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The individual is responsible for and ultimately accountable for planning, directing, coordinating, and implementing all phases of assigned program(s). The Program Leader is expected to achieve program goals in such a way that it meets the present needs of the program and organization without compromising the ability of the organization to meet its future needs. Program goals and objectives are achieved through a combination of direct efforts as well as influencing the behavior of individuals or groups outside of traditional organizational boundaries. In executing their role each program leader is expected to exude positive energy, energize others, demonstrate the courage to make tough decisions, and demonstrate the ability to execute.
Essential Job Functions:
The role of Program Leader is to:
Plan, organize, and execute program activities to achieve program goals and objectives.
Monitor program's success and provide regular reports.
Develop relationships with energy users, energy providers, energy service companies, governmental and community based organizations.
Develop and maintain program's process and procedures.
Lead in the promotion of and work closely with the public developing grass roots support for the program and SEF.
Develop program funding streams.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve program funding, reduce expenses in relation to funding levels, decrease public response times, streamline processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless service.
Work collaboratively with program support staff and outside resources to coordinate program communication, create and distribute promotional material for program(s) and develop grant requests.
Represent SEF in a positive energetic manner.
Conduct regular educational and promotional programs to heighten community awareness regarding program(s) and SEF.
Assist in the development of new programs.
In addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee is expected to exercise honesty, integrity, and respect with all clients and co-workers; maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; demonstrate a positive attitude; communicate effectively with co-workers and clients; work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail; respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible; and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required from time to time.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering or finance field.
· Experience in energy/environmental or financial, accounting, and banking industry preferred
· Exceptional writer and communicator
· Capable of successfully building relationships, negotiating, and collaborating with diverse audiences including designers, engineers, state and local officials, utility personnel, etc.
· Strong leadership abilities, with sound business judgment
· Creative, strategic, and analytical thinker, with strong detail orientation
· Program Leader must be able to manage multiple programs through to completion, often under tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
· Resourceful, highly motivated self-starter who can thrive in a "lean" organization, taking initiative to maximize available resources and opportunities
· Team player with strong work ethic and the desire to make a long-term, professional commitment to the SEF and its continued growth
· Willingness to travel for industry/government/energy-related meetings or conferences; for off-site meetings or presentations with partners/collaborators; and/or for relevant training/seminars for ongoing professional development
· Proficient in MS office, database management, review of engineering specifications/ drawings
· Valid Driver's License
Working Conditions:
· 80% Office Environment
· Travel varies based on program needs.
If interested in the position, please send resume and salary history to jobs@thesef.org
The SEF is an equal opportunity employer.
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