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Northeast Sustainable Energy Association · 1 month ago

Program Manager - Vocational School Programs

Newton, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $56K/yr

2+ years exp

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building practices. The Program Manager - Vocational School Programs will oversee the Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator Pilot program, collaborating with various partners to enhance career awareness in high-performance building within vocational schools.

Energy EfficiencyNon ProfitRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of core program elements of the Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator Pilot Program across multiple school partners: industry conference attendance, high-performance building site visit, in-school activities

Collaborate with education and industry partners in the creation and delivery of program activities, emphasizing community and peer-sharing relationships across partners

Clearly communicate plans, progress, and learnings to the Executive Director and external partners through use of written timelines, weekly check-in meetings, debrief and summary documents

Track impact and participation metrics for the Tech School Accelerator Pilot program and support regular grant reporting requirements

Ensure materials are created with the aim to be shared publicly, incorporating a Creative Commons license and recognize all relevant parties, and are organized and updated in the Tech School Accelerator sharing database

Participate in all grant-related administrative activities as requested by the Executive Director or MassCEC’s Technical Assistance partner in order to secure disbursement of awarded grant funding to Studio HPDC

Contribute to grant proposals, funding applications, and other initiatives to secure resources for future Tech School educational programs and activities

Engage with diverse audiences, including architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, technical educators, policymakers, learning scientists, donors and community members to increase literacy for high performance building practices

Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and community outreach activities related to high-performance building education

Participate in, and contribute to, building science community discussions hosted by Studio HPDC or its close partners

Qualification

Sustainable building practicesCurricular designProject managementData analysisCultural competencyGoogle SuiteCommunication skillsTeam-buildingEquity-focused mindsetSocial media proficiencyCanvaSquarespaceCreativityFacilitation skillsPresentation skills

Required

Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, preferably in the field of sustainable building, energy efficiency, or environmental sustainability

Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive them to successful completion: developing and executing on workplans, delivering complex project activities on a timeline and budget

Familiarity and some direct experience with high-performance building practices, including energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and green building certifications

Comfort and skill operating in a small, growing organization where systems and processes are being built as we deliver the work

Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences

Expertise with cultural competency: understanding the diverse cultural backgrounds, histories, and experiences of students in social justice neighborhoods, which may include various racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic groups)

Equity-focused mindset: recognizing systemic barriers that may hinder student access to technical education and career paths, and actively working to dismantle these obstacles

Passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to promoting high-performance building practices through education and capacity-building

Skilled at use of Google Suite required