Program Manager, Market Strategies

 ~ Founded
in 1996, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is a regional nonprofit that promotes the efficient use of energy
in homes, buildings and industry in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. ~

NEEP
advances cutting-edge products and practices through coordinated,
whole-building efficiency programs and policies. Saving energy creates a
stronger economy, a cleaner environment and a more reliable and affordable
energy system. For more information visit our website. 

Position Overview  

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships ("NEEP") is seeking a Market Strategies Program Manager to manage NEEP's regional projects to accelerate the adoption of highly efficient emerging technologies in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

A member of NEEP's Market Strategies Team, this full-time position manages NEEP's Emerging Technologies initiatives and its new Commercial Advanced Lighting Controls (CALC) project as well as supports the development of regional initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Energy Efficiency Strategies and interfaces with NEEP's sponsors, partners, state and federal agencies, and the energy efficiency industry. 

The Market Strategies Manager reports to the Director of Energy Efficiency Strategies and is a member of the Market Strategies team which includes Associates or Interns and other Program Managers. This position involves some travel to effectively serve the region and coordinate with related national efforts. 

Responsibilities

The Market Strategies Program Manager furthers NEEP’s mission
via research, development and
management of recommended regional strategies to accelerate the market adoption
of both residential sector and commercial sector emerging technologies.

• This position manages processes, relationships and events with NEEP sponsors, state agencies, trade
  allies and other stakeholders to inform strategy development and implementation
  across the region;
• Researches to track and highlight relevant best practice
  programs to achieve market adoption goals in New England, New York, and the
  Mid-Atlantic region; 
• Facilitates communications
  and outreach to build understanding of
  and support for consistent and broad regional strategy implementation and
  evaluation; and
• Strategically coordinates with relevant national, federal and other regional efforts.  

Strategy
Planning, Research and Development:

• Planning:  Assist preparation of annual program plans
  and budgets, and inform proposal development to guide and secure resources for
  NEEP activities.

• Strategy
  Development: 
  Facilitate development of regional strategies with annual updates to
  achieve major energy savings from the accelerated market adoption of high
  efficiency products in the residential and commercial sectors (e.g., lighting,
  appliances, business and consumer electronics, HVAC, water heating).

• Research,
  Analysis and Tracking: 
  Conduct market research and analysis to support strategy development and
  preparation of annual updates; track relevant programs, technologies, policies
  and market developments. 

Facilitation, Coordination and Management:

• Partnership
  Groups:  Facilitate and
  coordinate the activities of Working Groups and Leadership Advisory Committees
  for one or more projects to inform and support regional strategy development
  and implementation - recruit, orient and actively engage participants; plan and
  execute meetings; develop, reports, presentations and relevant follow up to
  maintain constructive and valued relationships with NEEP sponsors, trade allies
  and other relevant stakeholders.

• Market
  Activities:  Track
  market developments; build and maintain working relationships with leading
  trade allies; provide information to facilitate development and implementation
  of cooperative promotional activities between market actors and efficiency
  program administrators.

• Strategic
  Coordination: 
  Coordinate project activities with the ENERGY STAR Program and related
  national and regional efforts including participation in selected conferences
  and workshops (e.g., ACEEE, CEE, TopTen USA, AESP).

• Internal
  Coordination: 
  Coordinate project activities and materials with other NEEP projects to
  advance energy efficiency (e.g., building energy codes, appliance efficiency
  standards, Regional Evaluation, Measurement and public policy outreach) and
  actively participate in and contribute to NEEP staff meetings and activities to
  advance NEEP’s mission. 

Communications:

• Reporting:  Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports
  and provide information as needed for internal and external communications.

• Presentations
  & Publications: 
  Facilitate and assist preparation of presentations and reports and speak
  publicly to increase the visibility and understanding of strategies, activities
  and results. 

• Media:  Manage NEEP high efficiency products
  web-based resource center updates; prepare regular blog and newsletter
  contributions; and assist preparation of news releases.

• Workshops
  and Webinars:  Plan
  and hold in-person and web-based events to support strategy development and
  implementation across the region. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience in energy efficiency program planning, delivery
  and/or evaluation.
• Demonstrated
  experience in successfully managing complex projects involving multiple
  participants and perspectives.
• Expertise in energy efficiency products, programs, market analysis
  and structures.
• Experience and skills in project and budget management and reporting.
• Bachelor
  (or higher) degree in business, marketing, or energy/environmental
  studies.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills including proficient
  use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, along with
  a knowledge of current and emerging social media.

To Apply

Please use the email address below to send your resume, along with a cover letter that outlines your interest and states where you saw this posting to Bob McTighe.

Please, no phone calls. 

~ NEEP is committed to an
organizational culture of inclusion, diversity and equity.  We are committed to a policy of non?discrimination
and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, sex, age, national origin, and physical or mental
disability.  We apply this policy to
assure non?discriminatory practices in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion,
compensation, benefits and all other activities.  It also supports our capacity to achieve our
mission to accelerate energy efficiency with broad participation across the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. ~