Local Project Leader, Energy Efficiency

~ The nonprofit Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security ~

The PowerSave Schools Program is a nationally recognized, comprehensive energy education program for K-12 schools.  

Position Overview 

The Alliance to Save Energy seeks a part-time, hourly Local Project Leader to implement the PowerSave Schools Program in approximately 15-18 K-12 schools in the Southern California Edison Territory. The Local Project Leader will work with a combination of schools in Los Angeles, Moreno Valley, El Monte, Glendale, Monrovia, and Pomona, CA. 

The program uses a curriculum correlated to state and national learning standards to:

• Teach energy topics (energy basics, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy, and green careers)
• Enhance project-based, real-world learning, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), using buildings as living laboratories.
• Engage students as advocates for energy efficiency in their schools, home and communities
• Build pathways to green careers
• Save energy and lower school energy costs through no-cost behavior and operational changes, to achieve average annual savings between 5 and 15 percent 

The Local Project Leader will work closely with a core school team of teachers, administrators, custodians, and students to integrate energy education into their classroom learning, carry out energy- savings projects at school, and take the energy efficiency message home and into the community.

Specific Local Project Leaders duties include:

• Work with 15-18 schools and their teams (teachers, administrators, custodians and students) to coordinate and implement PowerSave Schools deliverables
• Train school teams to use program resources, including an energy audit tool kit, program computer-based tools, and a Road Map Guide with lesson plans and activities
  Coordinate monthly in-person school visits with school teams to provide additional resources, guidance, and/or troubleshoot challenges
  Work with school teams to develop and carry out their energy savings plan
• Coordinate and facilitate district-wide meetings
• August/September: All-day professional development workshop for school team
• January/February: Mid-Year meeting to convene all school teams
• May/June: End-of-Year Celebration to reward students, teachers, custodians, and schools for their work during the school year
• Coordinate with Alliance staff and fellow Local Project Leaders
• Attend weekly conference calls to share best practices and troubleshoot obstacles in implementing the program

Report on progress: 

• Obtain and track program metrics
• Provide clear and detailed monthly activity reports

Promote and implement additional program resources:

• Student Energy Audit Training (SEAT) course (middle/high schools), Energy Hog assemblies (elementary), and Alliance for Climate Education assemblies (high schools)
• Other activities as opportunities develop throughout the program 

Qualifications  

Required Qualifications:

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a strong team player
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, good time management and detail oriented
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Meeting facilitation and presentation experience
• Candidates must have their own vehicle, and home office complete with phone, computer, and printer. Mileage will be compensated based on the current federal mileage rate of $0.56/mile
• Basic skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Documents

Desired Qualifications:

• Teaching experience or other experience working with k-12 students
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Knowledge in the energy field, and energy efficiency in particular
• Applicants willing to commit to a minimum 1-2 year tenure
• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Excel 

Compensation: Compensation is $21.00/hour, commensurate with experience. Hours vary day to day, but are 21 hours per week on average for a maximum of 1,020 hours a year. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Here!" and follow the link to the hiring portal, and attach 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) writing sample As One Document.
• No phone calls or emails, please.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled. 
• Approximate start date is the week of August 4th.