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 and promotes program and policy best practices and highlight emerging technologies, all to maximize energy savings, reduce costs, improve resiliency and lower energy burden.

Position Summary

MEEA seeks a passionate, team-oriented individual to fill an open position for a Senior Associate to support the implementation of a new program that helps homeowners complete building upgrades that improve the energy efficiency, health and safety of existing buildings. The Senior Associate will work under the supervision of the Market Solutions & Education Manager and their responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the development of new processes to track program progress, share data with partners and review and approve documentation

• Coordinate with program implementation partners to collect application forms, documentation and project data

• Create and maintain reports for tracking research efforts, budget and other relevant metrics

• Coordinate with other departments at MEEA, including Buildings, Membership, Marketing & Events and Policy

• Develop fact sheets, presentations, research reports, white papers, blog posts, articles and other materials, as needed

• Support MEEA-sponsored training, education and outreach initiatives

• Travel to inspect some projects, meet new and existing program partners and attend events to promote MEEA programs and initiatives

• Assist the Market Solutions & Education Team with various initiatives, special projects, research, grant proposals, etc. as needed

Qualifications

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

• B.A., B.S. in environmental science, architecture, engineering, energy management or a related field

• Three or more years related work experience in a professional environment, work related to building science or energy efficiency/clean energy programs preferred

• Building science/HVAC training or certification (e.g. BPI, NCI) a plus but not required

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

• Strong oral and written presentation skills

• Ability to work as a member of a team in a hybrid work model

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Compensation

The Senior Associate position has a starting salary of $60,000, compensation for the selected candidate will be commensurate with experience. MEEA offers a competitive employment benefits package.

Location

Civic Opera Building 20 N Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606

MEEA staff currently work in a hybrid environment with a requirement to work from the office 3 days per week.

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to jobs @ mwalliance.org with Subject: “Senior Associate” by Friday, February 17, 2023. In compliance with current contracts, this position requires a pre-employment background check, including a drug test. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the screening.

Candidates who do not submit both items will not be considered. Candidates considered for interviews may be asked to provide writing samples and references. No phone calls please.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606

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