Department:UF IFAS Extension & SustainabilityStart Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. The Energy Program Specialist will implement a grant and outreach program aimed at achieving savings through energy and water conservation in the built environment. Staff and volunteer training and engagement, partnership development, and program recruitment will be involved to maximize the impact of the program on building efficiency and housing affordability. The position will oversee a grant-funded low-income energy program aimed at reducing utility bills for vulnerable residents through efficiency rebates and education.Educational Program Development and Delivery
Create educational and training materials related to the Energy Upgrade program. This may include research and development of lesson plans, educational games, fact sheets, videos, power point presentations, blogs, and more.
Coordinate, organize, and deliver programming for sustainability programs, with a focus on residential water and energy conservation for underserved community members. Delivery methods may include classes, workshops, trainings, events, webinars, and more.
Serve as a resource and provide leadership and direction to the sustainability program, volunteers, residents, funders, and grant stakeholders. Provide responses to individual stakeholder questions, in addition to group education formats.
Communications, Outreach, Marketing
Develop, design, and maintain communication tools for use with various partners such as subject-specific brochures, infographics, flyers, informative emails and e-newsletters, social media posts, videos and other material that furthers the Extension education mission.
Create and promote success stories across the community to highlight programs, projects, and partners.
Lead or assist in planning, marketing, recruitment, and implementation efforts for events and workshops.
Establish and maintain effective system for community information, contacts, list serves, etc.
Work to build positive relationships and maintain regular communication with diverse, strategic community partners and provide regular opportunities for networking and engagement with a goal of ensuring a connected and informed environmental network.
Analysis and Administration
Administrative duties to support the sustainability program such as data entry and analysis, reporting, research, literature reviews, grant writing, grant reporting, and grant management support.
Evaluate educational programs and activities and process evaluation data.
Track program and grant metrics to show success and to evaluate opportunities for improvement.
Develop and maintain reports and records.
Process grant and rebate applications, and grant budget paperwork.
Advise and interpret local, state, and federal energy and water conservation programs and incentives for citizens. Stays informed on legislative policies related to the sustainability sector.
Plan, schedule, facilitate, and attend meetings, committees, events, and programs. Create meeting agendas and summary reports.
Identify and document process and program improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
About YouMinimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in Education, Communications, Planning, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Political Science, Building Science, Energy Technology, Social Work or related field based on teaching topic (Energy and Water Efficiency, Sustainability).
Two (2) years of experience.
Related science or environmental education teaching experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for required education.
Preferred education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Political Science, Environmental Education, Sustainability, Marketing, Communications, Biology or closely related fields. Prefer education and/or experience in both environmental studies and communications.
Previous science or environmental education teaching experience.
Bilingual preferred.
Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and/or machines, equipment, special tools as required for the job:
Background in sustainability, environmental education, marketing, communications, writing, video production, grant administration and project management.
Ability to prepare and coordinate educational materials.
Ability to create and generate reports.
Knowledge of research techniques/methods of data collection and analysis.
Ability to develop, design, and deliver in-person, e-learning and web-based classes.
Ability to plan and facilitate trainings and meetings.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload, work on multiple projects simultaneously and independently, often with tight deadlines.
Ability to work within a program budget and monitor grant funding.
Ability to collect and report our financial data.
Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and in non-technical terms. Presentation skills are essential to this role.
Level 2 (DCF Clearinghouse) background check screening will be required for working with youth including online Youth Protection Training with a minimum score of 90%.
Must be flexible and willing to work irregular hours, including evening and weekend events. Pay: $52,936.00Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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