Efficiency Coach
About The Position
SEVCA’s mission is to empower and partner with individuals and communities to alleviate the hardships of poverty, provide opportunities to thrive, and eliminate root causes of poverty in southeastern Vermont. Our core values serve as the foundation for how we work with our communities and each other. Respect & Kindness: We treat everyone with dignity and compassion Accountability: We do what we say we will do Equity & Justice: We strive for fairness and celebrate diversity Learning & Growth: We embrace change and invest in growth Collaboration: We work together – across SEVCA and with our community Service Excellence: We put people and community first Position Summary The Efficiency Coach develops and implements a behavioral change model to support income eligible clients and other area residents in adopting energy efficiency habits and practices. They plan, direct, and directly provide energy conservation education, services, and activities with Weatherization-eligible household in collaboration with Weatherization staff, State agencies, Efficiency Vermont (EVT), and other community organizations offering education and services to improve energy efficiency and conservation skills. The Efficiency Coach organizes and oversees the presentation of an energy efficiency curriculum to local households and community groups in SEVCA's service area.
Requirements
- Professional, educational, and other experience or familiarity with energy efficiency and related programs, as well as knowledge of community resources is required.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills with a wide range of individuals is also required.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational, recordkeeping, computer and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with self-initiative and as an effective team member.
- Ability to travel frequently in service area and periodically around the state.
- A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable, insured vehicle.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and to use basic construction-related tools and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience effectively delivering training or educational information is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with Efficiency Vermont (EVT) to identify and enroll potential clients and provide income eligible Energy Efficiency Program (LEEP) services, materials and equipment to eligible households in SEVCA's service area.
- In conjunction with EVT, develop and initiate special projects to increase the capacity of EVT outreach to reach all eligible local families, including advertising, recruitment materials, and local publicity; and manage local outreach to recruit participants.
- Keep thorough and accurate records, including documentation of education, direct install, and outreach activities, and enter and compile data needed for ongoing evaluation, including documentation of group trainings, while maintaining confidentiality of all participant household information in compliance with all applicable laws, standards and regulations.
- Work with Weatherization staff to identify opportunities for education and behavior change among their clients; complete individualized goal setting with participants; provide regular progress assessment, home visits and other support as needed; and integrate project services into ongoing Weatherization services.
- Coordinate efforts with Family Services, Head Start, other SEVCA staff, and community partners to promote and deliver program services.
- Promote SEVCA'S Weatherization programs positively and proactively in meetings, as part of other initiatives, and in the community at large.
- Participate in program orientation and energy efficiency behavior change curriculum training, and in ongoing program-specific and general professional development training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
