Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) · 2 months ago
Program Coordinator Economic Inclusion
Boston, MA 02108
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expEmerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to building sustainable and inclusive regional economies. The Program Coordinator will implement and coordinate program initiatives aimed at developing a skilled workforce for the clean energy sector, engaging with industry partners, educational institutions, and community organizations.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of the team’s regional workforce strategy to expand the number of trained and qualified clean energy contractors including heat pump installers across New England
Coordinate with training providers, contractors, small businesses, and other key market actors to promote consistent training standards and accessible certification pathways
Support the development and dissemination of informational resources and online/in-person training modules
Engage with HVAC contractors and installers to share reliable information on heat pump benefits, high-quality installation practices, and effective customer engagement strategies
Track and report progress on training activities, stakeholder engagement, and workforce outcomes to ensure alignment with program goals
Organize webinars, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to promote regional coordination and knowledge sharing among workforce partners
Support the adoption of technical standards and best practices to ensure quality and consistency in heat pump installations
Collaborate with small and mid-sized contractors to identify workforce gaps and help them access training and upskilling opportunities through partner organizations
Maintain communication with regional partners, workforce boards, and industry groups to ensure training efforts are responsive to evolving market needs
Contribute to the creation of strategic materials, presentations, and outreach content that promote program-specific workforce development goals
Manage regional communication and marketing tasks across multiple projects and programs. Contribute to general contractor development programs and community engagement initiatives, as needed. Participate in regional and national team meetings. Collaborates and shares knowledge with other regions
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public policy, environmental studies, business management, engineering or related field; or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of experience in workforce development, program coordination, project management, clean energy, or a related area
Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups including contractors, small businesses, training providers, and community organizations
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Asana and other virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack)
Proficient in Canva or similar design tools
Comfortable using various social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in workforce and climate-related programs
Preferred
Familiarity with or strong interest in clean energy technologies, particularly heat pumps, HVAC systems, or building electrification is strongly preferred
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred to support engagement with diverse stakeholder groups
Experience with CRM systems including Salesforce is preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Company
Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC)
Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2009 that advances racial, economic, and climate justice to build communities that are more equitable, economically just, and sustainable.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.74MKey Investors
The Russell Family FoundationU.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies OfficeGreater Washington Community Foundation
2023-12-06Grant· $0.02M
2023-06-13Grant· $0.72M
2023-06-13Grant
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