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17 Aug 2016

Full-Time Associate, Community Engagement

Groundswell – Posted by hireonfire Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job Description

ABOUT YOU

• You’re a mission-driven professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
• You have community organizing or business development experience and you know how to close a deal
• You’re a strong communicator and know how to build relationships with diverse actors in the social justice and community development communities
• You’re hungry to make a positive impact in local communities in the DC metro area
• You’re an organized, detail oriented team player willing to be held accountable to high standards and ambitious results

ABOUT US

Groundswell organizes community power to bring economic equity to the energy sector. We believe that clean energy is a necessity, not a luxury; we’re all in this together; and it’s not OK to leave our neighbors who are struggling behind. Today, the poorest 20% of Americans are paying 10% or more of their total income for electricity and at least 49% of America can’t access rooftop solar. The clean energy table is abundant, and Groundswell is working to give everyone a seat. That’s why we offer place-based programs in equitable community solar, energy efficiency, rooftop solar, and affordable wind power.

Since 2009, we’ve grown from a local nonprofit organization to a Mid-Atlantic leader in clean energy across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and our hometown of Washington DC. We offer affordable clean energy and efficiency programs that enable working families, small businesses, and community organizations to switch their homes and buildings to wind or solar power and to access incentives for efficiency projects. Our approach is grounded in collective action and cooperative purchasing: by working together, we give communities the ability to take control of their electricity bill, save money, and align how they spend their money with their values.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and ambitious professional to execute and manage a community engagement program that brings clean, affordable and local solar energy and energy efficiency to low and moderate income communities in the DC Metro area. The Associate, Community Engagement will be responsible for building community partnerships and recruiting and managing participants for Groundswell’s innovative community solar and energy efficiency programs. This position will be responsible for achieving ambitious results that bring affordable clean energy to low and moderate income families and the community institutions that serve them in the DC metro area. The Associate, Community Engagement will report to the VP of Programs and Operations and be a key member of Groundswell’s community engagement team. This position requires a high-level of drive and passion for our work around energy and economic equity and the ability to operate in a results-driven environment where innovation and creativity are valued and expected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Engagement and Partnership Development (50%)
• Build and maintain deep relationships with leaders of community-based organizations such as faith communities, civic associations, and schools in Groundswell’s target communities
• Organize and mobilize teams of community leaders to act as Groundswell champions and help oversee the deployment of Groundswell’s community solar and energy efficiency programs
• Help prospect and recruit potential commercial institutions to act as host sites for Groundswell’s community solar program
• Represent Groundswell in all relevant community events and activities
Participant Recruitment and Management (50%)
• Execute and manage Groundswell’s DC metro area participant engagement strategy to recruit new program participants for our community solar and energy efficiency programs
• Ensure an excellent customer experience by providing participant support, ongoing communication, and opportunities for participants to deepen their engagement with Groundswell
• Track, analyze and communicate key community engagement metrics to identify areas of growth and new opportunities
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 2 years’ experience in a community organizing, campaign organizing, business development, or partnership development role
• Demonstrated success cultivating relationships with community leaders and mobilizing community organizations to take concrete actions
• Strong communication and public presentation skills
• Self-starter – extremely motivated, ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Strong planning capabilities, highly organized, and on top of all the details
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM applications preferred but not required
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include 403(b) retirement and matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, and 15 paid vacation days per year (starting). Groundswell averages 14-16 paid company holidays (including all federal holidays and a week during winter holidays), and, when job responsibilities allow, permits periodic flexibility in work schedule and location.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] detailing their qualifications and interest in order to be considered for this position

Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Campaigns, clean energy, Community organizing, partnership development, public speaking, and sustainability.

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