Communities Programs Associate — Clean Energy, Hybrid

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k)

LTD

STD

Life insurance

Vision

Dental

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Professional development allowance

Communication stipend

Job summary

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development is hiring an entry-level Communities Program Associate for the Metro CERT Team in Minneapolis. The role focuses on equitable, inclusive action on clean energy, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification, with a strong emphasis on underrepresented communities.

The position combines administrative duties, program support, and community engagement, requiring strong planning, communication, and analytical skills in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, sustainability, energy, or environmental justice is strongly desired.
• Experience coordinating local governments, community organizations, or underserved communities in sustainability, clean energy or climate is a plus.
• Fluency in common Twin Cities languages other than English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide CERTs and Metro CERT initiatives with program leads and partners.
• Provide administrative support for statewide initiatives, events, meetings, and contracting.
• Support Community Energy Ambassadors program communications, events, outreach, and cohort development.

Skills

Meeting planning

Research and writing

People skills

Time management

Team player

Twin Cities languages (other than EN)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies / sustainability

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Spreadsheets

Zoom

Teams

InDesign

Illustrator

Canva

GIS

R

Job description

Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development is hiring an entry-level Communities Program Associate for the Metro CERT Team in Minneapolis. The role focuses on equitable, inclusive action on clean energy, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification, with a strong emphasis on underrepresented communities.

The position combines administrative duties, program support, and community engagement, requiring strong planning, communication, and analytical skills in a