Program Associate

About the Opportunity

Start Date: September 1st, 2026
Length of Fellowship: 10 months
Location Type: Hybrid (1 day/week on-site)

About Our Partner

Snohomish County PUD offers challenging projects with access to experienced resources and the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference. They are governed by elected community members, most of the staff live in their service territory, and many of them are lifelong residents. They deliver services that neighbors rely on for their quality of life – whether it’s safe water to drink, heat and light to keep them warm and safe, or energy to power businesses fueling the local economy.

What You’ll Do

• Assist customers in developing and implementing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plans and Energy Management plans (EMP) as required by the WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard, including items like developing an employee engagement plan or building a site’s internal energy management program.
• Support customers with implementing Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs).
• Support development of Program Health Dashboard.
• Lead outreach for Clean Buildings Tier 2 customer support.

What We Provide

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $5000.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 Personal Days (for a standard 10-month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals, including attendance at the NW SEM Fall Workshop.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
• Participation in the Building Operator Certification series.
• Green Building Practicum training.
• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Coursework, training, or experience in fields related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, data analysis, or building efficiency.
• Strong collaboration skills. Interact well with others; ability to find areas of mutual interest and establish and build relationships with others.
• Be an organized self-starter and have excellent time management skills; be effective at moving things forward independently without supervision.
• High attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Ability to format, design, and edit documents and reports in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills (writing, correspondence, speaking). Flexible and productive.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and be productive when working with other team members.
• The ability to work onsite on a hybrid basis. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.
• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the Clean Buildings Law, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, applying for grants, and implementing energy efficiency projects.

Hiring Values

SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to uplifting the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities can thrive. We strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we partner with and serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and environmental, social, and economic injustice. We welcome candidates who share SEI’s commitment to cultivating a people-centered work environment. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.