Green Communities Grants Coordinator

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. The Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) mission is to create a clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy future for all in the Commonwealth. The Green Communities Division provides grants, technical assistance, and local support to help municipalities reduce energy use and costs by implementing clean energy projects in municipal buildings, facilities, and schools. DOER is seeking a Green Communities Grants Coordinator to administer several of the Green Communities Division’s grant programs. The Grants Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director of Green Communities and provides guidance, support, and analysis on issues related to their position. The Green Communities Grants Coordinator will manage the Green Communities Designation, Competitive, Municipal Energy Technical Assistance (META), and Regional Energy Planning Assistance (REPA) grants and coordinates future grants and/or programs as directed by the Director and Deputy Director.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis.
• Of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.
• A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
• No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing grant programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and track and report on program progress, spending, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives.
• Ability to develop and deliver creative engagement strategies for in-person and virtual meetings.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, including across agencies.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts and municipal climate and energy policies and priorities.
• Experience in energy or sustainability initiatives, with skills in policy, planning, or communications.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts municipal finance policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively use computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint, and website content management systems.
• Knowledge of municipal clean energy goals and DOER’s role in contributing to those goals.
• Ability to communicate DOER policies and regulations clearly and accurately to local government officials.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned Green Communities Division grant programs, including coordinating their development, application, and review processes, and contract execution.
• Ensure proper grant recipient documentation and reporting and oversee contract disbursements in coordination with the finance team.
• Monitor and evaluate grant results (quantitative & qualitative) and communicate program impacts.
• Manage the shared email inbox communications.
• Collaborate with Division staff on project implementation.
• Act as a backup resource for other Green Communities grant coordination as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree