Program Manager, Energy Education

~ At Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), we are passionate about helping our partners move innovative renewable energy projects forward. ~

By serving as an expert advisor, project consultant, and funder we explore cutting-edge technologies and support innovative project financing models to expand the implementation, replication, and expansion of on-site renewable energy projects.

The Renewable Energy Group focuses on increasing the amount of small-scale renewable energy generation being installed in the service areas of Northwest public utilities, as well as providing renewable energy expertise to a wide variety of BEF clients.

We bring a wealth of expertise in small-scale, community-based and commercial-scale renewable energy project development to every partner relationship, including involvement in more than 225 photovoltaic solar installations throughout the country.

Solar 4R Schools Program 

BEF’s Solar
4R Schools program is inspiring a new generation of clean energy leaders with
the insight and innovative thinking necessary to solve today’s most pressing
energy challenges. To get there, we’re transforming solar technology into a
complete system of hands-on, STEM-based education and teacher training. Our
vision is to integrate engaging renewable energy education into every science
classroom in the nation. 

Position Overview 

The Program Manager, Energy Education position is a hands-on
role responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Solar 4R Schools
program, including designing and delivering renewable energy training to k-12
educators; leading the development of new educational resources such as
classroom activities, website content and teacher training materials; working
with the Program Director to develop strategies for gleaning teacher feedback
and improving program offerings; serving as a key point of contact to educators,
school districts and funding partners; serving as BEF’s renewable energy
education expert.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities/Essential
Functions:

• Deliver
  in-person and remote teacher-training sessions, modifying both as needed
  to provide exceptional learning opportunities for Solar 4R Schools
  participants
• Perform
  day-to-day management of the Solar 4R Schools program, including:
  • Track
    and maintain inventory of science classroom materials
  • Manage
    shipping of Solar 4R Schools science classroom materials
  • Process
    and track project invoices and contracts
  • Process
    and track Solar 4R Schools applications and manage application database
• Develop
  Solar 4R Schools renewable energy education curricula, revising as
  necessary to maintain BEF’s best-in-class solar schools program
• Develop
  Solar 4R Schools renewable energy education science kits, revising as
  necessary to provide cutting edge, hands-on opportunities for teachers and
  students working with renewable energy
• Provide
  content review and work with subject matter experts as appropriate to
  perform technical review of subject matter on all Solar 4R Schools
  materials relating to renewable energy technology and electrical
  engineering topics
• Maintain
  and develop the Solar 4R Schools STEM teacher network, including maintaining
  and moderating the web-based educator community and learning center
• Conduct or facilitate STEM renewable energy engineering
  challenges with schools and funding partners
• Monitor
  national and regional trends in STEM education and incorporate these
  trends appropriately into the Solar 4R Schools curricula—specifically
  renewable energy education, NGSS and Common Core State Standards and best
  practices in teacher professional development
• Provide timely
  and responsive support to teachers during the development of STEM
  renewable energy classroom activities and renewable energy education
  programming nationwide
• Assist
  with program evaluation and obtain teacher feedback in order to develop
  informed strategies to deepen the quality and usefulness of the program to
  educators
• Support
  the development of grants to grow and expand the Solar 4R Schools program
• Represent
  BEF and the Solar 4R Schools program to external audiences
• Utilize
  cross-functional services, such as marketing, contracts and administration
  in an effective manner
• Able to
  lift 35 pounds repeatedly and up/down stairs, load and unload vehicles,
  receive and send shipments, drive multiple hours or travel by plane to
  training sites and use tools to manipulate/work with wires and small
  component parts in science kits
• Able to travel 20-25%time; valid driver’s
  license required
• Complete
  other tasks as assigned by the Program Director, Solar 4R Schools

Qualifications 

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• 3+ years delivering and managing professional trainings on renewable energy, energy-efficiency or other STEM subjects
• Undergraduate degree in education, environmental science, or related topic
• Experience working with k-12 teachers and an understanding of teaching energy, renewable energy, electricity topics or other STEM subjects
• Demonstrable success leading professional-level group workshops for diverse adult audiences

Required Skills:

• Self motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to lead projects and inspire others
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive collaborative relationships among staff, funders, key clients and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey both verbally and in writing complex technical ideas to diverse audiences with varying degrees of background knowledge
• Ability to embrace new challenges in a rapidly growing and changing work environment
• Comfortable with using technology, updating web content and willingness to learn new technologies for program management and implementation
• Ability to manage and organize multiple projects with varying timelines, utilize information management systems and create and adhere to project completion timelines and budgets
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills

To Apply

• Please use the email address below to send your application materials before May 27, 2015.
• Email subject line must include the position title.

A complete application will include:

• Cover Letter with Salary Requirements
• Resume
• List of 3 references: name, title, relationship,
  phone number & email

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please send the three documents as separate
attachments in MS Word or PDF format. Documents in other formats may not be
considered.

Please make
all inquiries to jobs@b-e-f.org only.