Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy & Engagement, the Just Energy Director will be responsible for leading, building, and maintaining a strong energy program team that includes the direct supervision and development of six (6) full-time staff. The Just Energy Director will help facilitate power-building and racial equity for systems transformation through our energy justice and climate work. The position will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the activities of Just Energy Portfolio while working collaboratively with internal and external partners. The Just Energy Director will serve as a subject matter expert in racial equity, environmental justice, climate, power-building, equitable institutional systems management, and effective community engagement/organizing strategies that catalyze change for marginalized communities in the American South.

The Director for Just Energy is responsible for the following:

Organizational Initiatives and Strategic Thought Partnership

• Serve as a member of the PSE leadership team and provide strategic thought partnership to support overall organizational success

• Propose and implement strategies and programs to address various environmental concerns, including energy production and use, conservation, reduction of pollution, recycling, building and facility design, and general education on sustainability, climate, and environmental justice

• Provide vision and guidance toward the retention, expansion, and actions of PSE’s Just Energy Circle

• Develop and implement organizational programs and advocacy that address environmental and racial equity concerns

Program Management

• Evaluate the efficacy of Just Energy programs; design, develop and execute processes and systems that optimize work, performance, and accountability of Just Energy programs

• Prepare documentation required for project funding for various environmental initiatives, including proposals and grant applications

• Draft and prepare reports, presentations, and proposals; present proposals and recommendations to the Chief Equity Officer, board of directors, and other key stakeholders

• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation and records, including budgets and other financials

• Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation amongst PSE staff, community members, and partner organizations

• Exceptional leadership coaching skills and ability to coach others to ambitious outcomes, encouraging them to elevate their levels of responsibility and performance

• Train, coach, and mentor staff on an ongoing basis

Advance Energy Equity

• Work across lines of race, class, gender, and urban/rural to secure policy change and build power

• Conduct research to identify environmental and sustainability concerns, interests, and issues

• Assist with the development of an authentic communications and information-sharing strategy that captures the learnings and best practices of Just Energy and their individual and collective racial equity organizational and community transformation work

• Maintain current working knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, all applicable local, state, federal, and internal environmental laws and regulations

• Build and maintain relationships within the equity ecosystem of racial justice among local, regional, and national environmental justice climate groups, policymakers, and funders

• Participate in steering committee and coalition meetings to present and report on program progress

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates are looking to grow in their careers and have backgrounds and resumes that reflect the following:

• A deep commitment to racial equity and climate justice in the American South

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Public Administration, Anthropology, Organizational Leadership or a related field

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the nonprofit, government, or environmental justice sector with at least 3 years working in a management role with supervisory experience

• Deep understanding of the intersectionality between the racial equity, economic justice, and climate justice movements

• Thorough and current knowledge of energy and sustainability practices, applicable laws and regulations

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external parties

• Demonstrated experience conceiving, developing, and implementing strategic initiatives within an organization

• Strong program management skills, including managing complex, multifaceted projects and teams, resulting in measurable success, program growth, and accountability

• Superlative and creative problem-solving and analytical skills

• Solid professional reputation among colleagues

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Experience using financial systems, basic accounting, and practicing fiscal sustainability A deep commitment to racial equity and climate justice in the American South

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Public Administration, Anthropology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field with 3+ years’ experience in a leadership role in a nonprofit organization

• Superior leadership and interpersonal skills and abilities, particularly in the areas of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and change management

• Expert team builder with the ability to build lasting relationships quickly with staff, funders, external allies, and partners

LOCATION

This position is based in Atlanta, GA. Relocation expenses are available for this position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position will be $95,000-$110,000 annually with an anticipated starting salary dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the hired candidate.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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