Sustainability Program Coordinator

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Under the supervision of the Municipal Light Plant (?MLP?) Assistant

Director, the Sustainability Program Coordinator develops, implements,

and administers the MLP?s sustainability programs designed to encourage

its customers to adopt technological, behavioral, and other measures to

reduce greenhouse gas emissions and electrical demand or use. These

programs include rebate or incentive programs for beneficial

electrification, energy efficiency, and solar energy, which are guided

by the principles and goals set forth in the Town of Wellesley?s Climate

Action Plan, the MLP?s Strategic Plan, and by the Municipal Light Board

and MLP senior management. The Sustainability Program Coordinator

coordinates program development and delivery with MLP staff (Customer

Service), other Town departments (e.g., Climate Action Office), program

vendors, and other stakeholders (citizen, business, and contractor

groups) to ensure they are well coordinated and communicated and provide

MLP customers a positive experience. The incumbent continually monitors

and evaluates the progress, customer uptake, and performance and

effectiveness of these programs to estimate the resulting energy savings

and greenhouse gas reductions, identify opportunities for improvement,

and ensure they produce meaningful benefits. The Sustainability Program

Coordinator coordinates and oversees the Town?s Energy Coach program,

which is staffed by volunteers who provide guidance and resources to

residents and building owners on opportunities to reduce their energy

use and greenhouse gas emissions. Requirements: Bachelor?s degree in

sustainability, environmental or energy policy, engineering, or

sciences, or related field. Two (2) years of professional experience in

the sustainability field such as energy policy and technology, renewable

energy, energy efficiency, electrification, and sustainability or

greenhouse gas reduction program management. Solid working knowledge of

sustainability technologies and policy, particularly electrification

(heat pumps and electric vehicles), energy efficiency, and solar.

Ability to methodically and accurately collect, assimilate, and

synthesize or analyze data and information to track and troubleshoot

applicant workflow and processing, evaluate program performance and

effectiveness, and identify trends, problem areas, and opportunities for

improvement. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation

skills. Good organization skills and attention to detail and

professionalism, commitment, and sound judgement when interacting with

customers. High level of proficiency in Microsoft? Excel and basic

proficiency in Microsoft? Word and PowerPoint.