Associate Market Engagement Consultant (Business)

Resource Innovations

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Resource Innovations is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Market Engagement Consultant (Business) with a strong background in energy efficiency programs and community engagement to join our dynamic team. As an Associate Market Engagement Consultant (Business) you will engage and work with Weatherization Service Providers (WSPs), Contractors, and Community Organizations to promote utility sponsored energy efficiency programs. The programs are delivered in VA and NC to income qualified, elderly, and disabled customers. You will make an impact by helping WSPs and Contractors to expand the reach of these programs to eligible customers in Virginia. Key duties include outreach to WSPs and Contractors, developing relationships with key community organizations, working with the client’s vendors, hosting outreach events to promote programs, and working with our internal marketing department as well as the client’s marketing department to achieve program visibility. This position will serve Virginia utility clients and the ideal candidate will reside in Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, or the Tidewater region. Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree and 2+years’ experience in an outreach role with a community organization or an organization promoting programs, highly desired.
Proficiency with computers, cloud-based software applications, and Microsoft Suite products
Knowledgeable about energy efficiency programs
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Work well in a team environment
Ability to travel 50% to 60% of the time mostly in Virginia
Have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a personal vehicle to visit WSPs, contractors, and organizations
Must be comfortable working with the public, trade allies, contractors, local organizations, and property management companies
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with WSPs and Contractors to develop strategies to increase outreach and referrals from local organizations in communities across the state (I.E. local Social Services offices, local Salvation Armies, and Veteran organizations).
Assist with bringing on additional trade allies as needed.
Plan and host outreach events.
Identify, track, and report outreach activities monthly by region.
Provide ongoing support and collaboration to team members and key stakeholders.
Monitor & track production for the IAQ Solar Program.
Communicate wt installers to resolve ongoing maintenance issues.
Serve as Point of Contact (POC) for assigned WSPs and Independent Contractors.
Other duties as assigned.