Job Opportunity: Energy Outreach Coordinator
Shan Rehman
Chhaya CDC Is Seeking an Energy Outreach Coordinator
Chhaya is seeking an Energy Outreach Coordinator to spearhead its exciting new program called Retrofit, Block by Block. Retrofitting buildings to improve their energy efficiency is a critical step in transforming New York City into an environmentally sustainable city. These improvements are especially important in New York’s low- and moderate-income communities, where housing stock is in poor condition, resulting in the negative health impacts of poor indoor air quality and the disproportionate financial burdens of high energy and water costs for residents. Chhaya is partnering with Pratt Center for Community Development and some of the city’s leading community based organizations (CBOs) to retrofit neighborhoods in Queens, block by block.
Chhaya CDC
Based in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, Chhaya CDC is a community organization that organizes, educates and offers one-on-one counseling to South Asians, new immigrants, and New York City residents in the areas of housing rights and civic participation. Our work encompasses issues of tenant rights, homeownership, foreclosure prevention, housing rights, civic engagement, and affordable housing opportunities; and advocates for community needs through research and advocacy. Our programs are offered in Bengali, English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, and Urdu out of our offices in northwestern Queens as well as in public venues such as public libraries and local community centers throughout the borough.
The Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will include:
- Adapt and carry out an outreach plan: which includes organizing local events and workshops and individual follow-up to educate and engage neighborhood residents about energy efficiency, energy assessments and retrofits;
- Develop connections and oversee communications with potential partners (block associations, local businesses, houses of worship, community members and other neighborhood institutions) to cultivate neighborhood support for the initiative;
§ Coordinate all aspects of communication with homeowners, from preliminary meetings to scheduling intake, audits and scheduling retrofits with contractors;
§ Maintain working knowledge of incentives available to finance weatherization and retrofit work;
- Accompany contractors during energy assessments;
- Assist residents to interpret and take action on the energy assessments of their home;
- Facilitate partnerships to accomplish goals related to job training and labor standards;
- Engage with local Weatherization Assistance Providers (WAP) and workforce partners;
- Participate in program development, staff training and information sharing among partners in this initiative;
- Track outreach efforts and progress toward target outcomes.
Note: Regular weekend and evening hours will be required and compensated with flex time. This is a one year position, contingent upon grant renewal.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a B.A., possess a strong interest in the environmental and sustainability field and making this field accessible in his/her community. S/he will have a background in either outreach/organizing or customer-centric work; must feel comfortable cold calling, knocking on doors, and meeting with people in their homes. The ideal candidate will be very detail-oriented, have exceptional people and communication skills and the capacity to follow through on both small and large tasks. Candidates with an interest in Urban Planning or Public Policy are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reports to: Anjali Chaudhry, lead community organizer (note: reporting lines are subject to change).
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits including, medical and dental benefits, 403b option, TransitChek and generous vacation and holidays.
To apply: Send a resume, cover letter and list of references by November 15th to Afreen Alam, Deputy Director at afr...@chhayacdc.org. For more information on Chhaya, please visit our website: www.chhayacdc.org.
No phone calls please. Chhaya CDC is an equal opportunity employer.
Shan Rehman
Communications and Development Associate
Chhaya CDC
37-43 77th Street, 2nd Floor
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Phone: (718) 478-3848 ext.15
Fax: (718) 651-1004
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