Program Manager - High-Performance Building Courses

Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction•Newton, MA

22h•$50,000 - $56,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction (Studio HPDC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-performance building practices. They achieve this through education, workforce development, and professional community building, with a focus on addressing climate change through the built environment. Studio HPDC aims to develop new approaches to training, certification, and career pathways in high-performance building, with the goal of widely distributing learning opportunities to make sustainable building careers accessible at the scale needed for decarbonization. The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of Studio HPDC’s High-Performance Building courses, which are targeted at mid-career builders in Eastern Massachusetts. The 'High-Performance Building for Carpenters' course is their flagship program. The role involves significant participation in course development work, aiming to enhance facilitator recruitment and retention, expand course offerings, and reach a larger audience of mid-career builders. This position requires a blend of program management, data analysis, team-building, facilitation, creativity, cultural competency, technical knowledge in sustainable building, and the ability to manage comprehensive educational programs aligned with the organization's mission.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, preferably in sustainable building, energy efficiency, or environmental sustainability.
Experience with instructional design and adult learning.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive them to successful completion, including developing and executing work plans, and delivering complex project activities on time and within budget.
Familiarity and some direct experience with high-performance building practices, including energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and green building certifications.
Comfort and skill operating in a small, growing organization where systems and processes are being built as work is delivered.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Expertise with cultural competency: understanding the diverse cultural backgrounds, histories, and experiences of students.
Passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to promoting high-performance building practices through education and capacity-building.
Skilled at use of Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Use of Canva, Squarespace, social media platforms.

Responsibilities

Support Studio HPDC marketing efforts for the High-Performance Building courses, including creating social media posts and brochures, and using social media to identify new builder relationships.
Manage the pipeline of course participant leads and relationships to encourage new and repeat enrollment.
Create summary materials describing Studio HPDC’s courses and their impact for various audiences.
Manage the data and logistics of participants and facilitators, including payments, participant and facilitator information, completion data, and support for tuition grants.
Organize and deliver facilitator preparation and debrief sessions, and orientation for guest professionals.
Prepare training sites for each session, including setting up tables, chairs, printed materials, projectors, slides, mock-up assembly materials, tools, and arranging for food and beverages.
Ensure course materials are up-to-date, in stock, organized, and shareable with partners and funders.
Capture and track feedback on the course, participant learning outcomes, and outreach efforts, summarizing data for internal and external audiences.
Support grant writing and fundraising campaigns related to the course and its expansion.
Engage and build inclusive relationships with diverse external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, technical educators, policymakers, learning scientists, donors, and community members.
Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and community outreach activities related to high-performance building education.
Participate in and contribute to building science community discussions.