Part Time Energy Educator

SEEL • Marquette, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Energy Educators will lead the daily Business Energy Consultations and Home Energy Assessment Program. These consultations and inspections require a home/business energy assessment, interface with multiple databases, installation of energy-saving devices, and ensuring that high-quality customer satisfaction is delivered.

Requirements

• Training in weatherization and/or energy efficiency principles and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in an urban setting with people of diverse backgrounds
• Exercises good judgment and always maintains safety
• Able to lead, motivate, be diplomatic, and build positive rapport with customers
• Able to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Able to bend, stoop and reach
• Able to learn and work with new technology (e.g., handheld data devices)
• Current Michigan driver’s license and good driving record
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Able to work in very fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solver.
• Able to respond to diverse sets of challenges in the field and do whatever it takes to meet project deliverables on schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers, superiors and customers
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial energy audits and the direct install measures
• Ability to influence customers to move toward additional utility and non-utility programs to gain additional savings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home and business energy assessments, including travel, customer meetings, paperwork, and data input using a handheld tablet.
• Install energy-saving devices.
• Maintain accurate supply inventory on a daily basis.
• Communicate project goals and represent project partners positively.
• Record findings from energy assessments (e.g., insulation level, thermostat type, furnace efficiency and condition) and manage required forms and worksheets.
• Educate customers on low- and no-cost energy conservation measures (e.g., sealing air leaks, changing furnace filters).
• Provide customers with information on additional energy education and savings opportunities, including referrals to social service programs and assistance in creating energy-saving action plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees