Climate Action Coordinator

Massachusetts Clean Energy

Georgia

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid leave time benefits

City Retirement

Job summary

A local government agency in Georgia seeks a Climate Action Coordinator to lead efforts in decarbonizing the residential sector and supporting city-wide climate initiatives. Responsibilities include developing the Climate Action Plan, coordinating outreach, and managing volunteer programs. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in energy policies, along with strong communication skills. The position offers various benefits, including health insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

Experience with Massachusetts energy agencies.
Two years of relevant work experience.
Ability to manage community outreach programs.

Responsibilities

Develop updates for the Newton Climate Action Plan.
Coordinate with departments to enhance climate policies.
Oversee community engagement events like Earth Day.

Skills

Knowledge of green building practices

Excellent communication skills

Technical expertise in energy technologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Primary purpose: The City of Newton has a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. While reaching this goal requires effort from all City departments, residents, and businesses, about 60% of the City’s greenhouse gas emissions come from residential buildings and personal vehicles. The role of the Climate Action Coordinator is to focus on decarbonization of the residential sector, while also coordinating other climate action work happening around the City.

The Climate Action Coordinator works as part of a team, and the work varies depending on the changing focus of the team at different times.

Supervision: Works under the general direction of the Co-Directors of Sustainability. May oversee and direct co-op or intern students, volunteers and/or grant-sponsored contractors.

Administrative work is performed in an office environment in City Hall and remotely if/as City policy provides. Some work is performed outdoors at which time the incumbent may be exposed to hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather.

The work environment may be moderately noisy.
The Climate Action Coordinator may need to be in close proximity to moving mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, fumes and/or airborne particles.
The incumbent is sometimes required to work outside of normal business hours, e.g., when attending evening meetings or weekend events.

Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

Climate Action Plan Development and Tracking:

Take the lead in the development of periodic updates to the Newton Climate Action Plan, including leading an outreach and feedback process.
Take the lead in the creation of metrics, tracking, and reporting progress of Climate Action Plan activities.
Coordinate with other City departments to develop climate policies and procedures consistent with the Plan.
Develop programs with Newton Public Schools, universities, non-governmental agencies, and community groups to support implementation of the Plan.

Outreach and Coordination:

Design, develop, and disseminate outreach information and activities to promote, educate, and support residents with undertaking green building retrofits and new green building construction.
Participate in and train volunteers to participate in community events to publicize climate information and actions.
Work with community partners and consultants to develop branded materials such as banners, yard signs, flyers, etc.
Grow community knowledge of and engagement in Newton climate actions by regularly updating the climate action newsletter, social media, and City webpages.
Host the Newton Earth Day Festival and other events in coordination with community organizations.

Technical Expertise:

Knowledgeable with respect to best green building practices, energy technologies, services and incentives available for integrating green building practices into new construction and building retrofits.
Ability to perform website maintenance.
Familiar with the use of remote meeting software such as Zoom, Teams or other similar technologies.

Communications and Administrative

Manage the Newton Energy Coach program by supervising volunteer energy coaches and providing coaching assistance as necessary.
Serve as an interface among Newton residences and businesses, contractors, developers, City departments, and other groups.
Maintain and develop new relationships with utilities, contractors, grassroots organizations, state-level organizations, developers, designers, and other buildings professionals to maximize the implementation of green building practices in new construction and retrofits in the residential sector.

Policy Development

Assist with the development and implementation of City climate policies, including but not limited to BERDO and electrification.
Assist with identifying, applying for, and implementing climate and energy grants, as they become available.
Administer the Green Communities requirements for the city including annual reporting and maintaining the Mass Energy Insight data platform.
Perform a variety of administrative and supervisory functions.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental studies, engineering, economics, public policy, or related fields; two years of recent paid work experience related to the duties of the position and the knowledge, abilities and skills required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Experience with Massachusetts agencies and programs involved in energy-related matters.
Experience with the development and implementation of climate action plans or other similar plans.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

Knowledge: General knowledge of policies and current issues relating to green building practices; general knowledge of building energy efficiency rating systems such as HERS, Passive House, and others; and general knowledge of construction practices, methods, and materials.

Ability: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in oral and written form with a wide variety of people of varying backgrounds and with differing knowledge bases.

Skill: Excellent oral and written communications skills. Excellent skill with common computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Benefits