Madison, WI energy efficiency position - single family

[Lindy Wordlaw]

Position: Single Family Field Organizer

The Single Family Field Organizer will organize and develop “energy house parties” that support single family energy efficiency work as part of “Green Madison” to implement the Madison Program Plan.  The Madison Program Plan is the City of Madison’s participation in Georgetown University Energy Prize competition among approximately fifty cities competing to reduce energy consumption.  Green Madison is characterized by a partnership between the City of Madison and Elevate Energy, along with other partner organizations including Center on Wisconsin Strategy, Brendle Group, Cool Choices, and Project Home.

 

The Organizer will implement community-based strategies for educating and engaging individuals on saving both money and energy through the development of energy house parties. This may also include helping customers enroll in energy efficiency activities as part of Green Madison and those of the associated partners—all of which will help them reduce their energy bills and environmental impact.  The field organizer will be accountable for achieving a metrics-driven outreach and organizing plan in Madison. The position will work closely with the Green Madison project team to coordinate messaging across programs.

This is a contract position with a one year term.

Accountability

The Organizer will report directly to the Project Manager at Elevate Energy.

 

Responsibilities

• Implement and be held accountable to a metrics-driven outreach plan
• Lead and direct constituent engagement, including outreach to individuals at community events and house parties
• Engage key stake holders including but not limited to local elected officials and community leaders
• Recruit, manage and train local volunteer teams
• Build partnerships with community organizations
• Organize community meetings, events and training sessions
• Develop and implement neighborhood specific messaging with marketing staff
• Follow-up with interested homeowners to encourage their participation in the program
• Data entry and maintaining data integrity
• Other activities as required.

 

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Passion for energy and environmental issues, economic/social justice issues and Madison
• Willingness and ability to become well versed in residential energy use, including energy efficiency technology and building science
• Exceptional verbal communication skills – comfort in speaking to large groups, facilitating small group discussions, and excelling at one-on-one interactions
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and political beliefs
• Strong written communication skills – can craft professional letters or e-mail communications
• Strong organizational ability and experience in meeting established goals within tight time frames
• Self-starter, with ability to work independently and remotely, as well as within a team
• Familiarity with standard business computer applications – experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems would be a plus
• Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and collaborating with volunteers – management or supervisory experience would be a plus
• Ability and willingness to motivate individuals to take action regarding their energy usage and engaging in new technology and programs to assist with this – prior experience in sales or organizing is a plus
• Familiarity with community organizing or political campaign organizing strongly preferred
• Familiarity with energy efficiency upgrades or residential construction would be pluses as well

·       Access to reliable transportation, a personal computer with internet access, and a cell phone

 

This is a contract position with a one year term. It is not eligible for Elevate Energy’s employee benefits plan.

 

Organization Description

Elevate Energy’s mission is to deliver smarter energy use for all. Elevate designs and implements efficiency programs that lower costs, protect the environment, and ensure the benefits of energy efficiency reach those who need them most.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate Energy is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

 

Please apply to:

Elevate Energy - SFFO

Human Resources

322 S. Green Street, Suite 300

Chicago, IL 60607

 

Write position in the subject line or envelope.

Fax to 773-698-6869

Email to madison...@ElevateEnergy.org

 

No phone calls please.