Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
EMERALD CITIES COLLABORATIVE BACKGROUND
The Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national non-profit organization that partners with labor unions, community organizations, social justice advocates, development intermediaries, research and technical assistance providers, and socially responsible businesses dedicated to building high road – sustainable, just and inclusive – regional economies. The Collaborative envisions a future in which American cities are the greenest and most equitable in the world, leading the way to head off global climate change while creating a vital new economic sector with low-income and communities of color as central actors and beneficiaries in this new economy. Visit our website for more information:
http://www.emeraldcities.org/
OVERVIEW OF POSITION
The Project Manager works within the Civic Infrastructure team to support equitable program and policy design and implementation for building decarbonization. The Project Manager is responsible for curating and producing resources, delivering training & technical assistance (TA), and supporting the evaluation of programs involving collaborations among government agencies, community-based organizations (CBOs), and other stakeholders. Key focus areas will include community engagement and capacity-building; community benefits planning and accountability; and economic inclusion through workforce and contractor development.
The Project Manager will primarily support ECC’s participation in Residential Retrofits for Energy Equity (R2E2), including assistance for awardees of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildings UP). R2E2 provides deep technical assistance to state, local, and tribal governments as well as community-based organizations to jumpstart energy upgrades for single family and multifamily affordable housing, especially in frontline communities.
The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, highly organized and creative individual willing to demonstrate a thoughtful and strategic approach to create equitable, healthy and sustainable communities. They will possess a unique combination of curiosity, technological savvy, excellent interpersonal skills, creating systems and the ability to organize information for clients and community constituents and run multiple projects. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to social and racial justice and building thriving, inclusive communities.
This position is funded for one year with full benefits. Continued employment is contingent upon program funding, and the successful candidate will be supported in growing their portfolio within the organization.
Location: Remote with preference for Washington DC. Travel is required.
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Support planning and implementation of building decarbonization programs and policies, with a focus on frontline community leadership and economic inclusion
Tailor and deliver training using ECC and partner frameworks
Develop and adapt written resources and presentations
Support outreach, facilitation and evaluation to align priorities among community-based organizations, staff of relevant government jurisdictions, and other partners
Assess and recommend policy mechanisms & language to enhance community co-governance and economic inclusion through building decarbonization policies or supporting programs
Collect, analyze, and present data and guidance to answer questions about local and regional contexts
Be a "thought partner" for multiple stakeholder types and ECC colleagues
Project administration and management
Complete requests from partner organizations and TA recipients and ensure scopes, budgets, and schedules are on track and progress towards project management
Monitor and coordinate with colleagues to fulfill requests for ECC involvement in project planning and TA delivery
Regular knowledge-sharing with ECC colleagues and application of resources/best practices across ECC programs
The Project Manager will report to the Director of Civic Infrastructure, with the Senior Program Manager serving as the Task Lead
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate must have excellent skills in facilitation, research, writing, visual presentation, and critical thinking.
Minimum of 3 years of project management or related experience
Bachelor’s degree required; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Background in social research is a plus, including experience with policy analysis and reviewing technical reports
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to multitask, be organized, and flexible
Commitment to the goal of advancing equity and economic inclusion in climate action
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on Indeed, send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Mandy Lee at mlee@emeraldcities.org. Subject line should read “PROJECT MANAGER - R2E2" – [Your Name].
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other people from communities traditionally underrepresented in the environmental and energy efficiency sectors, are encouraged to apply.
Emerald Cities Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
This is a remote position.