CPRG Clean Energy Programs Manager Job DeKalb area,Illinois USA,Management

Position: CPRG Clean Energy Programs Manager (36793)

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CPRG Clean Energy Programs Manager (36793)

Working Position Title CPRG Clean Energy Programs Manager (36793)

Classification

Classification Program Director - CUSTOM CLASSIFICATION

Position Number

Open Date

Open Date 08/26/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/15/2026

Priority Review Date

Employee Class

Employee Class Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job code

Job code 5003

Union Representation

Union Representation Non-Union

Union Code

Union Code N/A

Unit/Department

Unit/Department P-20 Center

College/Unit

College/Unit P20 Initiatives Network

Division

Location

Location LH 204

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The Workforce Policy Lab ( WPL ) is a statewide and national leader in workforce and economic development research, evaluation, policy, program development and implementation support. WPL is housed within the Center of Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL.

Our growing team is charged with advancing workforce, economic, and business integration through partnerships with local, state, regional, and national partners, braiding best practices and on-the-ground implementation. WPL also serves as a testing ground for new initiatives, driving innovation and the creation of an adaptable, skilled workforce rooted in a thriving economic future.

Workforce Policy Lab

Key Programs Actively Supported by WPL :

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act – Evaluation
Climate & Equitable Jobs Act ( CEJA ) Workforce & Economic Development Programs – Development, Implementation Support, Evaluation, and Improvement
Apprenticeship Illinois – Development and Implementation Support
Clean Building Navigator Program (Climate Pollution Reduction Grant) – Development, Implementation Support, Evaluation
CEJA Capacity Grant Program – Development, Implementation, Evaluation

Team Culture

WPL is intentionally building a team culture grounded in courage, trust, and accountability – drawing inspiration from Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead framework, among other leadership best practices. This means creating an environment where people feel safe to speak openly, take smart risks, learn from failure, and show up as their authentic self.

This is active work for our team, and we are looking for people who are energized by that journey – those who value honest conversations, are willing to give and receive feedback, and want to help shape the culture where empathy and high standards go hand in hand.

If you’re someone who leads with curiosity, lives by a mantra of “everything is figureoutable”, leans into discomfort for the sake of growth, and believes strong teams are built through trust and shared ownership, you’ll find both challenge and opportunity here.

Hybrid Position – Travel throughout the state is required for this role, with weekly meetings in DeKalb or Chicago.

THIS POSITION IS BASED ON A THREE - YEAR GRANT , AND MAY NOT BE EXTENDED AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT .

Position Summary

The Clean Energy Program Manager oversees day-to-day operations of the Clean Building Navigator Grant Program and CEJA Capacity Grant Manager. This position ensures timely execution of tasks, coordination across staff and partners, delivery of high-quality outputs, and implementation of both programs. This role translates strategic direction…