Community Energy Specialist

MICHIGAN ENERGY OPTIONS

Michigan Energy Options (MEO), a nonprofit, has been serving the community since 1978. We pursue daily our mission of guiding communities toward being more sustainable and resilient through the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy. We do so by providing our unbiased expertise and research, our results-driven programs, and our collaborations with decision makers, business leaders and residents of Michigan.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Energy Specialist plays an important role in promoting energy efficiency within the Lansing community. The specialist will engage directly with residents and small businesses to assess energy consumption, provide tailored recommendations, and directly install energy-saving products. The specialist will also play a key role in community outreach by promoting the program at events, retail visits, and by connecting with local partners. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the Lansing community's diverse and vulnerable populations and a strong commitment to client service.

This is a Lansing-based hybrid field position. Work may be completed from MEO’s Lansing office or the employee’s home. Regular local travel and in-person visits are essential, and applicants must be comfortable entering people’s homes. The employee must have a reliable internet service capable of supporting provided equipment, including a Voice over Internet Protocol phone, laptop, and tablet.

While prior experience is beneficial, it's not a strict requirement. This position would be ideal for individuals with an interest in energy conservation or advocating for low-income communities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently manage daily workload, prioritize responsibilities, identify program needs and opportunities, and take initiative to address them with minimal supervision.
• Conduct basic energy assessments of homes and small businesses, collect required information, and directly install energy-saving products.
• Engage and foster positive relationships with local communities within the Lansing area.
• Communicate to clients the opportunities for improving energy efficiency in their buildings.
• Document each visit, including generating reports for clients.
• Perform outreach activities through events and site visits, occasionally outside of normal business hours.
• Maintain a record of product inventory and identify items that need to be replenished.
• Perform other MEO program and client support duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, identify program needs, solve problems proactively, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Customer-focused with the ability to interact with and provide guidance to Lansing-area residents by phone and in person, including working inside occupied homes.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to independently prioritize work, meet deliverables and deadlines, and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Residency within the Lansing area is preferred.
• Flexibility to learn new programs as needed.
• Must have and be willing to use a personal vehicle for job-related tasks and responsibilities.
• Training will be available for the qualified candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are welcome to submit a resume and cover letter to Michigan Energy Options, 405 W Greenlawn Ave, Suite 110B, Lansing MI 48910 or by email to hr@michiganenergyoptions.org.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership. The selected applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within 20 miles of Lansing, Michigan?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lansing, MI 48910

Salary : $20 - $22