State and Local Government Fellow (Remote in New York)
About The Position
The State and Local Government Fellow is a one-year, fixed-term position funded through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Communities Cohort Track Program. This program provides cities, towns, and counties with tools, resources, and technical assistance to accelerate local climate action. The Fellow will support annual cohorts of participating local governments throughout their journey, from onboarding and readiness assessments to implementation planning and peer learning. This role involves collaboration with internal subject matter experts, regional partners, local government officials, and external stakeholders to contribute to program delivery, participant engagement, curriculum development, technical assistance, and continuous program improvement, ultimately advancing the organization's mission to create more sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities.
Requirements
- Experience supporting building decarbonization, clean energy, sustainability, climate action, resilience, or public sector initiatives through employment, internships, volunteer work, or academic research.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research, develop written materials, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Geography, Sociology, Communications, Law, History, Climate Leadership, or a related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Familiarity with collaboration and virtual meeting platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Research and analytical thinking
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Organization and project coordination
- Collaboration and relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Customer service and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with local governments, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, or community organizations is preferred but not required.
- Experience using project management tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of annual cohorts by assisting with participant onboarding, scheduling, communications, milestone tracking, workshops, and cohort logistics throughout the program lifecycle.
- Provide technical assistance and ongoing support to participating local governments, helping jurisdictions navigate program resources, track progress, and implement clean energy and building decarbonization initiatives.
- Develop and maintain program content and educational resources, including agendas, presentations, implementation guides, playbooks, case studies, briefing materials, and participant communications.
- Facilitate participant engagement and peer learning by supporting workshops, cohort meetings, networking sessions, presentations, and collaboration among local governments, regional partners, universities, and subject matter experts.
- Conduct research and analyze best practices related to sustainability, climate policy, building decarbonization, benchmarking, and building performance standards to strengthen program resources and participant support.
- Support program operations and performance reporting by maintaining participant records, collecting feedback, administering surveys, tracking program metrics, and assisting with annual impact reports.
- Collaborate across USGBC teams and external partners to ensure consistent communications, coordinated program delivery, and an exceptional participant experience.
- Represent USGBC professionally when engaging with local government staff, elected officials, partner organizations, and other stakeholders while promoting the organization's mission and sustainability initiatives.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional development reimbursement
- Healthcare plan through Cigna that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs. USGBC covers 100% of the premiums and an HRA that will assist you and your dependents in reaching the in-network medical deductible.
- Generous paid time off (12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days and based on career level either 2 to 3 weeks PTO), including operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
