Project Manager
April 2024
A. Position Description
The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) is actively seeking qualified candidates for a project manager role aimed at improving energy efficiency. This individual will be responsible for overseeing clean energy projects to transform the current state of building and transportation energy usage. The role entails leveraging existing expertise and resources, engaging stakeholders to understand their unique needs and perspectives, and implementing processes and special projects to advance SEEA’s initiatives across the Southeast.
Reporting directly to the director of technology and market solutions, the project manager will oversee the planning and execution of various initiatives, including building energy codes, energy efficiency programs, and workforce development efforts. Additionally, the role will involve cross team collaboration to ensure equitable and impactful outcomes.
The successful candidate will collaborate with external partners across state and local governments, nonprofits, academia, businesses, and utilities to support SEEA’s initiatives spanning 12 states and five U.S. territories. By engaging with a diverse array of stakeholders, the project manager will play a pivotal role in driving forward SEEA’s mission to advance decarbonization and energy efficiency in the Southeast.
B. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management
Working both collaboratively and independently, the project manager will:
Cultivate Expertise and Resources
The project manager will:
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
The project manager will support SEEAs stakeholder engagement and collaboration by:
Development
SEEA staff collaborate on proposal ideation, partner engagement and recruitment, and proposal creation to develop a body of work aligned with our mission and vision and meeting the needs of the Southeast. The project manager will:
C. Qualifications
If you are excited about the project manager role, but dont feel you meet every single criterion, we encourage you to apply anyway! Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups tend to self-select out of opportunities at higher rates. We take a holistic approach to all our hiring practices and want to hire those best aligned with our mission and goals.
D. Classification
This is a full-time, exempt salaried position based in Atlanta, Georgia. SEEAs current hybrid work schedule requires a minimum of two in-office workdays per week.
SEEA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an environment that supports and advances diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
E. How to Apply
Qualified candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to SEEAs BambooHR platform. Please, no emails or calls.
SEEAs hiring process, on average, takes two months to complete, including virtual and in-person interviews. Candidates considered for interviews will be asked to provide three professional or academic references. Candidates may also be asked to provide a writing sample or invited to complete a written assessment.
About SEEA
The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2007, SEEA is the only regional energy efficiency organization serving eleven states across the Southeast and island territories. SEEA ensures people have the knowledge, resources, and opportunities to use energy more efficiently. We advance effective state, local, and utility policies, support the implementation of strong building energy codes, expand the availability and access to resources to address energy efficiency in buildings, and support equitable engagement in energy planning processes across all communities.
SEEAs Culture & Benefits
SEEA offers a highly collaborative and supportive work environment to allow employees to be authentic, learn, grow, and demonstrate their leadership abilities. We are committed to fostering an environment of transparency and trust that will enable us to learn from one another and incorporate diversity, inclusion, and equity in all we do. Because we work with a broad selection of stakeholders to address complex and evolving issues, all employees receive training on collaborative leadership, including the dimensions of trust, facilitating powerful and productive meetings, collaborative problem-solving, and stakeholder identification and engagement.
Additionally, employees receive the following benefits: