Senior Program Manager - Charging Smart
About The Position
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager to support the Local Initiatives team in increasing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging. The role works with partners to recruit communities and provide technical assistance to local governments seeking designation through the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Charging Smart program. As part of a small, dynamic team, the Senior Program Manager will help communities reduce local barriers to EV charging, with a focus on permitting and inspection, planning and zoning, government operations, utility engagement, and market development, as well as related federal, state, and local topics. The position also collaborates with a broad coalition of stakeholders and demonstrates thought leadership at strategic and tactical levels. The role may occasionally support other duties and IREC programs as needed. It is a term position ending July 31, 2027, with potential for extension based on funding. IREC team members collaborate primarily in a virtual environment using remote meeting, project management, and other collaboration tools. Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the United States. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the application window is expected to close on November 15, 2026.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in public policy, economics, planning, local government management, public affairs, environmental studies, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in municipal or regional government affairs, public affairs, the solar industry, EV charging, or another renewable energy field.
- Demonstrated success with stakeholder outreach and program recruitment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and clear, persuasive technical writing skills.
- Proven ability to provide high-quality customer service.
- Ability to work independently and with a geographically distributed team to meet deadlines.
- Ability to build a professional network, travel approximately 5% of the time, and present effectively at local, regional, and national meetings, conferences, and other events.
- Demonstrated passion for transportation electrification or renewable energy.
- Willingness to be flexible, adapt to new technologies, learn, and shift course as needs arise.
- Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience managing federally funded programs.
- Knowledge of local and regional planning, zoning, and permitting processes.
- Education or experience in EV charger deployment.
- Experience managing large groups of external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support outreach efforts and work with partner organizations to recruit communities to the Charging Smart program.
- Promote Charging Smart by communicating program benefits to stakeholders.
- Assist local governments in identifying and implementing programs and practices that build robust local EV and EV charging markets.
- Evaluate local government policies against Charging Smart best practices.
- Design and deliver presentations to local government officials.
- Manage external contractors to ensure project goals and deliverables are met.
- Facilitate meetings and build relationships with local government officials and their stakeholders.
- Lead or participate in internal working groups on program evaluation, outreach and recruitment strategies, criteria development, and technical assistance.
- Support the designation review process and maintain program data in Salesforce.
- Develop resources such as white papers, fact sheets, presentations, and tools to help local governments learn from and replicate model practices.
- Develop and refine program-related supporting documents.
- Provide research, writing, and coordination support for Charging Smart and other IREC projects.
- Support accurate and timely program reporting in compliance with federal grant requirements.
- Support other IREC programs and initiatives as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
