Program & Operations Specialist (Clean Power Institute)

American Clean Power•Washington, DC

40d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Program & Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing CPI's workforce and education initiatives across the clean energy sector. This position combines program management, system administration, and stakeholder engagement to support the implementation of programs that strengthen America's clean energy workforce pipeline. This role requires the ability to manage complex projects, collaborate across teams, and ensure operational excellence while driving measurable impact in workforce growth and education. The Specialist manages CPI's learning management system (LMS), tracks and analyzes workforce program data, supports partnerships and communications, and ensures alignment between operations, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

2-4 years of professional experience in workforce development, energy sector programs, association management, or learning systems administration.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented with a track record of accuracy and thoroughness in work.
Strong writing and communication skills; ability to synthesize information clearly for diverse audiences.
Analytical ability to collect, interpret, and visualize program data to inform continuous improvement.
Sound judgment in handling sensitive information and engaging with external stakeholders.
Adept working independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
Strong customer service orientation, demonstrated through perspective-taking and the ability to design tools, resources, and work products that meet the needs of diverse audiences (e.g., employers, educators, partners, and jobseekers).
Learner's mindset with openness to feedback, curiosity, and eagerness to continuously develop knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with learning management systems (LMS) or training platforms strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain CPI's learning management system (LMS), including content management, user support, reporting, and continuous platform improvement.
Support the planning and delivery of workforce and education programs
Manage CPI's job board platform, monitoring activity and revenue, troubleshooting technical issues, and analyzing usage data to recommend improvements.
Collect, analyze, and report on key performance metrics to evaluate workforce initiatives and inform program strategy.
Support grant and funding activities, including data tracking, reporting, and documentation.
Provide operational support for CPI programs, including scheduling, task management, action item tracking/follow-up, and coordination with internal ACP teams.
Serve as a trusted point of contact for partners, members, and external stakeholders, ensuring timely, professional communication.
Draft and edit stakeholder-facing communications, including emails, meeting notes, and follow-up summaries.
Support coordination of board meetings, advisory councils, and working groups, ensuring agendas, logistics, and follow-up items are well managed.
Represent CPI in small-group settings and industry working groups as needed.
Track budgets, expenses, and invoices in collaboration with ACP's finance team.
Support project planning and execution for CPI meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of CPI, including managing the calendars of the vice president and executive director.