Building Decarbonization & Equity Advisor

Massachusetts Clean Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Professional development

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The City of Boston seeks a Building Decarbonization Technical Advisor to help owners decarbonize properties, deliver benefits to tenants, and support BERDO compliance.

You will develop the Retrofit Resource Hub content, create an operations plan, and coordinate with other cities and experts to bring best practices to Boston.

The ideal candidate has experience in equitable program design and financing retrofits, plus strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time experience in environmental science or policy, urban planning, engineering, affordable housing, real estate, construction management, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for two years of experience; master's may substitute for an additional year.
• Experience with sustainable building design, engineering, financing, or construction, including retrofits and financial planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cultural competency; additional language preferred.
• Attention to detail; able to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work with diverse communities.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
• Commitment to advancing social justice and equity in Boston; climate change understanding and equity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert on building decarbonization and support retrofit initiatives across the City of Boston.
• Develop and update the Retrofit Resource Hub content.
• Conduct outreach to building owners about BERDO emissions standards.
• Provide one‑on‑one technical assistance to building owners on decarbonization strategies.
• Connect owners to funding and financing opportunities for retrofits.
• Maintain the Retrofit Resource Hub and monitor the Hub email inbox.
• Coordinate with peer cities to bring best practices to Boston.
• Create and host webinars and events highlighting resources and opportunities.
• Develop relationships with local and national organizations for technical assistance and funding.
• Identify additional funding and technical support needs for long‑term success.
• Stay current on state, federal, and utility energy efficiency programs.
• Supervise fellows and interns as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Building decarbonization

Technical advisory

Equitable program design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, policy, urban planning, engineering, or related field

Master's degree substituted for experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The City of Boston seeks a Building Decarbonization Technical Advisor to help owners decarbonize properties, deliver benefits to tenants, and support BERDO compliance.

You will develop the Retrofit Resource Hub content, create an operations plan, and coordinate with other cities and experts to bring best practices to Boston.

The ideal candidate has experience in equitable program design and financing retrofits, plus strong communication and project management skills.