Program Manager

Program Manager for the Monadnock Sustainability Hub

The Monadnock Sustainability Hub (MSH) is a non-profit in southwest New Hampshire, dedicated to transitioning the region to 100% clean energy by 2050 while improving the security and resilience of our communities. We work across the region on effective community programs and projects that reduce carbon pollution by accelerating the adoption of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation.

The Monadnock Sustainability Hub Program Manager should have a passion for climate action and clean energy solutions along with excellent outreach and communication skills. As the sole employee of MSH, the Program Manager will work closely with the Program Committee, the Board, and community stakeholders to advance the Hub’s goals. The Program Manager is expected to live in the Monadnock region during the term of their employment by the Monadnock Sustainability Hub.

Responsibilities:

• Help develop, implement and manage programs consistent with MSH’s real- time Strategic Plan: engaging and educating a diverse public on clean energy topics and supporting community campaigns for energy efficiency, clean energy and clean transportation.
• Build and strengthen the Hub’s relationships with Monadnock communities by connecting and engaging with residents, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and others on effective programs and projects.
• Collaboratively plan, coordinate and manage events, including content, logistics, publicity, volunteer recruitment, and event sponsorships/fundraising. Current major annual events include a spring DriveElectric Expo, a fall Clean Energy Fair, and an Annual Roundtable highlighting successful projects in the region.
• Manage communications for the Hub. Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, including connecting with stakeholders. Create, post and maintain updated content for the MSH newsletter, website and social media.
• Organize and facilitate meetings oriented to diverse target audiences in the general public, as well as meetings within the organization and/or with allied stakeholders.
• Seek out opportunities to pursue projects enabled by state and federal funding.
• Provide input and oversee the Program budget.
• Organize and maintain shared MSH documents and contact lists in an accessible way.

Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills:

• Engaging speaker
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Capacity to strategize effective outreach across different media (email, phone, social media, presentations, etc.)
• Ability to facilitate in a variety of meeting settings
• Open to coaching and collaboration, with good communication skills with supervisors, supporters, and the public
• Capacity to work with and build high functioning teams, as well as working independently

Organizational & Program Management skills:

• Time management and prioritizing of projects; ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Strong ability to switch tasks, be flexible, and remain focused
• Impeccable follow-through on commitments
• Autonomous and independent work ethic; ability to excel with limited supervision balanced with ability to function as part of a team

Knowledge of and/or ability to learn about local, regional, and statewide climate and energy issues.

Ideal candidate will have competence in using Google Suite, Zoom, WordPress, MailChimp, graphic design or design software (e.g., Canva or other), Facebook, Instagram, or the ability to learn any of these technologies.

Grant-writing experience will be considered an asset.

Optimally the candidate will have existing networks in the Monadnock region

Salary range: Compensation between $45,000-$55,000 dependent on knowledge, experience, and skills of the candidate, and whether full-time or part-time. Potential support for health insurance costs will be discussed during the hiring process. Flexible schedule around normal business hours, with occasional evening meetings and weekend events, working primarily from home in the Monadnock region.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote