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Massachusetts Clean Energy Center · 2 months ago

Program Manager - Training and Small Business Support

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $88K/yr

4+ years exp

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is dedicated to accelerating clean energy innovation and supporting the state's clean energy economy. They are seeking a Program Manager to join their Workforce Development team, focusing on grantmaking and programming that supports environmental justice and small business growth in climate-critical sectors. The role involves managing funding opportunities, providing technical assistance to grantees, and engaging with various stakeholders to promote clean energy business opportunities.

Incubators

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop, in partnership with the Program Director, Senior Program Manager, and team, critical solicitation documents and support the review, internal approval, and launch of the RFPs

Support rigorous and equitable competitive procurement processes by assisting in the creation of scoring rubrics, adhering to clear evaluation guidelines, supporting reviewers on the review process, and maintaining consistent documentation of application scores and evaluations

Draft equitable and effective grant agreements and shepherd grant agreements through internal approval pipelines

Oversee invoicing and payable pipelines in collaboration with awarded grantees

Ensure effective data collection for grantees by supporting grantee utilization of data tracking tools and resources and completing relevant data entry and data analysis tasks

Directly deliver technical assistance support to a caseload of grantees focused on business support, and support program quality by identifying and advancing relevant best practices through research, partner engagement, and analysis of grantee practices and performance

Draft and refine core program documents, including program administration guides and technical assistance resources

Meet outreach goals by collaborating on the development of program communications and collateral and engaging a wide range of interested parties, including other government agencies, community-based organizations, local and regional workforce organizations, industry associations, secondary and higher education institutions, and employers

Uphold program integrity through continuous quality improvement and consistent attention to detail when reviewing complex contracts, invoices, and supporting documents

Contribute effectively to cross-functional and collaborative efforts

Qualification

Grant managementRFP processesProgram designSmall business supportData analysisExcel proficiencyWritten communicationProblem-resolution skillsPrioritization skillsStakeholder engagement

Required

Four years of relevant professional experience with at least two years of experience in grant management and administration of RFP processes and pipelines

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as economics, sociology, etc., or comparable relevant work experience

At least two years of experience in small business support, related economic or community development initiatives, or adult clean energy sector-based workforce development

Driver's license and access to personal transportation for site visits and events

Strong ability to design comprehensive but concise solicitation documents and attachments with clear instructions for applicants and scoring guidelines for reviewers

Understanding of legal contracts with ability to create, amend, and navigate complex scopes of work with milestone and deliverable requirements and/or cost reimbursement frameworks

Working knowledge of accounting and payment processing (budgets, invoices, etc.) with experience analyzing and drafting line-item program budgets

Experience administering programs with state and federal funding sources and comfort with complex reporting requirements

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft and edit effective documents for a range of purposes and audiences

Knowledge of best practices in workforce development, including those that relate to partnership engagement, training design, participant recruitment and retention, and program supports for participants with multiple barriers

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, and consumers

Strong prioritization skills and ability to work effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlines

Excellent problem-resolution skills and demonstrated ability to make informed decisions

Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external partners and cultivate relationships

Strong proficiency in Excel with an ability to explain graphic information effectively

Experience with making cross-functional decisions impacting programs, metrics, and results

Preferred

Additional experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable but not required: program design, program management, business development, public sector, building/construction industry, and/or renewable energy industry

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.

Founded in 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees