Home Energy Data Collector

Start Date: On or around May 1, 2025

FLSA status: Regular full time, exempt

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,0000 Annual salary based on experience

Reports to: Energy Efficiency Program Developer

About Cooperative Energy Futures

Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF) is a member-owned cooperative that exists to make clean energy accessible to all. We envision a future where community members own, manage, and use clean energy systems together for the collective benefit of all of us. We believe that while one person can only influence their own energy bills and use, many people acting together can change the entire energy system.

CEF develops and operates community solar gardens, with 13 projects across Minnesota offsetting the electricity needs of more than 1,000 member households, affordable housing solar projects serving low-and-moderate income renters and homeowners, and an energy efficiency program that makes home energy enhancements accessible to traditionally underserved households, including renters, low-income individuals, and others facing barriers to energy efficiency and electrification.

CEF has a particular focus on economic and racial justice, working to ensure that all projects are developed using an economic model that is deeply accessible to members regardless of income or credit and including options available at no upfront cost and net monthly savings, as well as prioritizing workforce equity in the energy industry. CEF uses member participation in our projects to build community wealth and unite and activate members from many different communities around a vision for our energy future that is rooted in community-controlled clean energy.

Primary Purpose

This position plays a primary role in implementing Cooperative Energy Futures’ home energy efficiency programming. The Energy Data Collector will be responsible for identifying, measuring, and assessing opportunities to reduce energy use at residential buildings. They will travel to pre-scheduled residential appointments and conduct in-the-field residential building assessments in Minneapolis, with possible future expansion into other Twin Cities metro communities. The position frequently interacts with program participants, energy analysts, and contractors to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

●  Conduct energy efficiency assessments, interact with participants, perform comprehensive assessment of residences, and conduct energy usage data analysis with provided software and equipment

●  Travel to 2-3 pre-scheduled appointments daily

●  Assess HVAC systems and insulation; likely required to enter attics, basements, and crawl spaces

●  Conduct blower door testing, combustion safety testing, and HVAC duct testing

●  Ensure individual quality control and cleanliness in each assessment

●  Install energy efficient light bulbs and water-efficient devices (such as showerheads and faucets),

as funding allows

●  Collect, track, photograph and submit all data into relevant platforms

●  Interact with participants and represent CEF and the program in a professional manner

●  Establish rapport with participants, understand their concerns and needs, and act as informal

energy educators through the assessment process, potentially in concert with community

navigators or translators

● Collaborate internally and externally through all phases of the assessment

●  Perform regular vehicle safety inspections and ensure regular maintenance is conducted

●  Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

●  Driver’s License and clean driving record

●  Willingness to work a flexible schedule, typically involving 4 workdays, 10 hours per day

●  Willingness to pursue BPI Building Analyst Technician Certification, if not already certified

(Certification will be paid by CEF)

●  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

●  Ability to engage respectfully and communicate clearly with homeowners, landlords, renters,

and contractors

●  Basic understanding of building science principles

●  Highly organized and detail oriented

●  Willingness to learn data collection software

●  Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

●  BPI Building Analyst - Technician Certification, or equivalent

●  BPI Building Science Principles Certification

●  Experience doing home visits

●  Experience completing home energy assessments

●  Fluency in a second language (especially Spanish, Somali, or Hmong)

Physical Requirements

Ability to complete home energy assessments, which may include: walking, climbing and descending stairs, carrying and utilizing equipment for home energy assessments, which may include ladders, blower doors, etc.

Working Conditions

The Data Collector will be required to complete several weeks of paid training at a partner organization located outside of Minnesota. Training is tentatively scheduled for mid-late May, 2025. CEF will cover travel-related expenses.

After training is completed, work will be performed primarily offsite in residential homes throughout Minneapolis (and may expand to other locations within the Twin Cities area). Some in-office meetings and meetings with local program partners across the Twin Cities may be required.

To Apply:

Submit a Resume and a Written Statement explaining why you are interested in this position to hiring@cooperativeenergyfutures.com. We will send additional follow up questions and interview scheduling to candidates we wish to interview. This position will remain open until filled with a target start by or before May 1, 2025.