Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) · 6 hours ago
Program Manager Economic Inclusion
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expEmerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to building sustainable and inclusive regional economies. The Program Manager will lead the development and execution of a regional workforce strategy to expand the pipeline of trained clean energy workers, overseeing training standards and stakeholder collaboration.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Lead 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
Facilitate the development and dissemination of informational resources and online/in-person training modules
Develop technical assistance resources to support contractors in growing sustainable businesses
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 project 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 grant-specific workforce development goals
Support in general contractor development initiatives and projects, 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
5+ years of experience in workforce development, program management, project management, clean energy, or a related area
Familiarity with clean energy technologies, particularly heat pumps, HVAC systems, or building electrification and decarbonization is strongly preferred. Some knowledge of residential construction and/or building science is required
Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups including contractors, small businesses, training providers, and community-based 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 virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack)
Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in workforce and climate-related programs
Preferred
Minimum 5 years of project management and related experience
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred
Experience with CRM systems including Salesforce are preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
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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