Program Associate

The Alliance to Save Energy is a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit the environment, the economy, and national security. Its 50-plus staff conducts research, education, advocacy, and public awareness projects in support of its mission.

Position Overview:

The Alliance to Save Energy seeks a Program Associate for its Education Team in Washington, D.C.

The Alliance seeks a creative and organized self starter who has experience in energy efficiency and/or K-12 and higher education.

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Provide support for the TVA Green Schools Program, which includes assisting in recruiting schools for program participation, supporting 2 part-time local project leaders, organizing workshops for school teams, meeting with school teams regularly to support their energy-saving activities, and more;
• Coordinate the Alliance Energy Hog Program, which involves marketing the Energy Hog education package to state energy offices, utilities and others; and managing the logistics of scheduling, shipping and communicating with school administrators and teachers.
• Support other Green Schools and Green Campus projects throughout the nation (and potentially abroad);
• Establish key partnerships within states and at the national level to enhance and support programs;
• Develop new program tools and innovations;
• Assist in proposal writing and budget development;
• Participate in national Green Schools and Green Campus meetings, retreats, and other events;
• Write and disseminate the Green Schools/Green Campus Update Newsletter;
• Review and revise Education-related sections of the Alliance website, Green Schools and Green Campus marketing materials, and Green Schools instructional resources;
• Support Education team Program Managers;
• Develop and maintain financial documentation spreadsheets;
• Assist in preparing subcontracts for Program Managers;
• Supervise and assign tasks, including Update newsletter and information request fulfillment to one intern;
• Prepare materials for meetings, workshops, and conferences;
• Maintain Education team database;
• Some travel required.

Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in education, environmental science, or other related degree, with strong public speaking, writing and computer skills, and the ability to work effectively independently and with a team. 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred.

Compensation: low to high $30s.

Application deadline: March 1, 2010.

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter, writing sample and references via mail, fax, or email to Megan Campion. No phone calls please.

Megan Campion
Alliance to Save Energy
1850 M Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036

The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.