Energy Hubs Program Manager - Liberty, NY

As a member of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Environment & Energy Program team, this position will serve as the Energy Hubs Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County and will be part of the team managing environmental and energy projects through the CCE Climate Resilience Partnership, the Dutchess County Greenway Connections Project, and similar programs. The Energy Hubs Program Manager will lead County level programing efforts focused on NYS energy efficiency and clean energy education programs in the Mid-Hudson Region, specifically in Sullivan, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Ulster Counties. This position is also responsible for working as a team member and providing input to his/her/their supervisor and fellow regional team members on implementation and evaluation of these energy programs throughout the Mid-Hudson region. This position, alongside other Energy Team members, will provide direction, organization, coordination, and management of programs that work to inform residents, multifamily building owners, and small businesses, with an emphasis in low-to-moderate income and priority communities, of the options for adopting clean energy strategies in their homes and businesses.
This position will work under the direction and supervision of the Association Team Leader, with additional support and leadership from senior members of the regional Energy team. Responsibilities include, establishing and maintaining relationships and working with community partners and local stakeholders to lend energy efficiency and clean energy programs addressing energy insecurity. This position will implement programs that deliver information and provide education in a wide variety of settings, including, but not limited to: outreach at community events; presenting before large audiences; connecting with audiences and stakeholders via one-on-one phone calls; following up with leads/clients to provide additional information; assisting 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 work with community groups, energy contractors, supervisor and other team members to coordinate, manage and implement engaging educational programs, including assisting with training, engaging and/or coordinating the work of volunteers and interns in program delivery. 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree with course work in natural resources, environmental science/studies, sustainable planning and development, community programming, marketing, communications, business, engineering, or other relevant areas of study and/or related fields.
• Minimum one year of 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 receive subsidized housing services
  • customer service in an energy, housing, or construction-oriented industry
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal adult education programs to address diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with diverse audiences in group and one-on-one settings.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new information and communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels, using traditional educational tools, as well as electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to build relationships with diverse audiences and work to cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment for program participants and colleagues.
• Demonstrated effective use of a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Ability to manage long-term projects and deadlines within the context of day-to-day projects and deadlines. Ability to organize work and set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and work under deadlines.
• Proven ability to be diplomatic and utilize active listening skills while avoiding advocacy stances on issues pertaining to the environment, energy, agriculture, and other program areas of CCESC.
• Capable of independently delivering programming.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position; must be willing and able to