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Description
The Renewable Energy Trust, a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, has an exciting opportunity for a Program Director to coordinate the Trust's efforts to shift the state toward a greater reliance on renewable energy resources to meet energy needs in the Commonwealth. The Clean Energy Program addresses both the supply of and demand for wholesale generation of renewable energy.
The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage a portfolio of initiatives on the supply side that:
(1) support pre-development activity and help developers of renewable energy generating facilities secure project financing;
(2) facilitate and support efforts by Massachusetts communities to develop small-scale wind projects on municipal land; and
(3) help resolve project siting issues and provide objective information to decision makers and the general public.
On the demand side, the ideal candidate will lead efforts to:
(1) increase public awareness of renewable energy;
(2) provide sound, useful information;
(3) create incentives for consumers to purchase green electricity; and
(4) incorporate renewable energy into school curriculums.
In this position, you will supervise a program of six staff members and coordinate activities with the other programs of the Renewable Energy Trust and:
* Lead the ongoing design of the Clean Energy Program including new initiative development, evaluation and optimization of current initiatives, budget and resource allocation, and milestone/timeline definition. Secure approval of program components and implement approved initiatives.
* Supervise, guide, and manage the staff members of the Clean Energy Program to ensure that their work is contributing successfully to the goals of the program.
* Oversee the Massachusetts Green Power Partnership, the Pre-Development Financing Initiative, and other activities that aim to expand the generation of renewable energy for use in Massachusetts.
* Oversee the Community Wind Collaborative and other efforts to construct wind turbines in dispersed locations across the Commonwealth. Take the lead in ensuring that three wind turbines are constructed as part of the Trust's Low-Income Initiative.
* Develop, implement, and oversee activities (both ones carried out directly by the Trust and ones carried out by grantees) that enhance public understanding of and support for renewable energy. Provide guidance and assistance to other Trust programs that engage in public education activities.
* Oversee the Clean Energy Choice Initiative and other efforts designed to expand the voluntary market for renewable energy for residential customers, businesses, and institutions.
* Oversee the Trust's K-12 Initiative in order to increase public visibility for renewable energy and to ensure that renewable energy becomes an increasingly important component of school curriculums.
* Ensure that the MTC website includes accurate, accessible information that promotes interest in and understanding of renewable energy.
* Maintain contacts and develop partnerships with a wide range of organizations interested in renewable energy, including utilities, the renewable energy industry, government agencies, environmental organizations, museums, universities, schools, and consumer groups.
* Make presentations on clean energy and on the Clean Energy Program for internal and external audiences.
* Working closely with the Project Administration Office to institute methods to monitor and evaluate program activity and recommend program improvements.
* Develop an annual work plan and draft budget for the Clean Energy Program. Manage the budget and ensure cost-control.
* Lead meetings of the Clean Energy Program Working Group.
* Participate in RET Advisory Board meetings and internal RET operations meetings.
* Participate in MTC Board meetings as requested.
The successful candidates will posses the following:
* Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university required. Advanced degree in management, engineering, physical or environmental sciences, business administration, communications, economics, or other relevant field preferred.
* Eight to ten years experience in positions of increasing responsibility involving project management in the energy industry or the public sector
* Three to five years management experience or the equivalent of education and relevant work experience
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
* Excellent problem-resolution and negotiations skills
* Demonstrated ability to manage, evaluate, and motivate staff
* Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage complex programs
* Demonstrated ability to communicate program messages to a variety of constituencies
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
* Demonstrated leadership ability to develop a high performing team environment
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
* Demonstrated ability to understand complex public and political issues related to economic development and renewable energy
To Apply:
Qualified candidates, please forward resume and salary requirements via E-mail or fax or mail to:
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative,
75 North Drive,
Westborough, MA 01581-3340,
Attn: Program Director.
No relocation assistance is available. Application deadline: January 18, 2005 No telephone calls, please. Only resumes with salary expectations stated in the cover letter will be reviewed.
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer