Description

About Our Organization 
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 fulfill our mission by combining consumer-facing programs with public policy advocacy at the state and local levels in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We have twenty employees in offices in Cambridge and Providence. We work in multiple clean energy sectors: renewable energy, heating, transportation, energy efficiency, grid modernization, and more. We have a variety of funding sources – grants, commissions, contracts, donations, but our dominant source of revenue is earned income through our green electricity program. 
 
Overview 
We are searching for a Clean Transportation Program Coordinator or Manager to serve as the Co-Director of the Ocean State Clean Cities & Communities Coalition and support Green Energy Consumers other clean transportation work, particularly its Drive Green program. This position will report to our Electric Vehicle Program Director, who will also serve as Co-Director of Ocean State CC&C. 

Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) partnership to advance alternative transportation nationwide. More than 75 DOE-designated CC&C coalitions work locally in urban, suburban, and rural communities to strengthen the nation’s environment, energy security, and economic prosperity. Green Energy Consumers serves as the host organization of the Rhode Island coalition, Ocean State CC&C. 

Green Energy Consumers also runs a general electric vehicle (EV) consumer education program, Drive Green, as well as several targeted projects to increase awareness about EVs, their benefits, and available incentives, and to increase access to EV charging infrastructure. 

The successful candidate will reside in Rhode Island and be familiar with its communities; have subject matter expertise in the realm of alternative fuels, particularly electric vehicles; and have demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships and project/grant timelines and deliverables. We are looking for someone with at least a bachelor's degree and at least 3 to 5 years' experience. The organization actively supports continued learning, and needed training will be provided. 

Please note:  

1. This position is funded with federal funding. Its continued existence is contingent on the continuation of the CC&C partnership or potentially new funding sources.
2. The final title of this position (“Coordinator” vs “Manager”) will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate. 
    

Responsibilities 

• Stay up-to-date and informed on EV and other alternative fuel technology manufacturers, models, charging equipment, charging network build-out, incentives, etc.;
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of in-person events (in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts), webinars, blogposts, newsletters, and emails;
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including community-based organizations, municipalities, regional planning agencies, technology providers, fuel providers, service providers, utilities, state agencies;
• Regarding Ocean State Clean Cities & Communities, specifically,
• In collaboration with Electric Vehicle Program Director, develop a coalition strategic plan and quarterly work plans;
  • Ensure the coalition meets Active and Effective Requirements to maintain DOE designation;
  • Ensure performance and timely reporting of deliverables to DOE and other funders;
  • Provide day-to-day management of internal administration and external programs/activities.
  • Reengage past stakeholders and expand list of active stakeholders, collaborating closely with them and supporting them as needed, including by providing technical assistance (or connecting stakeholders with technical assistance partners) and helping stakeholders access funding opportunities and deploy clean technology;
  • Represent the coalition at external events and with the DOE;
  • Develop coalition communications and plan and host events in collaboration with Green Energy Consumers’ marketing team. 
• Supervise an intern and/or staff to assist with program implementation, as appropriate. 

Requirements

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate: 

• Passion for decarbonization in the transportation sector and subject matter expertise in the realm of alternative fuels, particularly electric vehicles;
• Experience managing grant timelines and deadlines, deliverables, budgets, and reporting;
• Experience building and managing stakeholder relationships;
• Experience with community outreach and education;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and experience presenting to large and diverse audiences;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Ability to learn quickly;
• Ability to travel to and attend events in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including occasional evenings and weekends (mileage reimbursed);
• A team-oriented attitude; willingness to support a small team by being flexible and adaptable;  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Suite (Gmail, Groups, Drive, etc.);  
• Present residence in Rhode Island and knowledge of its communities;
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster shot. 

Preferred qualifications include: 

• Connections with key stakeholders in Rhode Island, such as state energy and transportation agencies; municipalities; regional planning agencies; community organizations; or alternative fuel, technology, and service providers.
• Fluency in a language spoken by large immigrant populations in Rhode Island, particularly Spanish or Portuguese.
• Supervision experience.
• Owning or leasing an electric vehicle would be a plus.