NEEP was founded in 1996 as a non-profit organization to promote the efficient use of energy in homes, buildings, and industry in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Our mission is to accelerate energy efficiency as an essential solution that creates a stronger economy, a more reliable and affordable energy system, and slows climate change. This supports our region's long-term shared goal to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2050. NEEP is based in Massachusetts, with staff in locations around the region. As a remote-first organization, employees are welcome to work in any of NEEP's 13 states/jurisdictions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.

NEEP is seeking a full-time Manager, Technology Market Transformation to lead collaborative initiatives with regional stakeholders (industry, utilities, states, and federal agencies, etc.) to accelerate the regional market adoption of high efficiency, low carbon technologies and practices. As part of this work, the Manager provides subject matter expertise on low-carbon building technology deployment strategies and best practices, programs models, and services to integrate these technologies, and inform related public and private policies toward this end. The Manager, Technology Market Transformation is also responsible for tracking market developments and identifying emerging trends that affect the strategic work of NEEP and its partners.

The Manager, Technology Market Transformation position will be responsible for:

Strategy, Planning, Research and Development:

• Planning: Lead preparation of annual program plans and budgets for specific building technology areas and inform proposal development to guide and secure resources for NEEP activities. Ideate, pilot, deploy, and evaluate projects and program initiatives most suitable for regional adoption.
• Strategy Development: Facilitate development of technology and market solutions strategies to achieve major energy and greenhouse gas savings from the accelerated market adoption of high efficiency products in the residential, commercial, and industrials sectors. Identify approaches and solutions that address economic and societal issues in the region, including energy insecurity, health, and justice to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all.
• Research and Analysis: Stay informed of new technologies and practices that may be useful in improving efficiency and decarbonization across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, and industrial facilities and transportation

Facilitation, Coordination, and Management:

• Market Transformation Strategies/Partnership Groups: Facilitate and coordinate the activities of Working Groups and Leadership Advisory Committees for specific projects; plan and execute meetings; develop reports, presentations, and relevant follow up.
• Market Activities: Track market developments, build and maintain working relationships with leading trade allies; facilitate development and implementation of cooperative promotional activities between market actors and efficiency program administrators.
• Strategic Coordination: Coordinate NEEP's project activities with other relevant national and regional efforts including participation in selected conferences and workshops.
• Internal Coordination: Coordinate project activities and materials with other NEEP projects to advance energy efficiency, and actively participate in and contribute to NEEP staff meetings and activities
• Internal staff supervision: Provide supervisory role to one internal direct report. Role to include mentorship, project management accountability, feedback in relation to their role and responsibilities and overall support to assist the direct report in achieving their goals.

Communications:

• Reporting: Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports and provide information as needed for internal and external communications
• Presentations & Publications: Facilitate and assist preparation of presentations and reports and speak publicly to increase the visibility and understanding of strategies, activities, and results. Be a resource on technical topics to members, policymakers, and the media through consultations, presentations, and written materials.
• Media: Manage NEEP web-based resource center updates; prepare regular blog and newsletter contributions; and assist preparation of news releases
• Workshops and Webinars: Plan and hold in-person and web-based events to support strategy development and implementation across the region.

Basic Qualifications, Experience, Industry Knowledge, & Special Skills

• 2-3 years of experience within NEEP or comparable work experience. Advanced degree may be used in lieu some work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups of diverse stakeholders.
• Work experience with energy systems and building technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical concepts and speak and write about them clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong verbal technical communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take direction, work independently, and coordinate with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and internet tools, website development, and content management systems a plus
• Interest in energy efficiency and decarbonization; ability to be an advocate for NEEP's mission and vision.
• Must reside in one of NEEP's 13 states/jurisdiction in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
• Skilled in effectively working with and respecting diverse perspectives.
• Position is exempt and scheduled 40 hours per week although additional hours including evening and weekend may be required.

NEEP is committed to an organizational culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, and physical or mental disability. We apply this policy to assure non‑discriminatory practices in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all other activities. It also supports our capacity to achieve our mission on a regional scale.

NEEP requires all employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception before their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to the withdrawal of the job offer.