Housing, Climate, and Energy Project Manager

VITAL COMMUNITIES, INC.•White River Junction, VT

2d•$31 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager leads a portfolio of intersectional projects that advance innovative solutions to regional challenges, with particular focus on communities disproportionately impacted. The role supports Vital Communities' Housing Program and Climate & Energy Program, and may also collaborate with other program areas. Because the work is grant-funded and fluctuates, the project portfolio will evolve. Housing Program work includes representing Vital Communities in housing coalitions and organizing the Annual Housing Breakfast, an event of approximately 150 attendees. Climate & Energy Program work includes engaging and supporting town energy committees and climate action groups across the Upper Valley, organizing the Annual Energy Committee Roundtable, and developing a regional solid waste reduction project. The Project Manager will also explore projects at the intersection of housing and climate or energy, such as weatherization's potential benefits for climate goals and housing affordability. The position may supervise interns and volunteers. Personal transportation is required, as is willingness to work occasional nights and weekends for community events and stakeholder meetings. The position is regular, non-exempt, full-time at 35 hours per week, and hybrid, with in-person meetings in the office or at locations around the Upper Valley.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a comparable combination of relevant education and experience.
Strong project management skills, including prioritizing work across multiple projects and applying time-management practices to achieve grant outcomes on schedule and within budget.
Excellent event management skills and interest in leading the design and implementation of at least two annual events.
Ability to work successfully in a relationship-based culture and connect with community members and stakeholders with varied viewpoints and philosophies.
Comfort facilitating meetings.
Clear verbal and written communication, including explaining complex concepts to varied audiences and producing concise, engaging written content.
Experience gathering and analyzing data, using it to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
Personal transportation and willingness to work occasional nights and weekends for community events and stakeholder meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in housing and/or climate or energy.
Familiarity with Results-Based Accountability.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement for assigned initiatives.
Ensure projects comply with Vital Communities' policies and procedures and funder requirements.
Contribute to budget development and tracking.
Manage contract invoicing and payments.
Ensure projects leverage and build on other Vital Communities and partner initiatives for maximum impact.
Contribute to shared measurement and analysis.
Collaborate with program teammates and external stakeholders to establish equity-centered, results-based accountability measures.
Gather and analyze data to track progress and identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement.
Support grant management and reporting, including collaborating on grant applications and providing narrative content for progress reports.
Collaborate to strengthen Upper Valley program partners, networks, and systems.
Apply systems thinking to project management and partner engagement.
Work with partners to design engaging public events and demonstration projects that advance regional goals and grant objectives.
Work with the Communications Manager to share program events and messaging with a broad audience.
Represent Vital Communities in Upper Valley program networks and housing coalitions.
Engage and support town energy committees and climate action groups across the Upper Valley.
Organize the Annual Housing Breakfast and Annual Energy Committee Roundtable.
Develop a project around regional solid waste reduction efforts and explore work connecting housing and climate or energy.
Potentially supervise interns and volunteers.