Regional IAQ & Energy Programs Manager – K-12 (Remote)

Remote And More; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) seeks a Regional Program Manager for the School Indoor Air Quality Program (Southwest) to advance IAQ and energy efficiency in K-12 districts across AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV, OK, TX. You will train staff, provide technical guidance, and coordinate region-wide initiatives.

Remote-based with regional travel; collaborate with program leadership and staff to scale best practices, equity-focused outreach, and DOE/EPA-aligned outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with and in-depth knowledge of day-to-day operational needs of public K-12 schools or school districts and knowledge of the sustainable built environment and green building practices.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience required; IAQ and energy efficiency, environmental health and safety, facility management or related fields.
• Existing K-12 public school district connections within the region.
• Experience building strong, collaborative relationships with professional stakeholders.
• Experience working with low-income, disadvantaged, Tribal, and/or small to medium-sized communities.
• Strong training development, delivery, coaching skills.
• Ability to create or adapt in-person and virtual professional development materials and communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis; software skills including Microsoft Office products.
• LEED credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make regional connections with district staff focused on IAQ and energy efficiency in the Southwest U.S. regions.
• Develop and implement recruitment plans for district participants in partnership with program leadership.
• Provide regionally relevant training, technical assistance, and educational materials for K-12 districts.
• Travel within the region for meetings and trainings; deliver in-person sessions to reach district staff.
• Lead the School Air Quality Fellowship cohort and support mentorship from industry experts.
• Administer logistics for the fellowship, travel reimbursements, and professional development.
• Manage mini-grants to help districts implement EE IAQ plans.
• Supervise interns and EDF Climate Corps fellows annually to support regional programs.
• Submit quarterly progress data for EPA reporting; analyze feedback surveys.
• Collaborate with center staff to tailor content and resources for regional needs.
• Support logistics for conferences and regional events.

Skills

IAQ knowledge

Training delivery

Coaching

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Education

LEED Green Associate

LEED AP Credential preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) seeks a Regional Program Manager for the School Indoor Air Quality Program (Southwest) to advance IAQ and energy efficiency in K-12 districts across AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV, OK, TX. You will train staff, provide technical guidance, and coordinate region-wide initiatives.

Remote-based with regional travel; collaborate with program leadership and staff to scale best practices, equity-focused outreach, and DOE/EPA-aligned outcomes.