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The College of New Jersey · 2 months ago

Energy Program Manager

Ewing, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

The College of New Jersey is a highly regarded institution offering a personalized liberal arts education. The Energy Program Manager will provide technical assistance on energy sustainability topics, conduct research on relevant policies and programs, and oversee projects to ensure successful implementation and compliance.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to municipalities and schools to assist them in implementing energy and sustainability policies and completing Sustainable Jersey actions

Conduct research on policies and best practices; write reports with analysis and recommendations; assess projects and documentation of municipal and school program participants

Assist with outreach activity including development and implementation of workshops and trainings

Assist Program Manager with gathering internal data for periodic grant reporting and other data needs

Other duties as assigned

Project oversite

Staff management

Qualification

Sustainable development practicesEnergy efficiencyRenewable energy technologiesProject implementationApplied researchOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTeamworkPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public policy, urban planning, engineering, environmental science, public or business administration

Associate's degree in a related field plus a minimum of three to five years of full-time work experience in a relevant field

A minimum of two years relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the relevant subject matter and program coordination

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate complex policy issues for non-specialist audiences in presentations and reports

Excellent organizational skills including the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, organize meetings, and manage multiple contact networks

Ability to conduct applied research and synthesize findings for non-specialist audiences in written reports and public presentations or to apply directly to assisting local government

Ability to work on schedule within deadline, and to provide necessary support for program reporting and deliverables

Ability to learn quickly and work well in a fast-paced team environment

Expertise in sustainable development practices, particularly in energy related topics such as energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Ability to provide guidance and support to municipalities and schools. Familiarity with New Jersey energy programs and policies is desired

Ability to communicate clearly via phone and email with municipal and school staff and community volunteers on program requirements. Responsive to inquiries in timely fashion

Ability to make presentations for different audiences having varying levels of knowledge about sustainability and energy programs and policies

Ability to conduct and analyze research, and effectively communicate findings both orally and in writing

Proficient in project implementation and coordination. Capable of organizing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently on assigned research tasks, including identifying resources, case studies, and related policy and program material