Bilingual Energy Specialist Pre-Apprenticeship

Overview

Over 8-10 months, participate in community outreach and technical training to prepare for a career as a residential Energy Specialist.

Do you want to advance racial and economic justice while tackling climate change? Join an innovative nonprofit organization, All In Energy, working to expand access to climate solutions and green jobs across the Commonwealth. Our mission is to accelerate an inclusive clean energy economy. We work with cities and local community organizations to connect communities of color, non-English speakers, and renters/landlords to energy-saving programs and affordable renewable energy.

These programs help families save money, improve home health, and combat climate change.

We are seeking 2 dynamic and passionate bilingual individuals (English and Spanish) to join our Energy Specialist Pre-Apprenticeship program. Through this Pre-Apprenticeship, All In Energy offers an 8-month training program that combines hands-on and classroom-based learning to prepare you for a career as a residential Energy Specialist.

• 200+ hours of technical training, coupled with field-based outreach helping community members connect with beneficial, no-cost energy programs.
• Training hours are paid at the hourly rate of $20-$21 with a monthly living stipend of $1,366 to $1,539.
• Training materials and certifications provided by the organization are valued at upwards of $4,000.
• Training and exam-prep support for Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications:
  Building Science Principles and Building Analyst-Technician.
• On-the-job shadowing opportunities to gain real-life experience and develop skills through work-based learning.
• Career exploration and placement support into either a registered apprenticeship program or a professional role as an Energy Specialist.
• Weekly 1:1 coaching and support to connect with resources such as transportation, benefits navigation, childcare, housing assistance, and career coaching to ensure successful program completion and job placement.

Training for your future career as a Home Energy Specialist will occupy roughly 30% of your day. Outside of this training time, you will support our mission as a Community Outreach Ambassador, representing All In Energy and partner communities at events and workshops, setting up informational tables, and engaging residents through door-to-door canvassing to connect them with beneficial no-cost energy programs.

Location:

In or around the Merrimack Valley, or Lynn.

Position Type:
Full Time, 2 open roles.

Responsibilities of the Energy Specialist Pre-Apprenticeship include:

• Participation in hands-on and classroom-based technical trainings (approximately 30% of day-to-day work).
• Engage in weekly technical training sessions on building science, energy auditing, decarbonization, occupational safety, HVAC, and heat pump technologies.
• Learn to use tools critical to success, including drills, combustion analyzers, laser measurers, infrared cameras, and more.
• Participate in on-the-job shadowing to gain insight into professional practice.
• Complete various certification exams through the Building Performance Institute.
• Receive ongoing support to build professional workplace skills, craft a strong resume, identify future career opportunities, and prepare for interviews.

• Represent All In Energy at community events, workshops, and canvassing activities (approximately 70% of day-to-day work).
• Engage with residents to educate them about beneficial clean energy programs and encourage them to sign up for no-cost energy services.
• Develop a deep understanding of energy programs to effectively communicate benefits and details to residents.
• Solicit and record feedback from community members about barriers to adopting energy efficiency measures and request referrals.
• Maintain organized contact records and data about partnerships, community members, program successes, and challenges.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Passion for addressing global climate change, equitable clean energy access, or economic and environmental justice.
• Strong interest in…