Posting Title

Project Manager - Community Energy

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Location

AK - Fairbanks

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

NREL’s Alaska Campus in Fairbanks, Alaska is one of the farthest-north LEED Platinum buildings in the world. Using a mix of solar, geothermal, biomass, and thermal storage, it is a living laboratory for clean energy technologies in the subarctic. NREL's Alaska Campus is in the heart of Interior Alaska, surrounded by mountains, trails, and rivers, as well as vibrant music, culture, and community. With 22 hours of sunlight in the summer and cold, snowy winters, Fairbanks is an outdoor-lovers' paradise.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

NREL is seeking a Project Manager with experience in assisting community energy, efficiency, or conservation projects for its team at the NREL Alaska Campus. Located in the heart of Interior Alaska, Fairbanks is surrounded by mountains, trails, and rivers, as well as vibrant music, culture, and community. With 22 hours of sunlight in the summer and cold, snowy winters, Fairbanks is an outdoor lovers' paradise. The NREL Alaska Team is housed in the farthest-north LEED Platinum building in the world, a living laboratory for solar, geothermal, biomass, thermal storage, and energy efficient technologies. 

 

The candidate will play a crucial role in assisting the development and delivery of technical assistance for programs related to clean energy transition throughout the nation. 

  

The eligible candidate will have: 

• Professional experience in community engagement and working with diverse stakeholders. Professional experience in equity-focused projects, programs, or initiatives in particular.  

• Relevant academic background, which could include (but is not limited to) economics, public policy, resilience, urban planning, regulation, decarbonization, sustainability, environmental studies and/or climate mitigation (ideally through the lens of energy equity or with a focus on energy equity related topics).   

• Strong research and analysis, project management, stakeholder relationship management, and communication skills.  

• Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and equity principles