Work includes assisting in establishing and maintaining relationships and collaborating with community partners and local stakeholders to lend energy efficiency and clean energy programs to more-holistically address energy inequities. This position will deliver information and provide education in a wide variety of settings, including, but not limited to: providing educational tables/booths at community events; presenting before large audiences; making one-on-one phone calls; following up with leads/clients to provide additional information; assist leads/clients with navigating every step of applying for relevant energy efficiency and clean energy programs available to them; helping troubleshoot obstacles to adopting clean energy strategies; coordinating with local energy contractors in providing accurate information on the programs, etc. This position will collaborate with community groups, energy contractors, supervisor and other team members to coordinate and implement engaging educational programs. This position will also serve as a subject matter resource and carry out administrative tasks that support the educational program and fulfill funding requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience.
Experience relevant to the role of the position, including but not limited to, any of the following:
teaching non-formal educational programs, with a preference for experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy, or related topics
social work with an emphasis on housing/energy assistance
assisting low-income households receiving subsidized housing services
Experience working independently, as well as an effective team member.
Demonstrated ability to learn new information and communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities according to those set with the team and immediate supervisor.
An earnest desire to empower households and communities to create change and a matching patience to move at the speed of trust.
Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel).
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.
Experience establishing and working with community stakeholders, especially those with limited income.
Experience working with, and assisting in developing institutional relationships in Oneida, Herkimer, Schoharie, Otsego, Fulton, or Montgomery Counties.
Experience working as a volunteer or supervising volunteers.
Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
Aptitude for digital technologies and strategies for educational and communication applications.
Empathy, sincerity, and an ability to positively navigate challenges.
Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Program Delivery – 70%
Utilize established program resources and materials in program work.
Use a variety of delivery methods including workshops, public events, articles, web pages and social media to deliver programs.
Teach clean energy education programming per established Plan of Work.
Represent the Energy Team to the public and community leaders in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
Program Evaluation – 10%
Interact with program participants to gather informal program evaluation information.
Work alongside Energy Team to interpret evaluation information based on existing program parameters and assist in making recommendations for program improvement.
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as directed.
Administrative Direction – 5%
Work in cooperation with the Energy Team to help establish priorities, objectives, and programming for the Clean Energy Program that are supportive of the Association’s mission.
Assist in the planning of public events and program activities.
Assist in identifying opportunities for fund development activities.
Assist in directing/organizing community focus groups and/or advisory committees to support programming initiatives.
Assist in fostering effective professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts
Administrative Management – 5%
Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials) to the Program Supervisor and Energy Team as identified.
Demonstrate judgment and discretion to solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the program, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures, as needed
Administrative Coordination/Operation – 5%
Collect budgetary information as needed and relay to supervisor for review.
Assist in gathering information for grant/contract proposals as needed.
Assist supervisor in supporting the administrative needs of writing grant/contract proposals as requested to ensure continued funding.
Professional Improvement & Other Duties as Assigned– 5%
In cooperation with supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to adapt materials created by the Energy Team and other professionals to create lesson plans that meet local community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
Assist in maintaining linkages with Cornell and other SUNY institutions as part of program delivery.
Engage volunteers and interns in program delivery using established materials.
Serve as subject matter resource and respond to questions about energy efficiency.
Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and the Energy Education Team to achieve Association program delivery goals.
Position Details
This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt position (37.5hrs/week). 5 days per week. The hourly rate for this position is $23.00.
Benefits based on eligibility, include:
Paid Time Off
NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
NYS Retirement
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program
Application Deadline:
Position will remain open until satisfactory pool of candidates has been identified.
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