Product Coordinator

Who are we?

Michaels Energy is a veteran-owned energy consulting firm that exists to help businesses minimize waste and maximize value. Our energy and engineering gurus are obsessed with optimizing buildings and processes to maximize energy savings and profits, minimize utility grid stress and carbon footprints, and keep this big, beautiful planet in tip-top shape. Our passion is developing long-term client relationships with energy users, utilities, consultants, and partners. This passion combined with our core values of proactive and responsive service, intuitive analysis, collaborative partnerships, and fanatical execution, forms the foundation of our corporate culture.

We’re proud to share that Michaels Energy is one of Inc’s Best Workplaces of 2024. This award is given to workplaces that foster an environment where employees willingly go above and beyond in their work, advocate for the organization, and intend to stay into the future.

What is the role?

Michaels Energy is seeking an administrative professional to support energy efficiency programs in Chicago. The Product Coordinator will manage project tracking, administrative tasks, documentation, and reporting. Reporting to the Manager of Product Management, you will assist with meeting client, customer, and delivery team needs. You will work closely with a cross-functional delivery team that includes engineering, as well as external customers. We are looking for someone who will live our company values and thrive in a role that can manage multiple projects and tasks, and work collaboratively with team members of varied backgrounds.

• Work closely with the Product Manager to deliver an assigned portfolio of energy efficiency programs.
• Manage the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities including project tracking, reports, notes, communicating action items, project set-up, project follow-up, scheduling, and quality assurance (QA) reviews.
• Manage small programs, projects, or initiatives with limited direction.
• Participate in and occasionally guide meetings with internal and external partners, customers, and clients.
• Assist in communicating with and managing external subcontractors, vendors, and program partners.
• Be knowledgeable of and able to answer questions on the status of projects, initiatives, and deliverables tied to program delivery.
• Work closely with cross-functional program delivery teams to achieve goals, drive program deliverables, and create a positive customer experience.
• Assist in budget tracking for project and program delivery.

How do you contribute?

After 3 months, you have….

• Learned internal company processes and business practices.
• Gained a basic understanding of assigned energy efficiency programs in Chicago.
• Developed a high-level ability to complete administrative duties, such as project tracking and quality assurance reviews.

After 6 months, you have….

• Gained an in-depth understanding of assigned energy efficiency programs in Chicago.
• Become a project and process Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Operate with little to no supervision.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of office experience, preferably in a coordinator-type role
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills
• Project management skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn new software systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter with high levels of personal accountability
• Team player, ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive and collaborative style
• Ability/option to travel as needed/on occasion in the Chicago metro area and/or the corporate office
• An interest or experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, or related is preferred

Where can you work?

• Remote / Hybrid near any Michaels Energy office
• Preference for Chicago, IL

Why work for Michaels Energy?

The top reasons Michaels Energy is an awesome place to work, besides helping the world save energy.

• We Never Stop Learning
• Flexible Work Hours
• Collaborative
• Career Development
• Beer Fridays
• Fresh Fruit Daily
• Wellness Rewards
• Fun Company Outings

Michaels Energy Diversity Statement

We strive to build and nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming for all employees. We know diversity and inclusion are essential to innovation, a strong work environment and exceptional results. This fits in well with our culture that celebrates the unique, the different, and the individual. For us, this is who are and what we do, not just words in a policy.