The Regional Clean Energy Hub (Hub) provides education and outreach to residents and small businesses in the Long Island Region (Nassau and Suffolk Counties) - 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 Clean Energy Workforce Development Manager will lead initiatives to strengthen clean energy workforce opportunities in the Long Island region, particularly for disadvantaged communities. This role involves collaborating with employers, training providers, community organizations, and government agencies to build a diverse and inclusive clean energy workforce pipeline. This position will support existing workforce development programs across Long Island to design and implement programs as needed, promote awareness of clean energy careers, and support individuals in accessing training and employment opportunities. A key focus will be on job creation for underemployed individuals and those facing language or cultural barriers to employment, ensuring equitable access to economic opportunities in the clean energy sector.

In addition, this position will represent the Hub in meetings with funders and partners; serve on a leadership team and help provide direction to Hub staff and subcontractors; coordinate quarterly plan development related to workforce development, and track progress to predetermined milestones.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related volunteer or work experience in workforce development, job training programs, or economic development.
• 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, including low-income and underrepresented populations
• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders
• Ability to develop new partnerships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• 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
• 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.
• Strong understanding and commitment to addressing environmental and economic inequities through solution-based approaches.
• Familiarity with state and federal workforce policies and clean energy incentives.
• Experience in fund development or fundraising; experience writing/implementing grants and proposals.
• Foreign language fluency (especially Spanish), with deep experience living in and/working in disadvantaged communities abroad or in the United States.
• Ability to recruit, train, and support diverse volunteers.
• Experience with graphic design, using programs in the Adobe Creative Suite or other design programs.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Development - 5%

• Support the research, identification and selection of existing program resources necessary to implement energy-related programming, including printed brochures and handouts, and web-based resources
• In collaboration with Supervisor assist in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local and/or statewide priorities or needs.
• Support the development and implementation of clean energy workforce development strategies aligned with regional economic development priorities.
• Support the design and implementation of programs that incorporate best practices for working with multilingual and culturally diverse learners, ensuring accessibility and success in the clean energy workforce.
• Assist with development of a Regional Workforce Development Strategy, ensuring alignment with goals, standards, practices and principles of CCE Nassau and requirements of the funder(s).
• Structure programs to meet the diverse needs of the community and program participants.
• Support the research, identification and selection of existing program resources necessary to implement Workforce Development initiatives and projects to address identified needs.
• Establish partnerships with local businesses, labor unions, community organizations, and educational institutions to create training and job placement pathways.
• Work with local leaders and stakeholders to develop solutions that address workforce gaps and barriers.
• Develop partnerships with organizations serving immigrant and non-English-speaking populations to provide tailored workforce support.
• Collaborate with technical schools, universities, and K-12 academic institutions to integrate clean energy topics into coursework.

Program Delivery - 20%

• Utilize existing program materials and educational framework for energy program delivery, and apply subject matter knowledge to create innovative lesson plans and deliver educational programs
• Serve as a subject-matter resource in the area of clean energy workforce development programs to staff, other educators, participants, community organizations and the general public.
• Identify and promote clean energy career opportunities, certifications, and apprenticeships, with a focus on reducing barriers for underemployed individuals.
• Assist in implementing the Hub program work plan.
• Implement programs that address audience needs and that consider the diversity of the community.
• Represent CCE before the public, participants, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or other land grant universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
• Work to foster acceptance of Hub program initiatives, methods and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and program staff to achieve Hub grant delivery goals as well as overall Association program delivery goals.
• Deliver innovative, high quality workforce development programs that address identified programming priorities utilizing a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning.
• Participate in team efforts within the Association or regionally to deliver programming.

Program Evaluation - 5%

• Interact with program participants and collaborators, volunteers, Association staff, and other key stakeholders to collect evaluation data for improving programs.
• Participate in team that analyzes and interprets evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure and methods.
• Track workforce program metrics, including participation, job placement rates, and employer engagement.
• Analyze workforce data to identify employment trends and gaps, using findings to refine workforce development strategies
• Assist with recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programs.
• Communicate evaluation results and findings.
• Implement program evaluation as designed.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction - 25%

• Working with other team members, participate in and prepare quarterly work plans to deliver programming in region.
• Anticipate or project expenses and develop budget to accompany quarterly plans.
• Develop and/or enhance relationships with appropriate agencies, organizations, industries and community leaders for the program.
• Develop program goals to align with program objectives.
• Identify training and other support needs for the Hub staff members and organize trainings when appropriate.
• Participate in planning effective internal and external communication efforts
• Assist in developing shared team vision and mission, and developing appropriate goals and strategies to advance the mission.
• Assist in planning organizational leadership development strategies.
• Make recommendations to staffing plan development process.

Management - 30%

• Monitor progress toward overall program objectives.
• Ensure program work plan aligns with goals, standards, practices and principles of funders, as well as program activities conform to Association Plan of Work.
• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the program, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
• Serve as program liaison and regional point person for statewide Hub Workforce Development efforts.
• Monitor program to ensure that educational content conforms to research base, policies and objectives of the Association and is research knowledge-based.
• Provide moderately complex administrative tasks to guide the implementation of workforce development strategies, including oversight of consultants / subcontractors; This includes obtaining different levels of permission and input from other staff and organizations, as required by contracts
• Ensure volunteer recruitment and management adheres to Volunteer Involvement Policy.
• Provide management (including recruitment and selection) and supervision (including guidance, performance observations and feedback, and annual performance reviews) to designated staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocol, and provide regular staffing updates to the Supervisor/and or Executive Director as required.
• Provide guidance to program volunteers as needed.

Coordination/Operation - 10%

• Organize career fairs, training sessions, and informational workshops.
• Assist in the coordination of the Hub's work plan and implement established program schedule.
• In coordination with the Hub leadership team, lead, convene, facilitate team meetings, and ensure necessary decisions are made, notes are taken, and follow up is conducted.
• Prepare monthly reports and evaluation summaries, actively reporting monthly progress on implementation and status to funders, and sharing these reports with team members. Review all deliverables prepared by other team members before submitting these.
• Effectively maintain professional relationships with other agencies, Cornell faculty, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
• Maintain appropriate records and make reports to administrators and committees, as requested.
• Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials.
• Purchase materials relevant to the functioning of the program in keeping with needs and Association policies.
• Collect evaluation data from program participants based on existing framework.
• Collaborate with community agencies as requested or required to facilitate programming, special events, and activities.
• Submit proposals for grants and contracts that will fund new and existing program activities.
• Maintain extreme confidentiality of information, participant information and data collected.
• Coordinate volunteer enrollment and reporting process and work with the team to ensure all volunteer files, paperwork, and communication has been completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety - Applies to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy - Applies to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time, exempt position, 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation and sick leave.

Pay Rate Type: Salary

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day on April 4, 2025 and until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance. Contact Erika at eh482@cornell.edu with questions.

Sponsorship for employment VISA status is not available for this position.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Erika at eh482@cornell.edu.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Title:
Association Program Manager
Level:
003
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Jerilynn Cross

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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