Account Specialist – Energy Efficiency

Account SpecialistEnergy Efficiency

Location: California Remote (Remote Home Office with Local Travel)

Ready to make a difference
ICF is seeking an Energy Efficiency Account Manager to support the RISE (Rebuilding Incentives for Sustainable Electric) Homes program in California. This strategic initiative sits at the nexus of residential electrification and disaster management supporting communities affected by natural disasters as they navigate reconstruction into new decarbonized on building strategic relationships with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and localjurisdictionsto promote community-led efforts that advance the re-construction of more resilient and energy efficient homes towards Californias ambitious decarbonization goals.In this role you will drive funding into local communities to enable local andequitablecommunity drivensolutions. CBOs may include local disaster management and response community service and equity organizations. Other Stakeholders may also include local community leaders including local state and federal government agencies and building departments.

This role will be a mix of home office andfield-based work giving you independence and flexibility that allows you to experience something new every day!Youllwork closely with CBOs community partners and our ICF team members to drive broader program participation and ensure the program is inclusively and equitablyrepresentinglocal communities. This role will expand partnerships with CBOs and develop strategies to expand funding into those local organizations. For RISE Homes this role will provide critical account management activities including outreach recruitment and technical supportidentifyingeligible projects and partners anddrivecontinuous improvement and best practices.

Are you an effective and empathetic communicator with experience empowering local communities to lead in the energy transitionIf so then you have found the perfect job. Apply today!

Whyyou will loveworking here:

• Quality of life:Flexible workplace arrangements work-life balance
• Investment of the community:Donation matching volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you:Tuition reimbursement access to professional development resources 401k matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many many more(Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

• Identifyand perform outreach and recruitment across California to raise program awareness with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and localjurisdictionsincluding building departments and permit offices by presenting RISE Homes program offerings and distributing program marketing material.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a CBO outreach strategy to build partnerships with and drive funding to CBOs that will serve to maximize program awareness and participation as well as contribute to the deployment of the outreach campaign.
• Provide program-specific information toassistCBOs localjurisdiction and other local organizations in promoting the RISE Homes program. Must be able to effectively communicatetoboth technical and non-technical audiences across a range of multicultural audiences.
• Attend events to build andmaintainrelationships with CBOs in the disaster response and recovery industry to help CBOs trade allies and other local organizations understand the program and incentives available as well as the benefits of the program incentives.
• Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel and throughout the state of California. Travel requirements are up to 40% of the time (reimbursement for mileage provided)

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelors degree (Business Admin Energy Environmental Studies Technology Engineering Energy Efficiency or related fields)(or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 2 years of experience with California Community Based Organizations local government TradeAlliesand/or related experience
• Must be able to pass an MVR and background check.

What we would like you to have:

• Established professional relationships with Community Based Organizations such as local disaster management and response community service and equity organizations. Stakeholders may include local community leaders including local state and federal government agencies and insurance companies
• Expertisein residential construction sectors such as single familymultifamilyand manufactured housing.
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Expertisewith the California energy codes specifically Title 24.
• Expertisein business management building construction energy resources or energy policy.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong outreach andcommunicationsabilities.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff as well as external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset to fine tune and improve processes.
• Experience working as part of a cross functional team.
• Proficiencyin MS Office Applications (Word PowerPoint OutlookExceland SharePoint).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: