Project Manager, Community Consulting

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Elevate Energy - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Manager, Community Consulting leads the implementation of projects and programs, maintains client relationships, and assists with program development for initiatives related to affordable housing and sustainable communities with an emphasis on energy and water efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization, and community resilience. This role is pivotal in providing technical assistance to communities to help them achieve their sustainability goals by identifying funding opportunities, connecting them to technical resources, and providing expertise in policy and program design centered on equity, economic inclusion, and community and stakeholder engagement. The Project Manager will collaborate with others in the National Strategic Engagement team and with core service departments of Elevate, as well as our national partner organizations. This position requires experience with community engagement best practices and some technical background in building science and policy. The Project Manager reports directly to the Associate Director, Community Consulting, and the position is located in Chicago, currently operating in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and support programs for Elevate's national consulting work.
• Build trust and cultivate relationships that align with mission-oriented projects, supporting and redirecting resources to those who are most impacted by climate change.
• Support development and launch programs and projects at the intersection of Elevate's mission and the needs of local communities.
• Oversee project teams that include staff from across Elevate.
• Communicate regular project/program updates and results to internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Support client engagement nationally, including conducting customer outreach, preparing for and participating in client meetings, developing proposals, and coordinating with partnership managers across teams.
• Coordinate across teams and with partner organizations on projects and support client delivery of programs.
• Represent Elevate with local, state, and national energy efficiency stakeholders at meetings, conferences, etc.
• Stay current on affordable housing policies, energy efficiency and green design trends, and available financial and program offerings for building owners, developers, municipalities, and community-based organizations.
• Center the lives and voices of economically disadvantaged and Black, Brown, and Indigenous people and communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant lived experience required.
• At least one (1+) years of experience in energy, climate, equity, or other related work.
• At least one (1+) years project management experience including developing proposals, managing and tracking resources, maintaining client relationships, budgeting and financial reporting, internal and client progress reporting and quality assurance of deliverables.
• Experience successfully managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Elevate's mission and racial equity statement.
• Skill in listening and amplifying the voices and vision of the community.
• Experience developing and coordinating values-driven, community-rooted programming.
• Ability to foster meaningful and authentic relationships that are supportive and inclusive across internal team, external partners, and municipal clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as facilitate collaboration and accountability.
• Comfortable with change and uncertainty.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule