Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Outreach Consultant Lead

Resource Innovations, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency and Outreach Consultant Lead to join our Minneapolis, MN team. You will enroll distributors, customers, and contractors into eligible utility programs and support energy efficiency planning, delivery, and outreach.

You will advise on how to improve efficiency and sustainability, collaborate with the Colorado team, engage diverse stakeholders, and help deliver impactful programs while adapting to client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy efficiency/sustainability required.
• Experience with outreach and stakeholder engagement required.
• Experience in the cannabis industry preferred.
• 4 year degree in environmental science, sustainability, or energy; Master’s preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to potential program distributors, customers, and contractors to enroll in utility programs.
• Walk enrollees through the enrollment process from initial contact to engagement end.
• Develop rapport and network with stakeholders, businesses, and industry contacts.
• Identify and assist with energy efficiency projects including feasibility, rebates, and follow-up support.
• Ensure program goals are met and assist with feedback collection for continuous improvement.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Outreach & stakeholder engagement

Sales experience

Cannabis industry knowledge

Education

4 year degree in environmental science / sustainability / energy

Master’s in environmental management preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency and Outreach Consultant Lead to join our growing team in the Minneapolis, MN area and report to our Louisville, CO team. As an Energy Efficiency and Outreach Consultant with Resource Innovations, you will be responsible for enrolling distributors, customers, and contractors into eligible Utility programs within Resource Innovations’ Delivery business unit, and will work on energy efficiency/sustainability program planning, delivery, and outreach. The focus of this role will be advising distributors, contractors and customers on how to make their business more efficient and environmentally friendly via energy efficiency and sustainability programs. Distributors and contractors come to us because we are the experts and we need to demonstrate that expertise in our outreach and deliverables. You will work directly with the Director of Outreach from our Colorado team who leads sustainability initiatives both internally and externally. Specific responsibilities will include assisting distributors and contractors in performing energy efficiency assessments for utilities, conducting outreach to potential enrollees, managing/engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders, and other related tasks. Candidates who have experience in conducting outreach and stakeholder engagement, managing contractor networks, and/or sustainability are encouraged to apply. The following is a representative description of the positions role and responsibilities. Reflecting the flexible nature of our work, Resource Innovations will adjust this description as necessary to meet operating and strategic needs of its business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Outreach to potential program distributors, customers, and contractors to be enrolled in utility programs.
• Walk enrollees through the program enrollment process, from initial contact to the end of engagement.
• Develop rapport and network with relevant stakeholders, businesses, and other industry contacts.
• Identify and assist with the implementation of energy efficiency projects including project feasibility, rebate procurement, and follow up support.
• Ensure program goals are met.
• Support and assist with collecting and summarizing enrollee feedback, in order to identify and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Support senior staff with the development of presentations/reports and act as a flexible "jack of all trades" to meet client/program needs.
• Work with the CO team on sustainability initiatives, environmental work, and decarbonization programs.
• Assist with the administrative tasks and deliverables within our programs to meet goals.
• As an outreach consultant lead, this role is very flexible in terms of what needs to be done day to day and you will need to be ready to take on any client side work that comes up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be located in the greater Minneapolis, MN area or willing to relocate within 30 days of acceptance.
• Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in the US.
• Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
• Experience in energy efficiency/sustainability required.
• Experience with outreach/sales and stakeholder engagement required.
• Experience in the cannabis industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Demand Side Management programs.
• Be a self learner and independent worker, with moderate oversight.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Salesforce experience is recommended but not required).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills are mandatory.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• 4 year equivalent degree in environmental science, sustainability, or energy.
• Masters in environmental management preferred but not required.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change. Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is:$65,300.00-$95,000.00. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Employment Conditions

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required. The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

Thank you for your interest in Resource Innovations. We are a women-led energy transformation company dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. By partnering with utilities, governments, and communities, we design and deliver innovative programs and solutions that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and create meaningful impact. We invite you to explore opportunities to join a passionate and mission-driven team of problem-solvers, innovators, and change-makers working together to power a more sustainable world. Create your profile, stay connected with new opportunities, and learn more about how you can grow your career while helping drive the future of energy.