What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Manager, Market Solutions & Education position at Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance?
Job Description
Job Description
Organization Overview
Mission : The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a collaborative network, promoting energy efficiency to optimize energy generation and reduce consumption, create jobs and decrease carbon emissions in all Midwest communities.
Vision : MEEA seeks an achievable pathway for all people and communities in the Midwest to receive the economic, environmental and societal benefits of energy efficiency and the larger clean energy economy.
At MEEA, we leverage our expertise to be the Midwest’s leading resource for our members, allies, policymakers and the broader sector to promote energy efficiency as the essential pathway to achieve a clean, affordable, equitable and sustainable future. We see energy efficiency as the least-cost foundation of the clean energy economy, creating immediate energy savings, providing career pathways, reducing emissions, improving new and existing buildings and boosting Midwest business and industries. MEEA develops connections and engagement opportunities for a diverse group of organizations to collaboratively create practical solutions. MEEA serves as a technical resource, promotes program and policy best practices and highlights emerging technologies, all to maximize energy savings, reduce costs, improve resiliency and lower energy burden.
Position Summary
MEEA seeks a team-oriented individual with a keen interest in new building technologies. The Technical Manager will track innovative programs, new technologies and pilots, trainings and education programs. The role requires strong project management and communication skills, a grasp of technical energy-related-issues and an interest in expanding impact in the clean energy sector.
The Technical Manager will report to the Market Solutions & Education Director and support the organization with research and technical assistance. As additional projects are identified, the Technical Manager may manage training and curriculum development, program and pilot design, and stakeholder collaboratives.
Responsibilities
- Develop subject-matter expertise and become a thought leader for new residential and C&I energy efficient technologies and programs, with a particular focus on advanced HVAC systems and heat pump water heaters
- Assist the Market Solutions & Education Director in identifying and developing new strategic projects and funding proposals to advance MEEA’s mission within these areas
- Coordinate educational and outreach opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of new technology opportunities and energy efficiency program best practices
- Conduct research on opportunities to increase new building technology adoption across the Midwest
- Track pilots and program developments in MEEA’s 13-state region and help disseminate this information to various audiences
- Manage MEEA’s Utility Research, Development & Demonstration Collaborative
- Collaborate with national laboratories and utilities to support new field demonstrations and pilots of new building technologies in the Midwest
- Develop fact sheets, presentations, white papers, blog posts, articles and other materials, as needed
- Coordinate with other areas of MEEA, including Building Codes & Policy, Membership, Marketing & Events and Policy
- Establish and maintain relationships – both internally and externally – that advance MEEA’s mission
- Data entry and organization for MEEA’s research projects
- Administrative tasks include organizing webinars, updating the website and completing grant reporting
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be expected to have the following qualifications :
Compensation
The Technical Manager position starts within an annual salary range of $70,000-$80,000. Compensation for a selected candidate will be commensurate with experience. MEEA offers a competitive employment benefits package that includes :
Location
Civic Opera Building, 20 N Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
This position is hybrid, with staff expected to reside in the Chicago area. Currently, MEEA staff are in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and work remotely the other three days.
To Apply
Visit www.mwalliance.org and navigate to our careers page. Submit your cover letter and resume through the online portal by 3 / 14 / 25. Candidates who do not submit both items will not be considered. Candidates identified for interviews will be asked to provide three references. No phone calls please.
MEEA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin and disability.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000