordinator to represent CSE (Center for Sustainable Energy) and the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project program at a variety of event types throughout California, primarily in the greater Northern California/Bay Area. This role is responsible for building awareness and understanding of the program and educating target audiences about additional incentives and benefits of clean vehicle ownership. 

Responsibilities  

Event Outreach Coordination/Community Event Participation: 

• Represent the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project at all approved community events
• Research opportunities and events to participate in (requiring developing an understanding of the landscape of assigned areas to identify where efforts should be focused)
• Coordinate needs for event participation, including negotiating booth location and cost with event organizers, contract management, logistics (transporting booth to/from event locations, and setting up/tearing down booth), and any other needs
• Coordinate workshops with locally-based Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and their respective members
• Assist in building/maintaining relationships with CBOs
• Lead coordination efforts for EV test drive events, including (but not limited to), site selection, permitting, new car dealership/partner participation, staffing, advertising/promotion, and execution
• Assist in coordination of other types of grass-roots events aimed to engage members of disadvantaged communities
• Oversee inventory of all outreach materials, monitor supplies (re-ordering and repairing as needed), and organization of those items (quality assurance)
• Uphold CSE branding standards with regards to materials to be used at events
• Create new outreach tools, handouts and materials as needed to adapt to local markets
• Execute effective follow up techniques with contacts made at events
• Assist in the creation of email templates to be sent to event attendees whose email addresses were collected
• Create communications that reinforce key outreach messaging and encourages event attendees to take action
• Increase website traffic and create extended reach opportunities as a result of proper event follow up communications
• Address frequently asked questions, local issues, and/or provide other information that was brought up at specific events
• Track event outreach metrics (i.e. event attendance, volume of collateral distributed, number of quality conversations had) for internal/external reporting purposes 

Qualifications  

The ideal candidate: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications suggested and or
• 1-2 years of experience in outreach or other areas directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, in a non-profit preferred but not required
• Bilingual (reading, writing and speaking) in both English and ideally another language i.e. Tagalog, or Chinese as a second language is preferred
• Passionate of working with various multi-cultural communities throughout the Bay area
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to build strong professional relationships over the phone and in person
• Demonstrated fluency in using standard office software packages (MS Office: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong multitasking ability, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to follow through on assignments and projects within required budgets and deadlines
• Familiarity with federal and California regulations related to transportation, energy, and air quality a plus but not required
• Excellent time and stress management skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong conflict management skills
• A passion for sustainable energy and event planning

To Apply 

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~ CSE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. ~