Environmental Social Justice Project Manager II

As our portfolio of equity-focused work grows, Energy Solutions is seeking a full-time employee to join our Business Strategy Team in the role of Project Manager II, Environmental Social Justice (ESJ). Your contributions will help us center equity in program design and implementation and ensure all customers receive a fair share of program benefits. In this role, you will support the design, development, and implementation of ESJ components in energy efficiency (EE) programs, such as midstream incentive and building electrification programs. This may include providing operational support, helping manage project budgets and schedules, interacting with project participants, clients, and other stakeholders, performing research and analysis, and completing written deliverables and work products. You will also contribute to business development opportunities, specifically for EE program opportunities, and support the definition and measurement of ESJ program impacts. You will collaborate with the ESJ Team Manager to contribute to and oversee strategic ESJ initiatives within the company, such as integrating equity into product development and developing ESJ educational and reference materials for internal stakeholders. You may also contribute to operations, process development, team and project management, and other initiatives that support ESJ Team functions.  

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to equity in clean energy, experience with program design, partnership building, and/or business development efforts that advance environmental social justice, good communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Very strong candidates will also have relationships with and experience engaging community-based organizations and equity-focused partner organizations. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Contribute to the design and implementation of energy efficiency programs with a partial or full equity focus.  
• Manage or provide support to project leads in managing scope, schedule, and budget of EE projects. 
• Provide operational support and stakeholder coordination for EE projects. 
• Develop and implement equity-centric strategies for energy efficiency programs. 
• Integrate equity best practices into existing programs and into Energy Solutions’ new product development process. 
• Manage, contribute to, and oversee specific ESJ Team initiatives or projects. 
• Track, advance, and inform Energy Solutions’ strategic goals to promote equity throughout our work. 
• Work with the Business Development Team to tailor and communicate our solutions to potential clients in RFP responses and client pitches. 

Potential responsibilities:  

• Coordinate with external partners who specialize in reaching underserved communities and build new partnerships with organizations with complementary skills and expertise. 
• Provide equity-focused guidance on data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts dedicated to measuring and increasing benefits for underserved communities. 
• Collaborate on the design, development, and execution of trainings and presentations to internal stakeholders about energy equity and our ESJ-focused offerings. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or additional formal education 
• 5+ years of experience in the energy or environmental industry 
• Commitment to advancing energy equity and justice 
• Experience in the clean energy and/or energy efficiency industry 
• Strong writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce excellent written communications for internal and external audiences 
• Ability to digest, understand, and interpret technology- and product-specific subject matter  
• Ability to interpret and utilize quantitative and qualitative data 
• Strong management and organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity and/or experience with energy efficiency incentive programs and building electrification 
• Experience in an energy or environmental industry with a focus on equity/environmental social justice 
• Experience implementing equity-focused programs/projects and a demonstrated history of achieving results  
• Proven relationship- and coalition-building experience in ESJ communities 
• Proficiency in Salesforce and/or SharePoint 
• Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and reporting processes 
• Business development and client management skills  

Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of  $79k - $92k/Annually