Massachusetts Clean Energy Center · 3 months ago
Program Manager - Outreach and Engagement
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $88K/yr
5+ years expThe Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is seeking a dedicated Program Manager to support industry and stakeholder engagement in workforce development aimed at meeting climate goals. The role involves implementing outreach efforts, developing partnerships, and overseeing major workforce events to enhance clean energy programming in Massachusetts.
Incubators
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of a comprehensive statewide clean energy employer engagement plan, which will focus on fostering partnerships with businesses, industry associations, local chambers of commerce, and regional employer engagement staff across the MassHire system
Collaborate with employers to identify workforce needs, skills gaps, and opportunities for improvements across MassCEC’s workforce development programming
Increase Massachusetts clean energy employers’ utilization of MassCEC and other publicly funded workforce development programs and initiatives
Build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with businesses in climate-critical fields across Massachusetts through personalized outreach, one-to-one meetings (virtual and in-person), and other contact. Become one of MassCEC’s 'go to' people for businesses
In collaboration with MassCEC staff and consultants, plan and execute Fall workforce grantee convening and Spring regional workforce summit, including overseeing content development and event logistics
Provide consultation related to employer engagement, labor market information, and industry trends to other staff directly delivering technical assistance support to a caseload of workforce training grantees
Seek feedback from clean energy and climatetech employers through the creation of surveys and focus groups to receive programmatic feedback and better serve the needs of employers
Support employer engagement and related project management of MassCEC’s efforts to leverage employer partners in supporting career awareness and participating in active partnerships with grantees
Participate in relevant departmental competitive procurement processes as requested, including RFP development, application review, and contracting support
Support the development and management of contracts related to core duties and projects, including external consultants
Draft narratives and project descriptions that align with program funding opportunities and showcase the organization's capabilities and impact
Contribute effectively to cross-functional and collaborative efforts, and represent the MassCEC Workforce Development Division as opportunities and needs are identified
Qualification
Required
A Bachelors in energy or environmental science/studies, economics, architecture/building science, business management, engineering, education, or a related field would likely involve skill development relevant to this position. This can also be evidenced by professional experience and other training programs outside of a four-year degree program
5+ years of relevant professional experience with a record of progressing professional responsibility
Experience in the clean energy industry or similar industry, including directly engaging employers and professionals through targeted outreach and engagement
Experience with program management, and/or program administration
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft and edit documents for a range of purposes and audiences
Strong attention to detail
Strong relational ability, including self-starting new relationships with business people, and understanding how to communicate in different methods (verbally, in writing, etc.) to suit business people with busy schedules
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Excellent problem-resolution skills, and ability to make informed decisions
Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and cultivate appropriate relationships
Working knowledge of basic accounting and payment processing (budgets, invoices, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, & Excel, with an ability to explain quantitative information effectively
Awareness of clean energy technologies, including building decarbonization practices, renewable energy generation and storage, and electric vehicle deployment and maintenance
Understanding of the construction and trades industry and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including architects and engineers, property owners/managers, HVAC companies, construction managers, unions, and consumers
General knowledge of best practices in workforce development, including those that relate to employer engagement, training design, participant recruitment and retention, and program supports for participants with multiple barriers
Preferred
A driver's license and access to a vehicle is strongly preferred
Relevant advanced and continuing education is valued
Benefits
457b plan, and matching
Medical coverage and 100% deductible coverage through HRA
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Monthly Remote Work Stipend
Supplemental Retirement plan
And more
Company
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy and climatetech sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits, increase affordability, and secure long-term economic opportunities for the people of Massachusetts.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Daloisio
Chief Executive Officer
Cat Foley
Deputy Chief Program Officer
Recent News
Boston Business Journal
2023-12-28
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