Organization Description

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.