Energy Center Program Outreach Leader

~ Connecting People and Resources for Quality Education ~

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), working with and for its member districts, has developed a wide array of cost-effective and high-quality programs and services to meet the educational needs of children and adults in the Capitol Region.

Our vision is that every student can and shall learn at high levels and, therefore, must have access to all educational resources within the region through the system of public schools served by CREC. Thus we work with boards of education of the Capitol Region to improve the quality of public education for all learners.  

Position Overview

CREC is seeking a full-time Energy Center Outreach Program Lead within its Technical Assistance and Brokering Services Division (TABS) to provide outreach and educational services to the Energize Connecticut Center in North Haven, CT. 

Responsibilities  

Under the direction of the TABS program manager and Energize Connecticut Center program administrators the Energy Center Outreach Program Lead will: 

• Plan and implement programs and events, such as seminars, contractor events or family events, to draw visitors and increase adult foot traffic at the Center. 
• Create and maintain positive relationships with contractors in Energize Connecticut programs vendors, educational agencies, and community partners 
• Greet visitors, assist with educational tours, and provide energy and conservation information to Center visitors
• Track center performance, pursuing continuous improvement
• Report performance metrics, program initiatives, event plans, etc. 
• Managing rotating exhibits
• Update databases, media exhibits in Center as directed by Energize CT Center program administrators 
• Perform independent research to increase energy and conservation knowledge and provide professional development to Center staff
• Supervise center staff 

Qualifications  

The ideal candidate will possess the following requirements, knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Bachelor's Degree in education, marketing, communications, community development, or related fields, or equivalent experience
• Experience with successful implementation of outreach and educational programs or related marketing or sales experience 
• Knowledge of marketing or sales principles to develop and implement strategies to promote the Center 
• Experience in establishing professional, well-organized communication with partner organizations, vendors, community and business leaders, and learners; Ability to effectively prepare and present information to various groups. 
• Experience and/or background in residential energy and water consumption, residential housing construction and energy efficiency as well as an aptitude to further develop such knowledge is desirable 
• Experience or a background in educating children and adults desired
• Ability to work independently and in teams 
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; Superior customer service skills 
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, database and spreadsheet software; experience with LCDs, internet research, etc.
• Position may require limited, local travel