Job Description:

WHO We Are:

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we're committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh foods resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we've constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans, to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.

We are seeking an Energy Manager to join our team!

The Energy Manager will support the Real Estate Team at Self-Help, working closely on design, construction, and ongoing operations in an expanding portfolio that currently consists of over 25 commercial properties in multiple states. The Energy Manager will help ensure that Self-Help green guidelines are followed during major construction and renovation projects; they will identify opportunities for energy efficiency retrofits and rooftop solar investments in existing buildings, and analyze the value proposition for the investment. They will collaborate with co-workers across the Real Estate Team to implement key investments, including managing vendors and evaluating resulting energy improvements. Monitoring HVAC systems through careful attention to temperature settings, setbacks and other key components of active energy management will be a significant part of the job to ensure health, safety, comfort and energy efficiency in our buildings. Also, the Energy Manager will identify and help secure utility rebates, tax credits, and other financial and technical assistance supports.

WHAT You'll DO:

• Oversee energy management for all properties within the Real Estate Team's portfolio, including both directly managed and third-party managed buildings, to ensure optimal energy efficiency and performance, including thermostat and HVAC controls.

• Monitor spikes and trends in utility usage using existing online dashboard.

• Monitor utility rate schedules, work to shift to more cost-effective rates where feasible.

• Maintain utility data to support Self-Help's annual carbon footprint reports.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency; analyze the value proposition for individual projects, secure approvals from Director of Property & Asset Management, Real Estate Team Leader and other Self-Help decision-makers as relevant.

• Assist colleagues with retrofit implementation, including contractor management.

• Identify and help secure available utility rebates, tax credits, grants, and other subsidies from federal, state, local and other sources.

• Support the Real Estate Team in applying the Self-Help green guidelines for major renovations and new construction projects. Our commercial green guidelines are modeled on LEED, while small-scale residential uses the SystemVision program.

• Identify and help secure subsidy, rebates, grants, et al. for green building measures.

• Evaluate and update current practices related to EV charging infrastructure at Self-Help buildings, including charging networks and leased vs. owned systems.

• Recommend property management guidelines for "pay to charge" practices for Self-Help tenants, guests, and staff.

• Build network of vendors.

• Act as a change agent to drive Self-Help's economic inclusion initiatives by integrating supplier diversity and the use of businesses owned by women and people of color in third party contracting and vendor management for relevant products and services.

• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues who manage Self-Help's Clean Energy Plan. The work of the Energy Manager is a critical component of Self-Help's overall greenhouse gas reduction strategy.

• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary.

WHAT You'll NEED:

• Associate degree in related field and 4 years of work experience in commercial building energy management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with energy efficiency, conservation, renewable energy technologies and practices, infrastructure, construction, operations management, data analysis, or related fields.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), or other industry-recognized professional certification in energy management, energy auditing, or related fields strongly preferred.

• Proficient with energy/emissions data analysis, modeling, and reporting tools/software.

• Demonstrated success in leading change and managing execution of strategies, processes, and projects, especially related to commercial building energy management.

• Process-oriented with experience in implementing efficient workflows and analysis.

• Preference for working in organizations that prioritize teamwork and collaboration.

• High level of personal initiative for relationship building, teamwork, and collaboration.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and vendors across multiple locations throughout the Real Estate Team's footprint.

• Proficiency balancing multiple priorities, meeting tight timelines, and working effectively.

• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel and work outside of normal business hours.

If you are interested in who we are and what we do; have a strong desire to work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all - THIS is the place for you! Click the "apply now" button to apply!

Compensation:

Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Compensation ranges for each position are based on local market rates and will be determined by geography, role, and experience.

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.

Self-Help is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company Disclaimer:

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.