Manager, Market Solutions & Education

¬Organization Overview

Mission: The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a collaborative network, promoting energy efficiency to optimize energy generation and reduce consumption, create jobs and decrease carbon emissions in all Midwest communities. 

Vision: MEEA seeks an achievable pathway for all people and communities in the Midwest to receive the economic, environmental and societal benefits of energy efficiency and the larger clean energy economy.

At MEEA, we leverage our expertise to be the Midwest’s leading resource for our members, allies, policymakers and the broader sector to promote energy efficiency as the essential pathway to achieve a clean, affordable, equitable and sustainable future. We see energy efficiency as the least-cost foundation of the clean energy economy, creating immediate energy savings, providing career pathways, reducing emissions, improving new and existing buildings and boosting Midwest business and industries. MEEA develops connections and engagement opportunities for a diverse group of organizations to collaboratively create practical solutions. MEEA serves as a technical resource, promotes program and policy best practices and highlights emerging technologies, all to maximize energy savings, reduce costs, improve resiliency and lower energy burden.

Position Summary

MEEA seeks to find a passionate, team-oriented individual with a background in energy efficiency and project management. The Manager is a member of MEEA’s Market Solutions & Education team and will manage internal staff and report to the Director of Market Solutions & Education. The Manager’s work will be to champion and advance energy efficiency programs and initiatives, ensure MEEA’s programmatic work meets and exceeds deliverables and serve as a technical resource for MEEA staff. In particular, the Manager will support training and education programs, two low-income residential retrofit programs and assist in business development initiatives to secure additional funding opportunities. 

Responsibilities

• Manage 3 current staff members and support them in workload management, strategy development and implementation of projects

• Manage the multi-state Building Operator Certification (BOC) program and two Federal Home Loan Bank affordable housing projects, including budgeting, reporting, managing subcontractors and ensuring deliverables are met

• Support MEEA’s communications strategy for projects, including developing newsletters and email campaigns, updating websites, hosting webinars and writing blogposts 

• Strengthen existing partnerships and actively work to build new relationships with program supporters, partners and funders

• Effectively manage annual program budget and provide detailed financial reports to program funders, federal and state grantors, Market Solutions & Education Director, Executive Director and Board of Directors

• Track programmatic trends across the region to serve as a resource for MEEA membership and other MEEA staff

• Represent MEEA externally to media, stakeholders, funders and the efficiency community as a recognized industry expert at conferences and events

• Assist Market Solutions & Education Director with business development, including identifying new program opportunities and developing grant proposals to respond to solicitations

• Serve as a positive and proactive team member; take initiative to accomplish competing priorities while meeting deadlines and objectives

• Work collaboratively with other MEEA departments and all MEEA team members to advance energy efficiency throughout the region, grow membership, and serve as a resource and expert 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be expected to have the following qualifications: 

• B.A. or B.S. in environmental science, public policy, political science, or a related field

• Advanced degree in relevant field, preferred

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in evaluation, administration, or implementation of energy efficiency programs or experience in incubating new technologies/ideas

• Strong facilitation and coalition building skills amongst diverse stakeholders

• Strong oral and written presentation skills

• Ability to take initiative as well as work in a team environment

• History of strong project management experience with proven success with meeting deadlines and the ability of adapt to shifting priorities

• Passion for energy efficiency

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Compensation 

The Manager position starts within an annual salary range of $70,000-$80,000. Compensation for the selected candidate will be commensurate with experience. MEEA offers a competitive employment benefits package that includes:

• 10 days of annual leave in the first year, 8 days of sick/personal leave, 9 holidays and 3 floating holidays

• Health insurance, including vision and dental insurance, and an employer sponsored healthcare reimbursement account

• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching

Location

Civic Opera Building

20 N Wacker Dr., Suite 1301

Chicago, IL 60606

This position is hybrid, with staff expected to reside in the Chicago area. Currently, MEEA staff are in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays and work remotely the other three days. 

To Apply

Visit www.mwalliance.org and navigate to our careers page. Submit your cover letter and resume through the online portal by 6/13/24. Candidates who do not submit both items will not be considered. Candidates identified for interviews will be asked to provide three references. No phone calls please. 

In compliance with current contracts MEEA holds, this position requires a pre-employment background check, including a drug test. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the screening. 

MEEA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin and disability.

Visit www.mwalliance.org and navigate to our careers page. Submit your cover letter and resume through the online portal by 6/13/24. Candidates who do not submit both items will not be considered. Candidates identified for interviews will be asked to provide three references. No phone calls please.