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SEEA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of promoting and achieving energy efficiency through
networking, program activities, and education. The results of increased energy efficiency will be a
cleaner environment, a more prosperous economy, and a higher quality of life in the southeastern
United States.
SEEA is based in Atlanta, GA, and is active in the 13-state region of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and
the Virgin Islands. SEEA has developed close partnerships with existing energy organizations and
businesses in the Southeast, including investor-owned and public utilities, wholesalers, retailers, state
governors and energy offices, state public utility commissions, environmental and energy nonprofit
organizations, energy service companies, manufacturers, universities, consumer groups, low-income
advocates, and residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural consumers.
In April of 2010, SEEA was awarded $20M by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop local
energy efficiency programs to provide comprehensive services in community neighborhoods to promote
and administer energy efficiency and renewable technologies. Through an RFP process, SEEA awarded
the following cities DOE funds to participate in the program:
• Atlanta, GA
• New Orleans, LA
• Jacksonville, FL
• Charlottesville, VA
• Huntsville, AL
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• Chapel Hill/Carrboro, NC
• Charleston, SC
• Decatur, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Nashville, TN
• Hampton Roads Metro Planning District, VA
These cities form the Southeast Community BetterBuildings Consortium and have committed to
collectively retrofit approximately fifteen thousand residential and commercial facilities over 36 months.
Each city is independently designing and implementing their programs. However SEEA is committed to
providing a range of technical support services to facilitate their efforts, including marketing and communication materials that are informed by the latest data on consumer attitudes and decision
making on energy efficiency projects.
In addition, SEEA contracts with vendors and partners to assist the cities in the design, delivery and
evaluation of the program. The DOE has also established a Technical Assistance Provider network which
provides support to grantees in the areas of finance; program design and implementation; technical
issues; and performance contracting.
Position Description
The BetterBuildings Program Senior Associate (hereafter “Associate”) will report directly to the Director
of the Programs and Services Division (hereafter “Director”) but will also work closely with the entire
SEEA team.
The Associate’s primary duties are to assist the Director with all tasks related to the effective
administration of the BetterBuildings Program grant and management of all subgrantee cities.
The position requires strong project management skills, coupled with the ability to absorb and analyze
large amounts of information quickly. There will be considerable exposure to subject matter in a wide
variety of fields related to energy efficiency, e.g. finance, marketing, calculations of emissions
reductions, workforce development. While the successful candidate may not be an expert in any of
these areas, they must find such topics both intellectually interesting and professionally fulfilling.
This position requires sound organizational and communications skills, ability to work on a multi-city
basis with a wide range of constituents, a demonstrated ability to work independently, to contribute
effectively as a member of a team, and to collaborate with other SEEA teams and outside organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of the Programs and Services Division, the Associate will serve as staff for
SEEA’s tasks under the BetterBuildings Program:
Manage interactions and communications with sub grantee cities including (but not limited to);
writing weekly program bulletins; and overseeing the production of webinars by SEEA
partners/vendors;
Actively support and assist subgrantees in conducting their programs, through provision of
information, arrangement of technical assistance, and effective communication with SEEA;
Ensure that all sub grantee cities meet monthly reporting requirements to SEEA, and assist in
the preparation of program reports from SEEA to the DOE.
Assist with the management SEEA vendors, assuring that all deliverables and reporting
requirements are met within agreed budgets and timelines, and that deliverables meet high
quality standards;
Assist the Director in developing programmatic direction and in managing relationships with key
stakeholders, including DOE, program partners, and others;
Provide support to the SEEA Technical Assistance Program Manager and other staff inasmuch as
such support relates to the BetterBuildings Program as assigned;
Plan and organize meetings, workshops, and other events as assigned;
Provide research, analysis, and writing support for white papers, studies on a range of complex
technical and program issues, and program reports. Deliver presentations to external stakeholders as assigned;
Carry out other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
The successful candidates for this position will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent analysis, research, and verbal and writing communication skills;
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work successfully with limited direct
supervision, and an orientation to meeting goals and deadlines;
Effective interaction and support of multi-city program operators;
Demonstrated interpersonal, problem-solving and teamwork skills ,and the ability to collaborate
with different levels of an organization, both internally and externally;
Strong computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and internet searching;
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and peers;
Background that is desirable but not required includes:
Working knowledge of energy efficiency technologies, practices, programs, and policies;
Experience with buildings sector and/or energy efficiency programs and projects;
A Masters degree is preferred; however a candidate with a Bachelors degree in a related field who has
three or more years of experience and who can also demonstrate mastery of the required skills and
knowledge sets will be considered.
Salary is competitive based upon experience. SEEA offers a generous benefits package and a stimulating
work environment in Downtown Atlanta convenient to public transit (MARTA) rail and bus routes.
Successful candidates will need to be based in SEEA’s Atlanta office. Consideration of candidates will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
SEEA is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to: ATTN: BBP SR Associate to
seeajobs@seealliance.org
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