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Community Energy Planner

Center for Energy and Environment
medical insurance, dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Jan 18, 2025
Description Location Hybrid (Twin Cities) - This role must be performed in the Twin Cities area and is hybrid - 1-2 days/week in our Minneapolis office or on the job site. Some travel required. Join Our Dynamic Communities Team We are looking for a Community Energy Planner to join our growing Communities team! This role will report to the Community Energy Program Manager. The Communities team is responsible for providing energy planning and engagement for Minnesota communities and beyond. As a Community Energy Planner, you will be responsible for working with the Partners in Energy program to facilitate multiple communities through energy planning and implementation of plans as well as other program duties. This position provides for the Community Energy Program Manager and other Community Energy Planners who work closely together on community work.The Community Energy Planner has no direct reports and reports directly to the Senior Manager of Community Planning. Who We Are Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and St. Paul.We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest's quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance. What We Offer Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2025 Benefit Summary. Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire. Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vestingand company contribution. Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges. Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time. Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance. Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization. What You'll Do The Community Energy Planner leads planning, project management and strategy implementation for individual communities participating in Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy offering. Partners in Energy works with local governments and other community entities to create energy plans tailored to local communities' needs and provides targeted assistance with the implementation of these plans. The Community Energy Planner oversees a portfolio 3-6 of communities at a given time, with responsibilities that include managing local stakeholder input through a series of planning workshops, coordinating between community and utility points of contact, supporting community-led implementation strategies, and analyzing data to measure progress toward community goals. In addition, the planner supports CEE's Community Energy Consulting projects with facilitation, data analysis, and planning. Responsibilities Community Intake & Planning Conduct background research, including interpretation of demographic and energy use data Plan and facilitate community stakeholder meetings and workshops, including managing all meeting logistics, making presentations, facilitating group decision making, and coordinating all follow-up activities (e.g. notes, recording attendance, community portal updates) Coordinate the ongoing participation of utility, local government, business and community stakeholders in the planning and implementation phases Conduct data analysis for assigned communities to facilitate data-informed decisions by the community, upholding privacy considerations Write community Energy Action Plans, including documentation of planning process and workshop outcomes. Shepherd plans through review and approval process Design planning budget for each assigned community Manage implementation support provided to communities Design implementation plan and budget for each assigned community Provide overall project management for strategies identified as part of planning process Facilitate design of community based social marketing campaigns, including effective messaging, communication tactics, and outreach volunteer training Develop content for communications pieces, including website and marketing materials for communities Manage internal and external resources to achieve identified goals and targets Interpret data for assigned communities to monitor implementation progress and tell success stories Internal and External Stakeholder Communication Manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to uphold/maintain CEE's strategic position within the project team Work collaboratively with CEE staff to deliver high-quality program services Follow up with community stakeholders, hold them accountable for achieving established goals and milestones Schedule and attend meetings with both internal and external stakeholders Identify and manage available CEE, utility and other resources; Effectively connect communities to the right resources at the right time Effectively manage strategic relationship with Xcel Energy staff and programs Administrative Use established systems to create work plans, track milestones, and report progress; help develop systems and processes where none currently exist Recognize and uphold established program standards to deliver consistent work products, including attention to branding and communications protocol Understand and adhere to corporate policies and procedures Understand and follow processes and procedures required for the job Attend trainings as requested and read organization-wide emails and correspondence Check your email each working day, respond promptly and use the calendar system Adhere to job duty and attendance expectations as directed by your supervisor Must be able to work nights and weekends, as needed Other tasks as assigned or apparent Skills & Knowledge We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in city planning, environmental studies, or related field (or a combination of education/training and/or experience) At least 5 years of experience in planning, community outreach, facilitation, and/or energy services Excellent writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including comfort with public speaking Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills Successful experience with process design and facilitation of group decision making Experience leading planning processes with multiple stakeholder groups Experience with client relationship management and navigating dynamic relationships Experience working with communities in a planning or project implementation capacity Experience using data to inform decision making Exceptional attention to detail and assiduous follow-through Exceptional computer skills, including advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Must demonstrate time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines Must have reliable transportation to attend meetings and off-site events at multiple CEE offices and in communities, including transportation of materials and equipment as needed Compensation Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the compensation to be $65,000/year. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)