Program Director, Renewables and Other Power, Global Energy Monitor - Remote

 

Job Description

Position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Program Director for our Renewables and Other Power Program. The Program Director provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight for the department, and reports directly to Global Energy Monitor’s Associate Director. The Renewables and Other Power team’s research program focuses on producing global facility-level datasets that reflect the current and future utility-scale solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, bioenergy, and nuclear landscapes.

Location

GEM does not have a central office; instead, GEM works with employees to create suitable home offices catered to the needs of their role. Remote staff do not have to be based in the United States; however, preference will be given to those living in the United States. GEM can hire employees worldwide in countries where our PEO (Deel) operates, except in countries classified as Level 3 or 4 on the U.S. Department of State’s website.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leadership. The Program Director collaborates with GEM leadership to develop GEM’s strategy for their department, including making plans for existing programs and seeking out opportunities for extending GEM’s programs. As an organizational leader, the Program Director will encourage and support members of their team in their day-to-day jobs and career development and will seek ways to improve GEM as an attractive work environment. The Program Director will set an inclusive and positive tone, and will promote a respectful and professional work culture, paying particular attention to issues of race, culture, and gender. As an executive leader, the Program Director will set an example of decorum and integrity, displaying the qualities of openness, flexibility, diligence, dedication, efficiency, kindness, fairness, and community mindedness.
• Staff Support and Management. The Program Director provides support and managerial oversight for members of their team, including coordinating training; meeting regularly to make sure their needs are being met; managing the development of project update schedules; managing communication systems within the team; managing the development of reports and briefings; coordinating data collection, analysis, and wiki editing; and communicating with the Executive Director, Associate Director and other program directors. The Program Director also holds regular meetings with their team.
• Publications. The Program Director will coordinate the planning and scheduling of reports and briefings. Together with other key staff and the respective Project Managers, the Program Director will designate a team to manage the scoping, data collection, technical oversight and quality assurance, graphics, writing, editing, copyediting, translation, production, and promotion of each analysis.
• Partnerships, outreach, and media. The Program Director will develop relationships with partner organizations and represent GEM in the media and in public forums; stay abreast of industry, NGO, media, and related governmental data and reports to assess current and emerging trends.
• Administration. The Program Director collaborates with appropriate staff and/or departments to maintain and develop the program’s websites and social media accounts. In coordination with the Executive Director, the Associate Director, the Human Resources Manager, and the Operations and Finance Director, the Program Director executes miscellaneous administrative responsibilities as needed including maintaining and preparing employee records and organizational expense ledgers, preparing financial statements and budgets, preparing foundation reports, etc.
• Technology and Data. The Program Director works in collaboration and consultation with the Data Director on the Program’s technology and data strategy, expertise, and resources.
• Hiring. The Program Director collaborates with leadership and the Human Resources team, to develop job descriptions, and hire for open roles on their team.
• Budgeting and Fundraising. The Program Director works with the leadership team and the Grants Manager in preparing project budgets and preparing foundation grant applications and narrative reports.
• Communications and Accountability Systems. The Program Director plays the lead role in developing and managing systems and meetings that support and enhance the exchange of information among their department staff.

Required Qualifications

Applicants who tailor their resume and cover letter to these requirements will be prioritized.

The following experience and skills are required for this position:

• 5+ years of experience in energy and environmental research.
• 2+ years of coordinating/managing/leading people, projects, or teams.
• Demonstrated analytical experience in the energy sphere, including experience summarizing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data and managing large data sets.
• Familiarity with international environmental campaigns.
• Knowledge of the environmental and social impacts of energy and materials production and the global political economy of energy/materials generation and procurement.
• Track record of working to advance social and environmental justice.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience networking and building working relationships with external stakeholders and experts, including working with media.
• Understanding of industry and energy transition issues, and/or relevant technical background.
• Attention to detail, scrupulous adherence to documented fact, and resourcefulness in using online search tools.
• Analytical skills, including experience in summarizing, and presenting data.
• Professional writing skills.
• ​​Possession of fundamental computer programming and spatial mapping skills.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The annual salary is $111,659.40 for locations in the United States (option to move to 40 hours per week at $124,066 in January 2025).  Locations outside of the US: GEM aims to offer comparable salaries, benefits, and leave to employees living outside of the US in line with our fully transparent compensation framework. More information can be requested by contacting GEM’s People & Culture team.

Application Requirements

Applications will be reviewed in the order they were received. Applicants must provide a resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample. Please discuss your leadership approach in your cover letter.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact People & Culture at hr@globalenergymonitor.org.

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GREEN BUILDING ANALYST, Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. - Bronx, NY

GREEN BUILDING ANALYST

Job posted by: Association for Energy Affordability, Inc.

Mission Statement: The Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. (AEA) is a not-for-profit education, training and energy services organization with the mission to promote energy affordability through energy efficiency. AEA collaborates with various organizations and networks, including Weatherization Assistance Providers, utilities, and government agencies, to improve energy efficiency for New Yorkers residing in low-and moderate-income multifamily buildings and small homes.

Position Summary: AEA seeks to add a Green Building Analyst to its growing Green New Construction team,which provides energy-efficiency design and construction solutions to affordable housing developers in New York State. The Green Building Analyst assists in providing building owners and developers with expertise that promotes high energy performance with a vision toward green or sustainable building design. (Formoreinformation,visithttp:aea.us.org/green-building-design.html.) 

Responsibilities: Under supervision, the Green Building Analyst is responsible for energy analysis and modeling of residential new and gut rehab construction projects.The Green Building Analyst collaborates with a variety of internal and external parties with a vision toward developing and implementing energy efficient and sustainabler esidential new construction projects. She or he evaluates new multifamily building designs and makes design recommendations to reduce energy consumption, minimize negative environmental impact, and promote healthyliving.

Responsibilitiesincludethefollowing,andaresubjecttochangeasneeded:

• Develop multifamily building energyreductionplans byanalyzing buildingdesignsinorder to maximizeenergyefficiency.

• Create energy-efficiency models in conformance with programguidelines utilizing building simulation software. Review construction documents and make recommendations for energy efficiency improvements.

• Engagein acollaborativeprocess with already established and/or new construction development teams comprised of building developers, architects, engineers, and/or general contractors in order to communicate and promote the benefits of high-performance, energy-efficient design.

• Makerecommendations to reduce energy consumption by evaluating potential technologies for building applications.

• Collaborate with development teams in preparing and submitting required reports to regulatoryagencies such as NYSERDA, NYSHCR and certifying bodies such as Enterprise, USGBC and PassiveHouse Institute

• Includes visits to construction sites with other members of AEA's Green Building steam and/or outside agents to engage in project oversight,testing and verification, including technical assessments.

• Work with project development teams to ensure compliance with targeted sustainability programs, such as NYSERDA, Enterprise Green Communities, LEED, Passive House, etc.

Qualifications/Skills:

• B.A. or B.S.with a major in Engineering, Architecture, Energy Management, EnvironmentalSciences, Urban Planning, or a related field.

• Strong computer software and analytical and computational skills required.

• Good communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to audiences of varying backgrounds.

• Demonstrated interestin and commitment to the principles of energy conservation and high performance, sustainable building design.

• Should have some technical knowledge regarding energy efficiency standards, green building standards and building science.

• Good organizational skills with the ability to maintain attention to detail and exercise good independent judgment.

• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple projects and priorities within a team oriented office environment.

• Prior knowledge of modeling software (DOE-2, eQUEST, TREAT) preferred, but not required.

• Familiarity with ASHRAE or Passive House Standards, LEED, Enterprise Green Communities,andPassive House construction techniques ap lus.

• LEED Professional Accreditation or certification as a CEM, or Passive House Consultant orTradesperson a plus.

Physical Requirements:

An essential portion of the responsibilities and time of the Green Building Analyst position will be performing field-based responsibilities including construction oversight, testing and verification, building inspections and similar work. The occupant of this position must be able to bend, lift and carry up to 40lbs. in orderto transport, setup and operate building testing and verification equipment; ascend and descend stairs and ladders in order to travel from floor to floor; stand, walk and move about for extended periods of time; handle exposures to hot and cold temperatures, both outsideand inside; traverse rough surfaces, both inside and outside building properties; tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, mold, and other inhalants in order to conduct building inspections.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race,color,creed,religion,age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status,veteran status, or predisposing genetic characteristics. AEA does not discriminate on the basis of physical ormental disability where the essential functions ofthe job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,please notify the agency.

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume, Attn: Mary Patterson, Director, Human Resources email: mpatterson@aea.us.org.

How to apply

To Apply: Please submit your resume, Attn: Mary Patterson, Diretor, Human Resources email: mpatterson@aea.us.org