Electric Vehicle Program Associate

Overview 

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower consumers and communities to speed a just transition to a zero-carbon world. We work in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and are searching for someone who is committed to climate action and excited to work full-time on electric vehicles and our Drive Green program.  

The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island andcontributes significant local air pollution that harms human health. Both our states have binding commitments to reduce GHG emissions significantly under 1990 levels by 2030: 50% in Massachusetts and 45% in Rhode Island. Doing so will require investing in walking, biking, public transit, and other shared mobility and simultaneously rapidly increasing the pace of electrification for the vehicles that remain on our roads. The organization addresses the former through our advocacy work; the Drive Green program and this position will focus on the latter.  

Drive Green educates consumers in both states about electric vehicles (EVs) through a combination of our website, shopping tool, social media, and many different types of events, from webinars to in-person ride & drives, often in partnership with community-based organizations. We also connect consumers with a network of dealerships across Massachusetts and Rhode Island to facilitate the purchase or lease of an EV. Our goal is to help everyone who needs a car make their next vehicle electric. 

The successful candidate will possess significant knowledge about electric cars, be excited to work on them full-time, work as part of a dedicated and experienced team, enjoy community outreach and education (including events!), and will occasionally collaborate with colleagues in other programs, such as renewable energy and advocacy. 

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Staying up to date on EV market developments, including keeping close track of new and current vehicle models’ availability, pricing, and important technical specifications; 
• Explaining to consumers, in person and in writing, both the technical and non-technical details of driving electric: 
• Technical: Different types of charging and charging stations, how to install them at home, how to plan road trips, how to assess different utility rate offerings, etc. 
• Other: Climate and public health benefits, fun to drive, different features, etc. 
• Completing program operations tasks, including; 
• Maintaining up-to-date information about different EV models on our shopping tool; 
• Updating dealer pricing on our shopping tool; 
• Responding to consumer inquiries by email, phone, and an online chat function; 
• Recruiting car dealerships to join Drive Green, via phone, email, and in-person visits; 
• Performing community outreach and education, including; 
• Creating content for our website, presentations, blog, and email and social media campaigns; 
• Engaging with our partner organizations; 
• Presenting to racially and culturally diverse audiences in-person and on webinars, both high level Electric Vehicle 101 presentations and more technical presentations on charging, batteries, new vehicles coming to market, etc.; 
• Collaborating with the larger Drive Green and marketing teams, including helping to plan and implement in-person EV showcases and ride & drive events; 
• Completing research and other projects as needed. 

Qualifications 

Qualified candidates should have a degree in environmental or energy studies, environmental justice, business, engineering, or a related field and at least two (2) years of work experience, preferably in the energy/environmental industry. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate:  

• A strong interest in working full-time on electric vehicles (EVs); 
• Previous experience and/or knowledge about EVs, including familiarity with the technical aspects of driving electric OR the ability and interest in learning those technical pieces and conveying them to consumers; 
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including strong editorial abilities; 
• Skill in presentation composition and engaging diverse audiences; 
• Ability to attend events in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including occasional evenings and weekends, as needed (mileage reimbursed); 
• Close attention to detail and the ability to work independently, with initial guidance; 
• Strong organizational and time management skills/ability to tackle and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously;  
• Flexible and adaptable demeanor; 
• Willingness to work on administrative tasks as needed to support a small team;  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Suite (Gmail, Groups, Drive, etc.); 
• The ability to work well in a team: openness, honesty, kindness, and a sense of humor are appreciated!; 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursed); 
• Ability to work from our Providence or Boston office as necessary; 
• Roots in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island, meaning past or present residence in either state and familiarity with the geography, politics, and communities; 
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster shot. 

Preferred qualifications include:  

• Experience organizing events; 
• Experience maintaining partner relationships 
• The ability to fluently speak a language that’s predominantly spoken in underrepresented immigrant communities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, particularly Spanish. 

Work for this position can be done hybrid or in-person. You may be expected to come to one of our two offices (one in Boston and one in Providence) as needed (likely one or two days a week, but subject to change) to work in-person, as long as conditions allow us to do so safely.  There will also be some travel required (mileage reimbursed) – visiting car dealerships, attending events, etc. 

Salary 

USD $49,000 - USD $53,000/ year 

Salary (actually hourly wage) will be commensurate with qualifications 

Benefits 

Strong package that goes beyond legal requirements in several areas. Health, dental, 403-B, short-term disability, long-term disability, etc. Employees start by accruing 4 weeks paid vacation per year and accrue 12 days of sick time per year. 

How to Apply 

Please click here to apply. From there, click on "Apply to this Job" and submit your resume and cover letter explaining how your skills will support Green EnergyConsumers Alliance.

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and seeks to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital or civil union status, military service, citizenship, or any other characteristics and traits protected under applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Strong package that goes beyond legal requirements in several areas. Health, dental, 403-B, short-term disability, long-term disability, etc. Employees start by accruing 4 weeks paid vacation per year and accrue 12 days of sick time per year. 

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Once you click on the link above, click on "Apply to this Job" and submit your resume and cover letter explaining how your skills will support Green EnergyConsumers Alliance.

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and seeks to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital or civil union status, military service, citizenship, or any other characteristics and traits protected under applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.