Community Energy Advisor

Location: New York State (Other) · Cornell Cooperative Extension

The Energy Advisor will primarily assist with the teaching of energy efficiency and clean energy education programs in the Mohawk Valley Region, specifically in Oneida, Herkimer, Schoharie, Otsego, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties. This position, alongside other Energy Team members, will work to inform residents, multifamily building owners, and small businesses, with an emphasis in low-to-moderate income and priority communities, of the options for adopting clean energy strategies in their homes and businesses. This position is also responsible for working as a team member and provides input to the supervisor on implementation and evaluation of these energy programs.
Work includes assisting in establishing and maintaining relationships and collaborating with community partners and local stakeholders to lend energy efficiency and clean energy programs to more-holistically address energy inequities. This position will deliver information and provide education in a wide variety of settings, including, but not limited to: providing educational tables/booths at community events; presenting before large audiences; making one-on-one phone calls; following up with leads/clients to provide additional information; assist leads/clients with navigating every step of applying for relevant energy efficiency and clean energy programs available to them; helping troubleshoot obstacles to adopting clean energy strategies; coordinating with local energy contractors in providing accurate information on the programs, etc. This position will collaborate with community groups, energy contractors, supervisor and other team members to coordinate and implement engaging educational programs. This position will also serve as a subject matter resource and carry out administrative tasks that support the educational program and fulfill funding requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position, including but not limited to, any of the following:
  • teaching non-formal educational programs, with a preference for experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy, or related topics
  • social work with an emphasis on housing/energy assistance
  • assisting low-income households receiving subsidized housing services
• Experience working independently, as well as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new information and communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities according to those set with the team and immediate supervisor.
• An earnest desire to empower households and communities to create change and a matching patience to move at the speed of trust.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.
• Experience establishing and working with community stakeholders, especially those with limited income.
• Experience working with, and assisting in developing institutional relationships in Oneida, Herkimer, Schoharie, Otsego, Fulton, or Montgomery Counties.
• Experience working as a volunteer or supervising volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Aptitude for digital technologies and strategies for educational and communication applications.
• Empathy, sincerity, and an ability to positively navigate challenges.

• Position Details: Expected Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours per week- Onsite Position.Wage/Hourly: $25.00 per hourLocation: Oneida County CCE office in Oriskany, NY . No remote work available.
  Benefits: Great Benefits; including spectacular time off!

  • NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
  • NYS Retirement!!!
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
  • Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
  • Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
  • Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
  • Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually!!
  Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery – 70%

• Utilize established program resources and materials in program work.
• Use a variety of delivery methods including workshops, public events, articles, web pages and social media to deliver programs.
• Teach clean energy education programming per established Plan of Work.
• Represent the Energy Team to the public and community leaders in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
• Occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to adapt materials created by the Energy Team and other professionals to create lesson plans that meet local community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
• Assist in maintaining linkages with Cornell and other SUNY institutions as part of program delivery.
• Serve as subject matter resource and respond to questions about energy efficiency.
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and the Energy Team to achieve Association program delivery goals.

Program Evaluation – 10%

• Interact with program participants to gather informal program evaluation information.
• Work alongside Energy Team to interpret evaluation information based on existing program parameters and assist in making recommendations for program improvement.
• Implement program evaluation as designed.
• Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as directed.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction – 5%

• Work in cooperation with the Energy Team to help establish priorities, objectives, and programming for the Clean Energy Program that are supportive of the Association’s mission.
• Assist in the planning of public events and program activities.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for fund development activities.
• Assist in directing/organizing community focus groups and/or advisory committees to support programming initiatives.
• Assist in fostering effective professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.

Management – 5%

• Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials) to the Program Supervisor and Energy Team as identified.
• Demonstrate judgment and discretion to solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the program, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures, as needed.

Coordination/Operation – 5%

• Collect budgetary information as needed.
• Assist in gathering information for grant/contract proposals as needed.
• Assist supervisor in supporting the administrative needs of writing grant/contract proposals as requested to ensure continued funding.

Professional Improvement & 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.
• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
• Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
  
  

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator I

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Regina Lowder

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.

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