Senior Project Consultant, Community Consulting
1 week ago
Senior Project Consultant, Community Consulting
The Senior Project Consultant, Community Consulting works with communities to guide the implementation of projects and programs, maintains client relationships, and assists with program development for initiatives related to affordable housing and sustainable communities with an emphasis on energy and water efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization, and community resilience. Projects focus on providing technical assistance to communities to help them achieve their sustainability goals by identifying funding opportunities, connecting them to technical resources, and providing expertise in policy and program design centered on equity, economic inclusion, and community and stakeholder engagement. This position requires experience with community engagement best practices and familiarity with building retrofit programs, building science practices, and their connection with climate equity. The Senior Project Consultant, Community Consulting collaborates with others in the National Strategic Engagement team and with core service departments of Elevate, as well as our national partner organizations.
The Senior Project Consultant reports directly to the Director, Community Consulting. The position is located in Chicago, IL, and is currently remote. There may be instances in which on-site visits and travel are required.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects and support programs for Elevate’s national consulting work.
- Build trust and cultivate relationships that align with mission-oriented projects, supporting and redirecting resources to those who are most impacted by climate change.
- Support development and launch programs and projects at the intersection of Elevate’s mission and the needs of local communities.
- Oversee project teams that include staff from across Elevate.
- Communicate regular project/program updates and results to internal staff and external stakeholders.
- Support client engagement nationally, including conducting customer outreach, preparing for and participating in client meetings, developing proposals, and coordinating with partnership managers across teams.
- Coordinate across teams and with partner organizations on projects and support client delivery of programs.
- Represent Elevate with local, state, and national energy efficiency stakeholders at meetings, conferences, etc.
- Stay current on affordable housing policies, energy efficiency and green design trends, and available financial and program offerings for building owners, developers, municipalities, and community-based organizations.
- Center the lives and voices of economically disadvantaged as well as Black, Brown, and Indigenous people and communities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant lived experience required.
- At least three (3+) years of experience in energy, climate, equity, or other related work
- At least three (3+) years of project management experience, including developing proposals, managing and tracking resources, maintaining client relationships, budgeting and financial reporting, internal and client progress reporting, and quality assurance of deliverables.
- Familiarity with building retrofit programs, building science practices, and their connection with climate equity.
- Understanding of municipal processes and how to work with local government departments to move initiatives forward.
- Experience successfully managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering on time and within budget
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to Elevate’s mission and racial equity statement
- Skilled in listening and amplifying the voices and vision of the community
- Experience developing and coordinating values-driven, community-rooted programming
- Ability to foster meaningful and authentic relationships that are supportive and inclusive across internal teams, external partners, and municipal clients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as facilitate collaboration and accountability
- Comfortable with change and uncertainty
- Willingness to travel as required
Organization Description
We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.
At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.
Compensation
The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000, based on experience.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Accommodation
Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.
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