EJ Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: EJ Program Coordinator

Location: White Plains, NY

Duration: 12 months

Our client has a need for an EJ Program Coordinator. If you have the background we are looking for, and you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

Description:

This role is responsible for coordinating the department of Environmental Justice’s (EJ) program activities and will be part of an existing team of EJ coordinators who are responsible for raising awareness of the company’s programs and initiatives. Candidate must be willing to travel throughout NY State and work outside normal business hours for events.

• Develop and implement energy efficiency and educational programs within Environmental Justice communities, schools, state and city organizations consistent with the company’s mission, and goals.

• Track, monitor and influence government actions that impact the company’s business plan and policies via direct involvement at the local level.

• Research and report to Manager on issues pertaining to Environmental Justice communities.

• Actively research opportunities for the company representation in targeted local, regional &/or professional organizations to enhance the company’s profile.

• Research and report on the field of energy and the environment including but not limited to energy efficiency, energy services, transmission, electric vehicles, climate change, renewable generation & the clean energy marketplace.

• Recognize opportunities to leverage the company’s community resources to further company goals.

• Prepare written reports & presentations for management.

• Lead and support educational programs with students from grades K-12.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in English, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 2 years of business experience.

• Highly effective verbal, written & presentation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in diverse communities, understanding ethnic, social and economic issues.

• High degree of motivation, with the ability to handle competing priorities, while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to undertake significant travel, weekend and evening work to coincide with community events and workshops.

• Experience in community outreach, curriculum development or account management preferred.

• Awareness of issues related to energy environment and economic development and the Utility industry.

• Experience with GIS and mapping software systems.

• Travel expectation of 30% for in-person programming and event execution.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Business development: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• White Plains, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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