Clean Energy Workforce Strategist

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Sustainability (OOS) reports to the Chief Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs, Sustainability, and Engagement. OOS works with partners around the city to improve quality of life in all of Philadelphia neighborhoods through addressing environmental justice, reducing the city’s carbon emissions, and preparing Philadelphia for a hotter and wetter future.  

The City of Philadelphia’s Division of Energy and Climate Solutions (DECS), a part of OOS, manages energy supply and demand for city government operations, manages compliance with the benchmarking and building energy performance program ordinances, and develops city-wide policy in support of the city’s carbon neutrality goal. 

Job Description

The Office of Sustainability seeks a Clean Energy Workforce Strategist to lead the development of a Clean Energy Workforce Strategy. This role involves project implementation, research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates should have strong project management skills, subject matter expertise, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders while promoting equity and inclusion.

The strategy, to be developed in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, is essential for Philadelphia’s clean energy transition. It will engage workforce development partners, educational institutions, businesses, labor organizations, nonprofits, and job seekers, to ensure the city has the talent needed to decarbonize its buildings. Buildings are the city’s largest carbon emitters, requiring enhanced energy efficiency and clean energy adoption.

The strategy will build on the Clean Energy Workforce Landscape Assessment, that provides quantitative data on the jobs picture in the clean energy workforce sector in Philadelphia, alongside qualitative insights from stakeholder input and best practices in scaling the development of the workforce in this sector.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in workforce ecosystems, the ability to build partnerships, identify funding opportunities, and develop actionable strategies for the clean energy transition. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to equity, climate action, and economic opportunity are essential.

This is a 2-year grant-funded position, with potential for extension based on funding.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a project plan to successfully implement the project, in alignment with a defined Scope of Work
• Create connections between the citywide and Department of Commerce workforce strategy and the Clean Energy Workforce Assessment
• Work closely with a consultant to implement the project.
• Provide thought partnership and guidance on the implementation of the project.
• Convene and facilitate a Steering Committee to guide the project.
• Conduct research and policy analysis to support the strategic planning process.
• Conduct outreach and engagement with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to City Departments, workforce development organizations, labor groups, Community-Based Organizations, and residents, with a special focus on engagement with historically marginalized and underserved communities.
• Work with the consultant to develop comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans.
• Support the consultant in the implementation of defined stakeholder engagement plans.
• Prepare reports and written deliverables.
• Review prepared reports and provide feedback.
• Ensure the successful implementation and delivery of the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy

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