Project Manager, Community Consulting

Organization Description

Elevate seeks to create a just and equitable world in which everyone has clean and affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities — no matter who they are or where they live. Our programs, policy agenda, and partners reflect this commitment.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff well-being and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

The Project Manager, Community Consulting

The Project Manager, Community Consulting leads the implementation of projects and programs, maintains client relationships, and assists with program development for initiatives related to affordable housing and sustainable communities with an emphasis on energy and water efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization and community resilience. Projects focus on providing technical assistance to communities to help them achieve their sustainability goals by identifying funding opportunities, connecting them to technical resources, and providing expertise in policy and program design centered on equity, economic inclusion, and community and stakeholder engagement. This position requires experience with community engagement best practices and some technical background in building science and policy. The Project Manager, Community Consulting collaborates with others in the National Strategic Engagement team and with core service departments of Elevate, as well as our national partner organizations.

The Project Manager reports directly to the Associate Director, Community Consulting. The position is located in Chicago. This position is currently a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regular project/program updates and results to internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversee project teams that include staff from across Elevate.
• Support client engagement nationally, including conducting customer outreach, preparing for and participating in client meetings, developing proposals, and coordinating with partnership managers across teams.
• Center the lives and voices of economically disadvantaged and Black, Brown, and Indigenous people and communities.
• Represent Elevate with local, state, and national energy efficiency stakeholders at meetings, conferences, etc.
• Lead projects and support programs for Elevate’s national consulting work.
• Build trust and cultivate relationships that align with mission-oriented projects, supporting and redirecting resources to those who are most impacted by climate change.
• Support development and launch programs and projects at the intersection of Elevate’s mission and the needs of local communities.
• Stay current on affordable housing policies, energy efficiency and green design trends, and available financial and program offerings for building owners, developers, municipalities, and community-based organizations.
• Coordinate across teams and with partner organizations on projects and support client delivery of programs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Skill in listening and amplifying the voices and vision of the community
• Experience developing and coordinating values-driven, community-rooted programming
• Bachelor’s degree required or relevant lived experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as facilitate collaboration and accountability
• At least one (1+) years of experience in energy, climate, equity, or other related work
• Ability to foster meaningful and authentic relationships that are supportive and inclusive across internal team, external partners, and municipal clients
• Commitment to Elevate’s mission and racial equity statement
• Comfortable with change and uncertainty
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel as required
• Experience successfully managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering on time and within budget
• At least one (1+) years project management experience including developing proposals, managing and tracking resources, maintaining client relationships, budgeting and financial reporting, internal and client progress reporting and quality assurance of deliverables.

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $65,000 – $75,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.