Renewable Energy Consultant jobs in Appleton, WI

Position Description

LAKESHORE'S MISSION:
Transform individuals to strengthen our communities through innovative and accessible learning.

Perks:
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs
“Dress for your day” | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during summer

Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on all of our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.

SHIFT: Day/evening/weekend hours | Flexible based upon the needs of the College

LOCATION: Lakeshore College – Cleveland, Wisconsin

POSITION SUMMARY: This limited term position will work to complete federal National Science Foundation grant activities by coordinating programming to meet the grant requirements. Activities include using renewable energy occupational knowledge to coordinate training for college and k-12 partners; engage with community organizations working with underserved populations to provide renewable energy education events; prepare and report on grant activities; serve as Co-PI for grant. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):

(100%) Grant Activity Facilitation

• Coordinate and implement grant-funded renewable energy education programs.
• Collaborate with other external expert college faculty and staff to provide renewable energy KidWind training to K-12 teachers. Serve as primary coordinator throughout planning and implementation.
• Communicate with educational institutions, community organizations, employers, and other stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and provide public information sessions to underserved populations.
• Organize and manage educational workshops, seminars, and events related to renewable energy.
• Track and report on the progress of grant activities, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• Develop and distribute educational materials and resources.
• Prepare grant reports and documentation.
• Attend and provide reporting updates for grant meetings, both internal and external (virtual).
• Serve as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) for the Renewable Energy National Science Foundation grant.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in a related area from a regionally accredited college or university in a related discipline required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of relevant occupational experience required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Lakeshore's mission, vision and strategic direction.
  
• Knowledge in renewable energy and sustainability, preferably wind energy.
• Experience in managing educational training preferred.

SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

ABILITIES:

• Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Work independently, as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.
• Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
• Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students and people of diverse cultural, social, or educational backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment may require multi-tasking.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.

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