Senior Associate - Program Development

Organizational Overview

SEEA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of promoting and achieving energy efficiency through networking, program activities, and education. The results of increased energy efficiency will be a cleaner environment, a more prosperous economy, and a higher quality of life in the southeastern United States.

SEEA is based in Atlanta, GA, and is active in the 13-state region of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the Virgin Islands. SEEA has developed close partnerships with existing energy organizations and businesses in the Southeast, including investor-owned and public utilities, wholesalers, retailers, state governors and energy offices, state public utility commissions, environmental and energy nonprofit organizations, energy service companies, manufacturers, universities, consumer groups, low-income advocates, and residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural consumers.

In April of 2010, SEEA was awarded $20M by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop local energy efficiency programs to provide comprehensive services in community neighborhoods to promote and administer energy efficiency and renewable technologies. Through an RFP process, SEEA awarded the following cities DOE funds to participate in the program:

• Atlanta, GA
• New Orleans, LA
• Jacksonville, FL
• Charlottesville, VA
• Huntsville, AL
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• Chapel Hill/Carrboro, NC
• Charleston, SC
• Decatur, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Nashville, TN
• Hampton Roads Metro Planning District, VA

These cities form the Southeast Community BetterBuildings Consortium and have committed to collectively retrofit approximately fifteen thousand residential and commercial facilities over 36 months. Each city is independently designing and implementing their programs. However SEEA is committed to providing a range of technical support services to facilitate their efforts, including marketing and communication materials that are informed by the latest data on consumer attitudes and decision making on energy efficiency projects.

In addition, SEEA contracts with vendors and partners to assist the cities in the design, delivery and evaluation of the program. The DOE has also established a Technical Assistance Provider network which provides support to grantees in the areas of finance; program design and implementation; technical issues; and performance contracting.

Position Description:

The Senior Associate - Program Development (Senior Associate) works in close collaboration with the Director to oversee the creation and implementation of program relevant to the mission of the Team and SEEA. The position will work closely with municipal energy programs, State Energy Offices, and other strategic partners in the Southeast. The Senior Associate will assist the Director in the development of solutions to decrease barriers that hinder energy efficiency champions in the Southeast, and support growth of the energy efficiency workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Programs and Services Division, the Senior Associate will serve as staff for SEEA’s tasks under the BetterBuildings Program:

• Management of energy efficiency program design and implementation technical assistance.
• Develop models, services and/or programs to generate revenue that supports organizational goals and sustainability.
• Track and identify trends within the energy efficiency sector to provide opportunities for future development. Conduct other informational research as needed and assigned.
• Team management to identify barriers to energy efficiency champions.
• Identify synergies between various SEEA programs to best secure current and future funding opportunities and leverage existing funding.
• Manage proposal development and submission: articulated strategy, defining projects, crafting, editing and delivering letters of intent and highly competitive proposals, helping with budgets, writing, editing, reviewing, managing the proposal submissions, and overseeing related tracking and reporting.
• Analysis, research and solutions development to support energy efficient programs funded by and in partnership with SEEA, including current sub recipient programs under SEEA’s award from the US Department of Energy BetterBuildings Neighborhood Program and State Energy Program.

Requirements

The successful candidates for this position will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent analysis, research, and verbal and writing communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work successfully with limited direct supervision, and an orientation to meeting goals and deadlines;
• Demonstrated interpersonal, problem-solving and teamwork skills ,and the ability to collaborate with different levels of an organization, both internally and externally;
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and internet searching; and Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and peers.

Location: This position is based out of SEEA’s main office in Atlanta, Georgia. Up to 20% of time may be required for travel in the Southeastern region and beyond.

Education: A Masters degree is preferred; however a candidate with a Bachelors degree in a related field who has three or more years of experience and who can also demonstrate mastery of the required skills and knowledge sets will be considered.

Professional Experience:

• Working knowledge of energy efficiency technologies, practices, programs, and policies;
• Experience with buildings sector and/or energy efficiency programs and projects; and
• At least a year of relevant professional experience is required for this position.
• SEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive based upon experience. SEEA offers a generous benefits package and a stimulating work environment in Downtown Atlanta convenient to public transit (MARTA) rail and bus routes. Successful candidates will need to be based in SEEA’s Atlanta office. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply: All qualified candidates may apply by sending a cover letter and resume to jobs@seealliance.org with the subject line SEEA Senior Associate -Program Development. No phone calls please.