Project Coordinator - Green Workforce Development

We are seeking a Project Coordinator for Green Workforce Development to support SEI’s sustainability-focused workforce development programs. This Project Coordinator will primarily be responsible for supervising and mentoring Climate Corps Fellows as they develop real-world skills to build a career in the sustainability field, and will hold a leading role in growing the reach and impact of the Energize Careers program.

Summary

We are seeking a Project Coordinator for Green Workforce Development to support SEI’s sustainability-focused workforce development programs. This Project Coordinator will primarily be responsible for supervising and mentoring Climate Corps Fellows as they develop real-world skills to build a career in the sustainability field, and will hold a leading role in growing the reach and impact of the Energize Careers program.

ABOUT SEI

SEI is a teams-based, non-profit based in the Bay Area, California,dedicated to building leaders to drive sustainability solutions. For over 24 years, SEI has partnered with schools, communities, and businesses to develop a sustainability leadership pathway from elementary school to early career. Our flagship programs educate and empower students, workers, and emerging professionals to create thriving, resilient communities. We are proud to provide a collaborative work environment filled with people who are driven to make a difference in our communities!

PROJECT COORDINATOR FUNCTIONS

• Supervision and mentorship of up to 25 Fellows in SEI’s Climate Corps program
• Work with SEI leadership to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve all barriers and challenges that negatively impact Energize Careers benchmarks and deliverables, such as participant enrollment and retention.
• Assist with improving training programs, processes, and documentation around program work
• Support partners in efficiently meeting expectations around participant enrollment, job placement and retention, as well as completing invoices and assessments correctly and in a timely manner
• Provide direct career coaching and mentorship to individuals who experience barriers to employment, including those who have been previously incarcerated or come from disadvantaged communities.
• Build and enhance relationships with workforce development entities including 9-16 education institutions, wrap-around service providers, industry partners, workforce investment boards, and other key stakeholders.
• Assist with all aspects of our workforce development, including participant recruitment, staff supervision and mentorship, evaluation, reporting, partner training support, and project management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in fields related to this position.
• At least three years of experience in the sustainability or green building fields.
• Foundational knowledge of any or all of the following: workforce development, sustainability, climate change, energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, green infrastructure, or building science.
• At least three years of experience supervising multiple staff members or other direct reports simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of the nature of & players within local public agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Experience with and interest in various technologies as well as competency across the Google and Microsoft suites of software. Aptitude and willingness to quickly learn industry or project-specific software.
• Ability to work under direct supervision, collaboratively in teams/partners, or independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to empathize with others.
• Experience and aptitude for rapport building & working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, & clients.
• Genuine commitment to anti-racism and willingness to work in racial equity frameworks and experience in addressing racism and racial equity with team members and programmatically.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This is a full-time position based anywhere in California.…