U.S. Green Building Council · 7 hours ago
Sr. Fellow, Residential Market Transformation (1 yr. contract)
Washington, DC
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expThe U.S. Green Building Council is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. As a Senior Fellow in Residential Market Transformation, you will develop strategies and initiatives to enhance the delivery of high-performance, affordable housing while promoting sustainability and resilience in the residential sector.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop a residential impact strategy and theory of change that identifies highest-leverage interventions across organization’s spheres of influence including, standard setting, advocacy, product development, membership activation, education, convening, and research
Deliverable: 36-Month Residential Impact Strategy & Theory of Change document with prioritized interventions across USGBC functions
Research and articulate pathways for residential construction and renovations that combine speed, scale cost-effectiveness, and performance (e.g., energy efficiency, low carbon, resiliency, health, etc.)
Deliverable: Market Pathways Report outlining scalable, cost-effective models for sustainable residential construction and renovation
Identify and analyze new priority residential markets where USGBC could drive market transformation through our products
Deliverable: Residential Market Opportunity Analysis identifying 3–5 priority geographies or market segments for USGBC engagement
Define clear KPIs and an impact measurement framework covering units influenced, cost effectiveness, and sustainability performance (e.g. energy/carbon, health, and resilience outcomes)
Deliverable: Impact Measurement Framework with defined KPIs and tracking dashboard for market units influenced, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability outcomes
Recommend enhancements to USGBC’s residential offerings (e.g., LEED Residential offerings) to improve value to customer, demonstrate market responsiveness, grow uptake, and increase impact
Propose pilot credits/alternatives for priority outcomes (industrialized construction, grid-interactive efficient buildings, electrification/heat pumps, embodied carbon, resilience, healthy materials) and alignment with key programs (e.g., ENERGY STAR, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home)
Identify digital tools, data integrations, and templates that cut transaction costs for project teams and verifiers
Deliverable: Residential Portfolio Enhancement Plan with recommendations to strengthen LEED and related offerings for adoption and impact
Advance pipelines for deep energy retrofits in multifamily and single family in priority geographies
Deliverable: Retrofit Pipeline Development Plan for multifamily and single-family housing in priority markets
Work with Advocacy and Policy team to produce a residential policy roadmap spanning local, state, and federal levers and identify priority policy opportunities to dedicate resources
Deliverable: Residential Policy Roadmap detailing strategic levers and priority policy opportunities across federal, state, and local levels
Map ecosystem of efforts and organizations at the intersection of housing supply and sustainability and identify gaps where USGBC is well positioned to contribute
Deliverable: Residential Ecosystem Map & Gap Analysis highlighting key organizations, initiatives, and partnership opportunities
Identify and prioritize a list of key partners at the intersection of housing affordability, supply, and sustainability with whom to engage
Deliverable: Priority Partner List & Engagement Plan across affordability, supply, and sustainability sectors
Broker MOUs and joint deliverables with high-volume builders, portfolio owners, and public-sector partners in priority markets
Deliverables: Signed MOUs / Partnership Agreements including defined deliverables
Work with research team to synthesize and disseminate industry trends and market insights relevant to scaling affordable green homes
Deliverables: Semi-Annual Residential Market Insights Briefs synthesizing trends and research findings
Identify key areas of high impact research that USGBC should lead and/or partner with others to pursue including clear articulate of USGBC/GBCI role in driving residential market transformation
Deliverable: Research Agenda outlining 1-3 high-impact studies for USGBC leadership or collaboration
Shape programming and partner activations at key industry convenings, including Greenbuild and USGBC regional meetings
Represent USGBC in keynotes, panels, media, and strategic roundtables as a trusted, solutions-oriented voice
Deliverable: External Engagement Plan including speaking engagements, media placements, and roundtable participation to position USGBC as a sector leader
Qualification
Required
15+ years in the residential high-performance space, including development, housing finance, building programs, or market transformation
Demonstrated delivery of high-performance or affordable housing at scale
Expertise with residential green standards (LEED Residential, ENERGY STAR, DOE ZERH, etc.) and modern energy codes
Policy fluency across local/state housing policy, permitting, incentives, and finance mechanisms
Strong coalition-building and stakeholder facilitation experience
Quantitative capability and strong communication skills
Commitment to equity, health, and community-centered approaches; willingness to travel
Advanced degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture/engineering, public policy, or related field
Familiarity with data tools and digital workflows for certification and compliance
Strong quantitative analysis capabilities
Excellent communication and facilitation
Preferred
Industrialized construction, modular/manufactured housing, embodied carbon
Mobilizing philanthropy and public-private partnerships
Benefits
All-expense paid travel, lodging, meal stipend, and conference fees for selected events.
Collaboration with leading professionals and exposure to senior-level networks.
Opportunities to mentor next-generation leaders.
USGBC email account, business cards, and access to Education Platform.
High organizational visibility: Monthly check-ins with Chief Product Officer and quarterly check-ins with President and CEO
Company
U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to transforming buildings and communities to advance human and environmental well-being.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Peter Templeton
President & CEO
Lisa Revitte
Chief Operating Officer
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