Director of Community Energy Initiatives

24 hours ago

Buffalo, New York, United States PUSH Buffalo Full time
Job Title: Director of Community Energy

The Director of Community Energy is a key leadership position at PUSH Buffalo, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Community Energy programs and campaigns. This includes managing the Western NY Regional Clean Energy Hub, PUSH Green Program, and other initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and renewable energy in Buffalo and Western New York.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer and maintain the Regional Clean Energy Hubs contract with NYS Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), including reviewing and submitting reports, invoices, and deliverables.
  • Direct and oversee all aspects of the Western NY Regional Clean Energy Hub work, including staffing, sub-contracting, community engagement, project management, and external marketing and communications.
  • Create and implement an Equitable Engagement plan that targets Disadvantaged Communities in Western NY for clean energy and workforce services.
  • Develop and manage budget and budget modifications.
  • Ensure the activities of program work performed under the Hub umbrella maintain alignment with PUSH mission, vision, and values.
Program Management:
  • Support Community Energy Program Manager in oversight of one-to-one outreach efforts, including initial home prescreening visits and outreach and education efforts.
  • Oversee the development of systems for managing customer lead generation and referrals from subcontractors and partners.
  • Collaborate with Community Energy team and PUSH Communications team to create outreach and educational materials with specific program information, monthly customer testimonials, newsletters, and website and social media updates.
  • Maintain current and up-to-date knowledge of program components and other related programs and processes.
Sustainability Campaign Work:
  • Direct and oversee design and implementation of sustainability campaigns, including the Out of Gas Pilot (OOG) and the PUSH for Clean Heat Campaign.
  • Oversee the development of public facing reports on the progress and impacts of sustainability campaigns and pilot projects and complete timely reporting to all campaign and project funders.
  • Direct stakeholder and participant engagement, including engagement with contractors and external groups interested in campaigns and pilot projects.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in community energy, sustainability, project development, energy policy, green renewable energy, or related field.
  • Experience developing green affordable housing and community-scale clean energy projects and/or resource and climate resilience planning highly preferred.
  • Experience in energy retrofit work or with energy retrofit partners and/or Building Performance Institute or similar certification preferred.
  • Must be comfortable meeting with people in their homes, cold calling, door knocking, presenting at community meetings, and providing front-end and back-end customer service.
  • Must reside locally in Buffalo, NY area, able to work on site at least three (3) days per week.
  • Team player, creative, innovative, flexible, and enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently.
  • Experience working with local businesses, developers, consumers, community leaders, and the press.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and familiar web-based social networking and mobile software applications, including Outlook 365 and Google Drive key. Salesforce experience helpful.

PUSH Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. If you are passionate about community energy and sustainability, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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