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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PROJECT MANAGER
Reports to: Director of Communications
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Remote; California-based position
ABOUT THE COALITION:
The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC), unites building industry stakeholders with energy providers, environmental organizations and local governments to help electrify California’s homes and workspaces with clean energy. Through convening, policy analysis and consumer awareness building, the Coalition is pursuing fast, fair action to accelerate the development of zero-emission homes and buildings that will help California cut one of its largest sources of climate pollution, while creating safe, healthy and affordable communities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION & KEY PRIORITIES:
The BDC is seeking an experienced and meticulous Project Manager to supervise and implement the Switch Is On campaign (SIO), a consumer-focused initiative to educate, encourage and support Californians looking to upgrade their homes with modern, efficient and resilient electric appliances.
Burning fossil fuels—primarily through heating, cooling and cooking—accounts for more than half of all energy used in our homes. The SIO campaign empowers people to rethink their living spaces as all-electric homes, leading to a healthier, more affordable and more efficient future.
The Project Manager will serve as a trusted partner of BDC’s Communications team and will report to the SIO lead. The Project Manager will provide oversight, coordination and implementation capabilities for the following:
Switch Is On (SIO):
Additional Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS
WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL
The Project Manager will work remotely from their home and can be based anywhere in California.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This is a full-time salaried position with comprehensive benefits. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00PM.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
The Coalition values diversity in all its forms and is committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process. We recruit and hire without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, creed, disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partnership status, citizenship, military service, height, weight, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Email a cover letter and resume by 5:00PM PST on May 17, 2021 to jobs@buildingdecarb.org. Use the subject line “Switch Is On Project Manager.” One combined PDF file is preferred. Candidate review begins immediately.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays and access to professional development resources.
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Remote; California-based position
ABOUT THE COALITION:
The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC), unites building industry stakeholders with energy providers, environmental organizations and local governments to help electrify California’s homes and workspaces with clean energy. Through convening, policy analysis and consumer awareness building, the Coalition is pursuing fast, fair action to accelerate the development of zero-emission homes and buildings that will help California cut one of its largest sources of climate pollution, while creating safe, healthy and affordable communities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION & KEY PRIORITIES:
The BDC is seeking an experienced and meticulous Project Manager to supervise and implement the Switch Is On campaign (SIO), a consumer-focused initiative to educate, encourage and support Californians looking to upgrade their homes with modern, efficient and resilient electric appliances.
Burning fossil fuels—primarily through heating, cooling and cooking—accounts for more than half of all energy used in our homes. The SIO campaign empowers people to rethink their living spaces as all-electric homes, leading to a healthier, more affordable and more efficient future.
The Project Manager will serve as a trusted partner of BDC’s Communications team and will report to the SIO lead. The Project Manager will provide oversight, coordination and implementation capabilities for the following:
Switch Is On (SIO):
- Supervise the implementation of the strategic and administrative components of the SIO campaign
- Act as the liaison/first point of contact between the Communications Department and the external services agencies, partners, contractors and other stakeholders engaged in the SIO campaign
- Align with Communications Department on rollout strategy and coordination of campaign
- SIO Contract Administration
- Maintain and update contract database
- Maintain and update contract documentation as necessary
- Lead contract supervision, implementation and compliance efforts
- Report contract supervision implementation and compliance issues to SIO lead as needed
- Project Reporting and Management
- Develop regular written reports and/or presentations on status of SIO campaign
- Manage subcontractor relationships, contracts and invoicing
- Schedule meetings with SIO lead and rest of the communications team, BDC leadership, and/or other campaign stakeholders to review status of SIO campaign as necessary
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist Communications Directors with strategy, content development, and implementation mandates as requested
- Work strategically and independently with internal and external groups on multiple simultaneous projects
- Develop and maintain project documentation systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS
- A compelling interest in the issues of sustainability, decarbonization, clean energy, climate solutions and the electrification of built environments
- 4+ years of demonstrated project management experience
- Experience and/or interest in working with executive level leadership teams
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills
- Strong organizational and collaborative working skills
- A self-starter who can manage both tactical and strategic tasks
- Strong implementation skills, with an emphasis on the ability to manage projects successfully, from conception to completion
- The ability to work effectively on multiple projects
- Social media expertise is preferred, especially the ability to integrate social media within a comprehensive strategic communications/consumer inspiration campaign
WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL
The Project Manager will work remotely from their home and can be based anywhere in California.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This is a full-time salaried position with comprehensive benefits. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00PM.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
The Coalition values diversity in all its forms and is committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process. We recruit and hire without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, creed, disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partnership status, citizenship, military service, height, weight, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Email a cover letter and resume by 5:00PM PST on May 17, 2021 to jobs@buildingdecarb.org. Use the subject line “Switch Is On Project Manager.” One combined PDF file is preferred. Candidate review begins immediately.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays and access to professional development resources.