Energy Education & Outreach Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

Cortland - Highland Park, MI 48203

Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Community Development

The Energy Education & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, teaching, and delivering energy education services to eligible households through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This position develops and facilitates educational workshops, teaches energy conservation practices, promotes utility cost reduction strategies, and connects clients with weatherization, utility assistance, and community resources.

The Coordinator serves as an educator, advocate, and community liaison by empowering individuals and families to make informed decisions that improve home energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and support healthy, safe, and sustainable housing.

• Develop, coordinate, and teach energy education workshops for individuals, families, and community groups.
• Create lesson plans, presentations, educational materials, and hands‑on learning activities.
• Teach clients energy conservation practices, utility cost reduction strategies, and methods to improve home energy efficiency.
• Demonstrate the proper use and installation of energy‑saving products and materials.
• Promote long‑term energy conservation behaviors through interactive instruction.
• Evaluate participant understanding and modify instructional methods to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

• Plan and coordinate community outreach events promoting energy efficiency and available assistance programs.
• Conduct educational workshops at community centers, schools, Head Start locations, neighborhood organizations, and agency facilities.
• Coordinate educational events and public awareness campaigns.
• Represent the agency at community engagement events, health fairs, and Resident Advisory Council (RAC) meetings.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations to increase program participation.
• Assist with outreach activities utilizing agency resources, including mobile outreach initiatives when appropriate.

• Assess household energy‑related needs and identify barriers to energy affordability.
• Educate clients on available energy assistance, weatherization, and home repair programs.
• Provide referrals to the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), utility assistance programs, home repair services and other community resources.
• Assist clients with completing applications and gathering required documentation.
• Advocate for eligible households to ensure access to available services.

• Conduct individual energy education counseling sessions.
• Distribute educational materials and energy‑saving resources.
• Document all client services, referrals, and educational activities in agency databases.
• Maintain accurate client files and program documentation.
• Conduct follow‑up communication with clients to evaluate outcomes and provide additional assistance.
• Track referrals, participation, and client outcomes.

• Combination of office, classroom, community, and field environments.
• Frequent public speaking and instructional activities.
• Evening and occasional weekend events may be required.
• Local travel throughout the service area.
• Ability to lift and transport educational materials and energy kits (up to 30 pounds.

• Maintain records of workshops, attendance, referrals, educational materials, and program activities.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Monitor program performance measures and grant objectives.
• Maintain inventories of educational materials and energy‑saving kits.
• Ensure compliance with LIHEAP requirements, agency policies, and applicable grant regulations.
• Recommend improvements to educational programming and outreach strategies.
• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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