Energy Outreach & Education Specialist

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Highland Park (MI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Highland Park, MI is seeking an Energy Education & Outreach Coordinator to plan, coordinate, teach, and deliver energy education services to LIHEAP-eligible households. The role develops workshops and promotes energy conservation and weatherization resources.

You will engage communities, conduct outreach at centers and schools, track client outcomes, and ensure program compliance while advocating for access to utility assistance and healthy,

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in Community Development, Human Services, Education, Environmental Studies, Energy Management, Communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Experience teaching, facilitating workshops, conducting community outreach, or providing public education.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to develop educational materials and deliver engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with low‑income households and community‑based programs preferred.
• Knowledge of energy‑efficiency, weatherization, utility assistance programs, or healthy homes principles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Develop, coordinate, and teach energy education workshops for individuals, families, and community groups.
• Create lesson plans, presentations, educational materials, and hands‑on learning activities.
• Teach clients energy conservation practices, utility cost reduction strategies, and methods to improve home energy efficiency.
• Demonstrate the proper use and installation of energy‑saving products and materials.
• Promote long‑term energy conservation behaviors through interactive instruction.
• Evaluate participant understanding and modify instructional methods to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
• Plan and coordinate community outreach events promoting energy efficiency and available assistance programs.
• Conduct educational workshops at community centers, schools, Head Start locations, neighborhood organizations, and agency facilities.
• Coordinate educational events and public awareness campaigns.
• Represent the agency at community engagement events, health fairs, and RAC meetings.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations to increase program participation.
• Assist with outreach activities utilizing agency resources, including mobile outreach initiatives when appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Excellent presentation, communication,

Public speaking skills

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Valid driver’s license

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Community Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Highland Park, MI is seeking an Energy Education & Outreach Coordinator to plan, coordinate, teach, and deliver energy education services to LIHEAP-eligible households. The role develops workshops and promotes energy conservation and weatherization resources.

You will engage communities, conduct outreach at centers and schools, track client outcomes, and ensure program compliance while advocating for access to utility assistance and healthy,