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The Regional Clean Energy Hub (Hub) provides education and outreach to residents and small businesses in the Long Island Region (Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the Rockaway Peninsula) - with a focus on disadvantaged communities - helping people learn about ways to reduce their energy use, and transition to clean energy for heating, cooling and powering their homes, buildings, and transportation. In addition, the Hub helps elicit input from community members on state energy programs and policy, as well as support workforce development efforts in the region focused on clean energy jobs.

The Associate Director will work with the Director to provide support and direction to staff working out of several organizations across the region. The Associate Director will also provide leadership in planning and executing special projects and activities related to the Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub.

This position will facilitate communication among all staff and sub-teams; represent the Hub in meetings with funders and partners; serve on a leadership team and help provide direction to Hub staff; assist the Director in quarterly plan development, and monthly reporting and budgeting needs; ensure program staff have the required materials and training needed to carry out their jobs; and ensure compliance with all related requirements. The Associate Director will also spend time directly engaging residents and businesses to develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the work of the Hub, the key partners and contractors, and the related energy programs and concepts.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree. Experience relevant to the role of the position. Demonstrated ability to effectively support and manage a team. Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read and write proficiently) in English, and to do so effectively and with tact. Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity. Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders. Ability to support staff who are learning a new skill through clear instructions, accompaniment, and periodic follow up. Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information. Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines. Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational, management and communication purposes, including Microsoft Office programs. Ability to work creatively in an environment with a degree of ambiguity, and adapt to changing circumstances. Ability to reflect on experience, derive insights, and refine program based on a process of action-reflection. Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications:

Background in energy-related field, or experience with energy efficiency, renewable heating, solar, electric vehicles, as well as home construction, etc. Experience with team management software (such as Microsoft Teams) and customer relationship management software (such as Salesforce). Knowledge of and ability to work with local and state agencies, government, nonprofit organizations, community resources, partners, and community stakeholders, especially those with limited income. Experience implementing strategies and educational programs that influence community change. Experience assessing population level changes. Experience in planning, environmental science, public health, community development and mitigation of lead and/or other environmental toxins. Strong understanding and commitment to addressing environmental and economic inequities through solution-based approaches.