Program Assistant, Program Services

~ CEE is a consortium of energy efficiency program administrators who are supported by an energetic, analytic, fun-loving staff. ~

We are passionate about helping members, who are pursuing their collective interests in credible, verifiable energy efficiency. Please come help us in this earth-changing endeavor! Click here for more information. 

Position Overview 

CEE is seeking two Program Assistants to provide cross-cutting support serving multiple corporate and program objectives. The Program Assistant position is an excellent growth opportunity for a confident individual to gain experience and perspective in a thriving, professional, non-profit.

Each Program Assistant will work as part of a small team - reporting to the Senior Manager of Program Services - and will support other staff, including the Strategic Communications Director, on specific projects.

These positions are essential to the effective functioning of the organization. We seek candidates with a service-oriented mentality, effective interpersonal and written communications, and tremendous attention to detail. Additionally, candidates who are supremely organized in their work habits, who exhibit initiative and problem-solving, and who possess a desire for continuous improvement, are sought.

We can't emphasize enough how big a role variety and dynamism play in these positions, thus the ability to manage personal workload across multiple projects and teams is paramount.

Responsibilities

Position 1

• Provide support for corporate and programmatic media, marketing, and communications efforts, relying upon graphic and web design skills.
• Provide operational support for quarterly CEE member in-person meetings, including managing attendee registrations, developing marketing materials, publishing agenda and other related information, coordinating materials preparation, and facilitating on-site execution.
• Author various communications, including meeting minutes, memorandums, newsletters, reports, training materials, announcements, and CEE Forum webpage content.
• Assist with preparation for Committee meetings and webinars as assigned, possibly including publicizing committee meetings, preparing materials for meetings and conference calls, and taking notes during meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position 2

• Manage processes relating to qualifying energy efficient products, including data maintenance, user interaction, and quality assurance.
• Support annual efficiency program data collection effort, including collection, organization, and quality assurance.
• Perform administrative, research, or analysis projects for program staff to advance energy savings opportunities. Projects vary by focus area, type, recurrence, and length.
• Provide customer service to members and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Position 1

• Bachelor's degree with a focus on English, communications, marketing, or graphic design.
• One to two years of work experience in a professional setting.
• Proven skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or other visual aid programs, and an aptitude for web-based software and applications.
• Experience implementing professional events.
• Demonstrable interest in energy efficiency.
• Ability to travel to several domestic meetings per year.

Position 2

• Bachelor's degree with a focus on engineering, economics, or environmental science.
• One to two years of work experience in a professional setting.
• Experience manipulating engineering, physics, or other technical concepts in real-world applications.
• Comfort with supply-chain market mechanisms and theories.
• Demonstrable interest in energy efficiency.
• Ability to travel to several domestic meetings per year. 

Compensation: CEE offers a competitive benefits package and a salary commensurate with skills and experience for this full time position. 

To Apply 

• Please use the email address below to send a cover letter, resume, and one example of your most significant strength that aligns with a responsibility of this position. 
• Applications should be sent with the subject line "Program Assistant, Position 1" or "Program Assistant, Position 2" and noting the location where you found the position posted.
• Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.  
• You must be eligible to work in the United States independent of company sponsorship.
• CEE reserves the right to not fill this position. 

~ CEE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ~