Partner Services Program Manager

Events, workshops, and training are critical components of NEEA’s Partner Services goal to support utilities and other energy efficiency organizations. In addition to successful delivery of Efficiency Connections Northwest, an annual conference to promote collaboration and information sharing among utility energy efficiency staff and other energy efficiency professionals, Partner Services is tasked with developing and hosting workshops, trainings, and other events on topics of interest that allow for information exchange and promote learning that contributes to the achievement of regional energy efficiency goals. The primary objective of the position is to develop a plan to implement events in accordance with Partner Services’ strategic plan for program offerings (i.e., events, workshops, training) and effectively manage and continuously improve the delivery of those offerings. The Partner Services Program manager also is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders in the region with whom NEEA may partner to execute events. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Design, implement, evaluate and evolve a robust suite of Partner Services offerings (e.g., events, workshops, and training) that achieve Partner Services objectives. • Conduct regular needs assessments to determine what types of programs will provide best value to NEEA’s utility stakeholders. • Manage logistical planning and execution of Efficiency Connections NW, an annual regional conference for energy efficiency professionals in the region. Oversee support contractors working on the conference. • Work with the Stakeholder Relationship Manager to develop workshops, training programs, and other activities for small, rural utility staff. • Develop and manage relationships with key external organizations such as WEI, NWPPA, BPA, and others to leverage NEEA resources and develop and deliver workshops, education and training sessions for utility staff. • Identify new organizations as appropriate to partner with on education and training; develop and execute work plans with key market partner organizations. • Collaborate with other NEEA staff and coordinate Partner Services events with other NEEA programs, where appropriate. • Manage the day-to-day execution of events and training, including problem identification, issue resolution, and timely escalation of issues, as appropriate, to senior management. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • Required: BA or BS degree. • Desirable: Master degree a plus. • Desirable: Work experience in an energy, utility, or regulatory environment. Knowledge and/or experience with energy efficiency. Sustainability planning and business experience also desirable. Candidates must be able to answer several questions for their application to be considered. Please note that the application system will time out after 1 hour. Most of the questions require very short responses. However there are two questions that may require some preparation. NEEA would like to advise that you prepare for these questions prior to completing your application, or submit your answers as an attachment, including the question you are answering, in your text. 1. Please provide a brief example that illustrates your project management experience. 2. Please provide a brief example of an event that you developed and delivered. To complete an application and obtain a more detailed description of this position, please go to http://neeajobs.iapplicants.com NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer