Program Associate

 

We are looking for talented and motivated professionals to join our team! We invite you to apply for our open position(s) below.

 

 

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

 

Program Associate

Open until filled.

Posted 9/17/2025 San Diego County - hybrid work schedule set by Community Power

 

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Program Associate supports the implementation of a range of residential decarbonization and load flex programs. The Program Associate will be responsible for serving as a subject matter expert on assigned programs, interfacing with key regional stakeholders and residents regarding decarbonization and load flexibility programs, communicating technical concepts in accessible terms. This role will be responsible for processing applications and invoices and compiling and reporting program data. This role, under direction and support from senior staff, will assume responsibility for more than one aspect of program development, delivery and management, and contribute to several other aspects including goal setting, budget development/management, process development, program marketing and enrollment, regulatory reporting (if necessary) and stakeholder engagement. The Program Associate may coordinate programmatic activities with consultants and collaborate with internal project teams.  

This role will be reporting to the Senior Program Manager. 

 

WHO IS COMMUNITY POWER?

Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.  

 

OUR HISTORY

Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org.

 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At Community Power, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• With support from senior staff, serve as a liaison with regional agencies and organizations regarding decarbonization and load flexibility program offerings, and serve as a subject matter expert. 

• With oversight from senior staff, develop standard operating procedures, review and process programmatic applications, process incentive payments, review, process, and prepare invoices, and seek opportunities for efficiencies and improvements. 

• With support from senior staff, lead the coordination, management, and imp