Program Coordinator

Job Summary

Future Energy Enterprises is seeking a highly motivated professional to support clean energy and energy efficiency stakeholder engagement and collaborative initiatives in Illinois, currently focused on low-income and disadvantaged communities and individuals. This role will facilitate and coordinate an energy efficiency advisory committee of community-based organization representatives focused on energy efficiency programs, policies, and market issues, while supporting research, analysis, and coordination activities that advance clean energy goals.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

The ideal candidate has experience or education working with clean energy, energy efficiency or sustainability programs or policy issues, strong organizational skills, and the ability to synthesize technical and stakeholder information into actionable outcomes. This individual should be comfortable coordinating meetings, managing follow-up activities, conducting research and analysis, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

• Support facilitation and coordination of energy efficiency stakeholder committees and working groups.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials, action item trackers, meeting notes, and follow-up communications.
• Conduct research and analysis related to clean energy and energy efficiency programs, policy issues, market trends, and stakeholder priorities.
• Analyze energy efficiency program data and synthesize findings into clear summaries and recommendations.
• Support stakeholder outreach and engagement activities with utilities, contractors, community organizations, and other program partners.
• Track committee action items, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure timely follow-through.
• Develop presentations, summaries, and supporting documentation for meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for program and process improvement.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

• Experience:
  
  (Preferred) 3 to 5 years of experience in energy efficiency, clean energy programs, stakeholder engagement, program coordination, policy support, or related fields. Preferred candidates with experience working with stakeholder groups and disadvantaged communities and individuals.
• Education:
  
  Masters Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in environmental studies, urban studies or planning, public policy, communications, business, or related field/experience.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience organizing and analyzing data and documents.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative, proactive, and self-directed
• Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrates initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced environment