Energy & Environment Program Coordinator

Vermont Law and Graduate School; Royalton (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b with 4% employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Vermont Law and Graduate School is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE). The role supports core IEE functions, maintains cross-department relationships, assists students, and facilitates communications with external partners.

Reports to the Director of the IEE and collaborates with students and faculty. The successful candidate will manage operations, organize events, assist with communications and fundraising, and help advance decarbonization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum 2-4 years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to take on projects with minimal supervision and track and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people (staff, faculty, students, and the public) in a variety of situations and as part of a collaborative team.
• An interest in environmental and energy issues, as well as a familiarity with an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Embrace, support and contribute to the mission of the IEE and VLGS.
• Coordinate and support all operations of the IEE.
• Support the planning and organizing of IEE events, including the Annual Alumni in Energy Symposium held at Climate Week NYC.
• Perform administrative tasks, including tracking the program budget, record keeping, and providing support to faculty and fellows in the program.
• Draft and facilitate IEE communications, including annual reports, press releases, newsletters, websites, and social media.
• Conduct energy law and policy research as assigned by the Director.
• Proofread and edit final reports and communications.
• Assist with fundraising, grant management, and reporting.
• Collaborate and represent the IEE with other departments and programs within VLGS, with current and prospective students, partner organizations, and visiting faculty and scholars.
• Support the work of the Campus Sustainability Committee including development of decarbonization initiatives.
• Track campus electricity consumption and generation data and heating fuels consumption data.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing and editing

Deadline tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience or equivalent combination

Job description

Vermont Law and Graduate School is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE). The role supports core IEE functions, maintains cross-department relationships, assists students, and facilitates communications with external partners.

Reports to the Director of the IEE and collaborates with students and faculty. The successful candidate will manage operations, organize events, assist with communications and fundraising, and help advance decarbonization