Project Coordinator

Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) is a small non-profit organization based in Marin County.  Through funding from federal, state, municipal, private foundations and other client organizations, SEI helps communities, school districts, affordable housing, utility and foundation clients to design and implement energy efficiency, conservation and clean energy expansion programs. 

We approach energy savings from several different perspectives and on many levels.  Drawing from a broad range of practical knowledge, we create networks of individuals and communities that are key to successful energy projects.  Our staff members work closely in a team-oriented environment supporting each other on projects and creatively developing new opportunities. 

We're looking for a resourceful individual to join our staff that enjoys supporting multiple projects simultaneously and has the ambition to grow withour organization.  For moreinformation about SEI's programs, please visit our website.

Position Overview: 

SEI is seeking a Project Coordinator to support our programs focused on working with schools, municipal governments and housing providers.  This is a full time position working typical office hours, Monday-Friday, with occasional field support.  Target start date is June 1 and applications must be submitted as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator reports to and supports the activities of SEI Program Managers and Directors.

We are looking forcandidates who can work comfortably within any of our core program areas:

• Eco-smart K-12 Schools
• Eco-Smart Colleges and Universities
• Sustainable Communities
• Green Housing

More details on current SEI programs and services can be found online. 

Depending on project needs and funding, the Project Coordinator will support a variety of roles that include:

K-12:

• Interfacing with educators and students
• coordinating trainings
• creating innovative approaches to working with schools and the community
• a variety of project management responsibilities

Higher Education: 

• Planning and implementing campus-based greening and workforce training efforts with students, staff and program partners. 
• Supporting the effort to expand our college/university models to other institutions within and beyond California.

Sustainable Communities:

• Conducting greenhouse gas inventories for local governments
• researching energy and climate change metrics for climate action plans and local government policies
• creating educational and marketing programs for community sustainability initiatives

Green Housing:

• Assisting Green Housing Program Director to advance and document the results of our current building retrofit project. 
• Helping to package, pilot and promote green resident and property management training programs.
• Interfacing with affordable housing property staff and residents, coordinating trainings and green teams and planning and implementing sustainability-based resident services programs.

Responsibilities will include:

• Plan and manage implementation of various projects/contracts (includes supporting grant/proposal writing, project scoping, budgeting, implementation, reporting and related follow up)
• Coordinate across program stakeholders and implementation partners
• Deliver project-related presentations and trainings
• Conduct program-related web-based and phone research
• Help to plan and coordinate program-related workshops and events
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets quantifying and tabulating results
• Help to facilitate meetings and provide logistical support for training workshops
• Advise clients on the availability of technical and educational resources for energy efficiency
• Help maintain a network of energy management/conservation peers through meetings, emails and web-based resources
• Serve as a clearinghouse for information related to energy efficiency/conservation and provide targeted information as requested by clients and program partners
• Support the breadth of SEI programs and program areas as time and funding priorities dictate and as directed by immediate supervisor

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will possess the following qualities, skills, and experience:

Content Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a quantitative discipline, environmental studies, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of energy efficiency technologies and energy conservation/ sustainability concepts and best practices
• Experience with quantification of energy uses and impacts and climate change metrics
• Knowledge of national, state and local environmental policies and relevant policy mechanisms for addressing energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change in a community setting
• Experience working with youth on environmental subjects
• Experience teaching environmental education and energy concepts in a school or non-formal setting

General Skills:

• Strong verbal, written communication and analytical skills
• Familiarity with data analysis and quantification basics (e.g.: Excel charting, graphing and data tabulation)  
• Experience as a trainer and presenter
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow-through to meet multiple, concurrent deadlines
• Demonstrated experience navigating the Internet along with competency across the Microsoft suite of office automation software (e.g.: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Personal Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build rapport with a wide range of people
• Ability to work both under direct supervision and independently

In addition, candidates with the following skills are preferred:

• Curriculum development 
• Familiarity within the emerging Green Jobs sector
• Fundamental understanding of public education, municipal government and affordable housing sectors

Compensation:  SEI offers a competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

Qualified applicants should email a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in this position and salary requirement.  No phone calls please.  Strategic Energy Innovations is an equal opportunity employer.