Position: Project Manager for Sustainable Practices

Reports to Director of Facilities

Duties:

• Develop and monitor programs to reduce energy consumption while maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor climate for learning.
• Work with Director of Facilities and building based occupants to implement, monitor and analyze energy consumption practices.
• Work with Director of Facilities and building based occupants to implement, monitor and analyze sustainable practices; such as food composting, recycling and hazard and non-hazardous waste disposal.
• Work with Director of Facilities and school based staff in continuous improvement of sustainable building maintenance practices.
• Develop training plans for building maintenance crews to ensure sustainability best practices in building operations.
• Work with district staff and outside contractors to provide input into the design of all new construction and renovation projects.
• Work with plant manager to monitor indoor air quality and make recommendations for improvements where necessary.
• Ability to work and interact with a wide range of district staff including administrators, teachers and support staff.
• Attendance at periodic public meetings including with advisory groups.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or related field
• Five years experience in Building Management with a record of developing and implementing sustainable building practices.
• Knowledge of energy management program development
• Knowledge of HVAC and lighting systems
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently

Non-Union Employee Salary & Benefits: excellent compensation package

For more information call 617-349-6435, e-mail employment@cpsd.us or visit:

CPSD Human Resources;
159 Thorndike Street;
Cambridge, MA 02141

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UPDATE: According to the Boston Globe, and the rebate-only website, the available funds have already been reserved.

Executive Summary

The Cambridge Energy Alliance (CEA) is a bold response to the climate crisis. This first-in-the-nation initiative is bringing together Cambridge companies, institutions and residents in an ambitious, multi-year campaign to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while improving the reliability and comfort of participating facilities. The CEA—a non-profit, public-private partnership—promotes rapid, large-scale implementation of energy efficiency and clean energy. With multiple projects moving forward in Cambridge, the CEA is receiving attention across the country and internationally. Key collaborators in this endeavor include the City of Cambridge, NSTAR Gas and Electric, foundations, universities, nationally known energy experts, leading Cambridge businesses, and energy, environmental and housing non-profit organizations.

The organization currently operates with a team approach; a small staff, active board members, knowledgeable consultants, and committed volunteers who are experts in energy efficiency, finance, community outreach, and wholesale energy markets are developing the program and organization. CEA seeks a leader to guide this outstanding team, filling the Executive Director position. The Executive Director will build this organization into a fully operational national model for introducing and implementing energy savings programs and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change.

Background

CEA is a large-scale program first initiated in 2007 to implement massive energy efficiency and clean energy generation throughout the city of Cambridge. Cambridge, Massachusetts is a multicultural community of slightly over 100,000 people located within 6.5 square miles, directly adjacent to Boston. The city is characterized by a unique mix of cultural and social diversity, intellectual vitality, and technological innovation. The community is home to renowned universities and has become a major center for biotechnology with over 100 companies, as well as nurturing a growing cluster of businesses focused on energy innovation and entrepreneurship.

The City is committed to a strong environmental agenda and has been a long-time municipal leader on climate change and sustainability. In 1999, the City Council passed a resolution to join the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP), a resolution that committed the City to prepare a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, set a target to reduce emissions, develop and implement a plan, and monitor the results. In December 2002, the City Council adopted a Climate Protection Plan that sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2010. (http://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/et/env/climate/climate.html#clim).

Responsibilities/Duties

The Executive Director will report to the President of CEA, who serves on the Board of Directors. The proposed responsibilities include:

1. Building a high-functioning organization, including:

• Recruiting, energizing and directing a small staff
• Establishing and, as appropriate, amending operational standards
• Creating and implementing CEA’s annual budget
• Creating/reviewing an annual work plan
• Leading and collaborating on the organization’s revenue and fund-raising activities
• Developing relationships with the Board of Directors
• Becoming familiar with the Cambridge context—city government, major nonprofit and educational as well as commercial organizations, city politics, community groups, the history of the municipality, and especially its energy policies—as a basis for playing a highly visible public role in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy throughout the municipality.

2. Creating and implementing a community-wide energy/climate program to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gases; major components in this challenge include:

• Establishing realistic goals for program implementation keyed to the reduction of energy consumption and use of clean energy in the City of Cambridge
• Developing private and public sources of financing to serve the program
• Implementing and refining CEA’s community-wide campaign to reduce energy consumption and expand the use of clean energy
• Managing contracts with consultants and energy service companies
• Establishing monitoring and verification protocols to confirm energy savings achieved
• Ensuring quality control in programs and services
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with the City’s energy consumers and other stakeholders including the City administration, major universities and hospitals, businesses, schools, public and affordable housing agencies, the local utilities (electricity and gas) and their contractors, financial institutions, community-based organizations, home and property owners, and tenants.

Qualifications & Experience

Among the attributes sought in the successful candidate, the following stand out:

• Strong leadership qualities in both the organizational and public spheres.
• Sophisticated understanding of public policies and political processes.
• A compelling public presence to promote the values and goals of the CEA.
• Good familiarity with contracting for services.
• An open, optimistic personality with strong listening and collaborative disposition and skills.
• Highly energetic and enthusiastic about the mission of the organization.
• Relevant advanced formal education and management experience.
• Energy policy experience/working knowledge is an advantage.

Compensation

The salary is market competitive for similarly situated non-profit organizations and benefits will likewise be commensurate.

Location

The CEA office is conveniently located in the heart of Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. It is accessible by public transportation and public parking is also available.

To Apply

Inquiries, nominations or referrals, and resumes with brief cover letters, should be directed in confidence to the search committee at work ☺ CambridgeEnergyAlliance.org. with a subject line of “Executive Director – Your Name”. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Cambridge Energy Alliance website for more information about the organization and its activities

The Cambridge Energy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

The Cambridge Energy Alliance is running a fall canvass program in the City of Cambridge to promote awareness on efficiency programs and services available to Cambridge residents. Community canvassers will receive basic training in energy efficiency programs and canvassing techniques to offer information and resources to targeted communities in Cambridge.

The project aims to reach approximately 3,000 households with door to door canvassing on October 17, 18 and 24th (9AM–5PM). CEA is looking to temporarily hire 7 community canvassers and 1 lead canvasser. Canvassers will track the public’s response in order to help connect interested parties to energy efficiency services and products. This is an excellent opportunity to fight climate change by promoting efficiency programs to help residents save money and cut carbon, while earning extra cash. Community canvass hourly pay will be $10 per hour and $11 per hour for the canvass lead.

Excellent verbal communication skills are a must. Canvassers will be traveling together in a team to promote efficiency in Cambridge. Skilled riders with bicycles strongly preferred.

Interested applicants should submit resumes with letters of interest by October 8th to Lilah Glick at work ☺ CambridgeEnergyAlliance.org with the Subject: “Fall Canvass-Your Name”

The Cambridge Energy Alliance is a city-sponsored organization created to save residents and businesses money, while reducing Cambridge’s carbon footprint. The Alliance is working with homeowners, businesses and institutions across the city to achieve unprecedented levels of energy savings and to expand clean energy sources.

The Cambridge Energy Alliance (CEA) has begun changing the energy landscape of Cambridge. CEA has officially started performing energy efficiency audits in every neighborhood of the city. Already, the CEA team has conducted nearly 80 audits, and many homeowners and businesses are taking the recommended energy efficiency actions that will cut their utility bills for years to come, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

CEA is available immediately to perform an initial energy efficiency audit at any home or business in Cambridge. Most of the audits are free, and all are sure to result in significant savings over the coming months and years. There is no better solution for reducing your energy demand and saving money on skyrocketing utility bills.

Save money. Save the planet. Sign up today to schedule an appointment with a CEA energy services professional.