Energy Program Partnerships Specialist

Resource Innovations; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of paid vacation annually

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Resource Innovations seeks a Partner Relations Associate in the New England area to connect utility clients, distributors, and program partners, driving participation and collaboration across teams.

You will manage outreach, coordinate events and trainings, support partner communications, and help advance projects from submission to payment while delivering exceptional customer service and sustained program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–4+ years of experience in energy efficiency programs, account management, customer success, outreach, sales support, project coordination, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated to drive results, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfort balancing people-facing work with administrative and coordination responsibilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with common software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (heavy on Excel), Salesforce, online application systems.
• Interest in sustainability, clean energy, and making a meaningful environmental impact.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for distributors, contractors, utility partners, and internal teams, building strong, trust-based relationships that support program participation and success.
• Advance projects through proactive communication, coordination, and follow-up, helping distributors navigate the process with ease from submission to payment.
• Support program partners in delivering presentations, trainings, and hosting in-person events, to promote program offerings and increase participation.
• Develop and distribute marketing content and communications related to program structure and updates.
• Assist with application support, project tracking, documentation, and issue resolution to keep projects on schedule.
• Monitor project and program activity, maintain project tracking and databases, and support reporting on participation, performance, and key milestones.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program management, marketing, outreach, rebate processing, and software teams to support program goals and continuous improvement.
• Adapt to changing program needs, market conditions, and client priorities while maintaining a high level of customer service and partner satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Salesforce

Job description

Resource Innovations seeks a Partner Relations Associate in the New England area to connect utility clients, distributors, and program partners, driving participation and collaboration across teams.

You will manage outreach, coordinate events and trainings, support partner communications, and help advance projects from submission to payment while delivering exceptional customer service and sustained program impact.