The Cambridge Energy Alliance (CEA) is a private, nonprofit organization established to improve energy efficiency across the city of Cambridge to support the community’s goals to address global climate change. The Cambridge Energy Alliance was created in 2007 to assist thousands of Cambridge residents and businesses identify energy efficiency and clean energy opportunities and facilitate improvements of their homes and businesses. CEA works with organizations that provide energy assessment services, construction expertise and financial resources so we are better able to help our participants through the entire process of making their home or business more energy efficient and save money.

Primary collaborators in this venture include the City of Cambridge, the local electric utility (NSTAR), and leading business, housing and nonprofit organizations.

For more information on the Alliance, see CambridgeEnergyAlliance.org.

Position Summary

The Community Energy Outreach Manager will implement a community energy efficiency (EE) program that will reach substantial portions of the Cambridge community including: the residential building sector, low-income residents, and the small commercial building sector, to educate them about energy efficiency in their homes and businesses, connect them to existing energy efficiency services, and provide additional direct services for Cambridge residents and business. In addition, the Community Energy Outreach Manager will provide Energy Advising services, assisting residents and businesses with their home efficiency projects particularly after they have received the initial Mass Save site visit and have a list of recommended actions.

The Community Energy Outreach Manager will partner with and provide support to the City, NSTAR, ESCOs, financial institutions, and local citizen and business groups. In addition, the Community Energy Outreach Manager will supervise a Student Conservation Association (SCA) intern and volunteers to support community outreach activities in the residential, low-income, and small commercial sectors.

The Community Energy Outreach Manager will measure the success of CEA’s activities in the residential, low-income, and small commercial sectors by tracking participation in the various programs. The Community Energy Outreach Manager will regularly report program results and energy reductions to the City of Cambridge and other stakeholders such as NSTAR.

Roles & Responsibilities

Executing the comprehensive community EE program to the residential, low-income, and small commercial sectors by:

• Managing the implementation of a comprehensive, community-wide outreach campaign
• Overseeing the creation, production, and distribution of clear and compelling communication materials to a diverse set of potential clients
• Meeting with community leaders and groups throughout the City of Cambridge to engage and enlist them in CEA’s outreach efforts
• Organizing and representing CEA at events, workshops, and community canvasses
• Promoting and maintaining the CEA website and blog EnergyTwoDotZero
• Promoting the program through electronic and print media
• Manage data and report on the progress of the community EE program

Managing interns and volunteers and coordinating community events that support the implementation of CEA by:

• Supervising the SCA intern and recruit additional volunteers through university programs, city programs, and community groups
• Manage volunteers to assist with office administration, community events, and online visibility

Provide Energy Advising services to the small commercial and residential sectors:

• Respond to phone and email inquiries about CEA from the public regarding utility and tax incentives, financing, contracting services, interpreting energy assessment reports, environmental benefits, and other issues
• Coordinate with NSTAR and ESCO service providers to promote efficiency programs and services

Skills & Qualifications

CEA seeks a person with strong community organizing and/or social marketing experience/capability and familiarity with the technical issues around energy efficiency and clean energy. A background in a public purpose organization and interest in energy and environmental policy issues are strongly preferred qualities.

• Experience in developing and implementing community organizing or social marketing strategies to achieve community change
• An articulate public speaker that can promote the values and goals of the Cambridge Energy Alliance
• A creative, optimistic personality with strong listening and collaborative disposition and skills
• Knowledge about climate change and energy related issues
• Understanding of energy efficiency programs and services with ability to impart knowledge to residential and commercial customers
• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in relevant field preferred
• At least three years experience in community organizing, social marketing or comparable community work is preferred
• Familiarity with Cambridge is preferred
• Ability to develop printed and web materials with graphic design/document layout software a plus.

Compensation

The salary is commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package available. Will report to executive team and CEA Board.

To apply

Deadline for application is August 30, 2010. Inquiries, nominations or referrals, and resumes with brief cover letters, should be directed in confidence to: work☺CambridgeEnergyAlliance.org; replace anti-spam smiley before sending. No phone calls please.

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

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.