StopWaste Energy Council Program Manager

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Manager I

Limited term position*

Program Manager I monthly salary range: $9,701 $ 11,930/month

* Initial term through December 31, 2027; may be extended depending on funding. Limited Term positions receive health, leave, and other benefits similar to regular employees.

About Stop Waste

Stop Waste is a public agency committed to advancing environmental sustainability and building healthy, equitable, climate-resilient communities in Alameda County and beyond. By partnering with non-profits, businesses, schools, and local governments in the communities we serve, our efforts are amplified and better tied to community needs in one of the most diverse and dynamic regions in the country.

Advancing a circular economy is an aim that threads through our three programmatic focus areas: waste prevention and material circularity, strengthening community food systems, and accelerating construction innovation and a clean energy transition in buildings. Our strategy in how we design programs is guided by the understanding that fostering equity and care for the environment is imperative for building sustainable communities.

Our work reflects our commitment to these imperatives and is grounded in our unique approach to cultivating environmental stewardship, developing partnerships, and fostering innovation.

The Position

This position is housed within Stop Waste's Built Environment team, which supports the goal of promoting energy and resource efficiency in the Bay Area construction sector. The services we offer include incentives and technical assistance, circular economy infrastructure and pilot projects, building labeling, community and practitioner engagement, model policies and policy support, advocacy, and research studies.

This position is funded through the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) and will support innovative energy efficiency and building electrification in Alameda County and the greater nine-county Bay Area region. The Program Manager I will primarily support BayREN's Green Labeling and Multifamily programs and the Home Energy Score California program.

The Green Labeling program works with real estate and design professionals to educate them on how energy efficiency and electrification can be beneficial to their business and their clients. The Bay Area Multifamily Building Enhancements Program (BAMBE) provides technical assistance and rebates to help multifamily buildings make energy efficient upgrades and decarbonize. Home Energy Score (HES) California is a newly launched statewide expansion of the Bay Area HES program that promotes the availability and literacy of energy information in homes to empower residents to make upgrades.

The program utilizes the U.S. Department of Energy's Home Energy Scoring tool. The PM I's responsibilities will include assisting with program management and implementation, such as working with consultants, assisting in pilot projects, coordinating with local government sustainability staff, supporting research, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Duties include the following:

• Supporting successful program implementation by coordinating with consultants, working with county partners, and managing contracts.
• Assisting with in-person events, such as real estate trainings, HES Assessor bootcamps, and renter engagement workshops, and representing BayREN at conferences and other public convenings.
• Assisting with development and implementation of pilot programs, expansion of program activities, and other innovative efforts to increase participation and help meet program and local/state climate goals.
• Managing data requests and assisting with regulatory filings and reporting of programs metrics.
• Conducting outreach for Green Labeling and HES California (in-person and virtual) to a variety of audiences including but not limited to local governments, homeowners, community organizations, potential workforce partners, and real estate and construction industry stakeholders.
• Supporting BAMBE program operations, including reviewing and tracking projects, processing rebate checks, updating internal documents and resources, and leading research and evaluation tasks.
• The position will also provide support for additional BayREN programs within Alameda County.

• This position currently requires the ability to work a minimum of two (2) days per week in person and to telework a maximum of three (3) days per week subject to the needs of the Agency (which could change) and with project lead approval.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend events (virtual and in-person), as necessary.

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major…