Project Manager - Clean Energy Siting

ECLARO is looking for a Project Manager - Clean Energy Siting for our client in Albany, NY. Our client advocates for energy efficiency and clean energy technology.

Responsibilities

• Local government and stakeholder engagement: In coordination with and/or at the request of the Siting Team, assist local governments and various stakeholders with questions or needs pertaining to clean energy planning and development, including written and verbal correspondence, virtual or in-person meetings and calls, presentations, and drafting memos/guidance documents.
• Supporting resource/training development: As requested, support the Siting Team in developing public-facing tools, resources, and trainings on relevant topics.
• Supporting engagement planning/execution: As requested, support the Siting Team in developing and executing public-facing clean energy engagement opportunities.
• Provide objective technical support and assistance: Work to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for clean energy project development, seeking to maximize community participation and education around clean energy, with a focus on project-agnostic support centered on technologies and broader educational/planning efforts.
• Collaborate on cross-team or cross-agency projects relevant to Clean Energy Siting Teamwork, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned that contribute to the key outcomes of the Clean Energy Siting Team.

Skills

• Strong work ethic, and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to handle numerous projects/municipal engagements concurrently.
• Strong communication, education, and outreach skills, including the ability to navigate contentious or controversial topics and engage effectively with local governments.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with local governments and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following technology areas: solar, wind, or energy storage.
• Working knowledge or some familiarity with the role of local governments in the clean energy development process (e.g., understanding of zoning/local laws, SEQR, local and state permitting pathways, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in a public-facing role related to planning/zoning, sustainability, clean energy, or related fields (e.g., previous roles could include environmental or energy consulting, environmental non-profit, regional planning organization, or working for a developer or other industry stakeholder in a public-facing capacity).
• Ability to draft written correspondence, memos, and guidance documents for local governments and stakeholders.
• Public speaking ability, and competency with giving presentations and leading virtual or in-person engagements with local governments and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including project management/oversight experience (preferred).

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

IT Systems

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
• Virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex)
• CRM platforms, including but not necessarily limited to Salesforce
• Geospatial mapping and data platforms (e.g., ESRI products, QGIS, etc.), possibly