Position:  Project Coordinator: Workforce Development

Terms:  Full-time, Non-exempt (Hourly)

Location:  California-based (Hybrid-remote; Office/in-field with travel statewide)

Compensation:  $23.08 - $31.25/hour ($48,000 - $65,000 annually); Based on qualifications and experience

Benefits:  Eligible for all company benefits

Interviews:  Interviews are scheduled as applications processed

Deadline to apply:  Position is open until filled; Ideal start date 9/8/25

PROJECT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to create a brighter energy future as part of a passionate and purpose-driven organization? The Energy Coalition (TEC) seeks multiple Project Coordinators (PCs) to join our Workforce Development team under TEC’s Marketing, Education & Outreach (ME&O) department.  

This role will provide administrative, planning, coordination, and implementation support to other team members working on our workforce development activities. The PCs will support implementing the California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) program. They will be responsible for supporting as the Regional Supervisor for Climate Action Corps Fellows, including coaching, mentoring, and coordinating with sites and Fellows. The PCs will be responsible for monthly check-ins, progress tracking, mentorship, site visits, and general administrative support. Finally, this role will support developing, implementing, and facilitating climate action-related training facilitation and development. 

One of these positions will also support the education and training team in implementing TEC’s Energy is Everything program offerings through educator enrollment and engagement, partnership development, educator recruitment events, in-person lab day events, and general administrative support.

Additionally, the successful candidates will support the rollout of new programs and initiatives under existing and anticipated new contracts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and administrative assistance to Fellows to ensure their community service projects deliver positive outcomes and all fellowship activities are accurately documented.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with Fellows, project host sites, and other stakeholders such as community-based organizations, strategic partners, and subcontractors/vendors.

• Coordinate and facilitate workplace and climate action training for Fellows focused on wildfire resilience, urban greening, food waste recovery, and professional skill development. Training is typically monthly and may be held on-site or virtually.  

• Effectively communicate and coordinate implementation activities with internal and external parties; tasks include developing program communications, scheduling meetings and events, preparing agendas and briefings, and notetaking.

• Assist the team in planning, coordinating, and facilitating in-person lab days for K-8 students in Redding Electric Utility; lab days are typically scheduled for three to four separate visits over the school year.

• Oversee engagement, implementation, and scope related to education program enrollment and implementation, team member responsibilities, partnership building, and educator relationships. 

Other Duties

• Develop a solid comprehension of program components and initiatives

• Conduct at least one in-person site visit with each assigned host site partner

• Research and synthesize educational content to apply it to training development

• Research as instructed and present findings to internal staff to support program enhancements

• Represent TEC initiatives with external stakeholders and partners

• Explore partnership and guest speaker opportunities with other nonprofits, resource providers, utility providers, and local government agencies

• Assist in tracking, reporting, and analyzing metrics on the attainment of contracted goals, deliverables, and objectives by using tracking templates 

• Produce regularly scheduled updates on the progress of assigned projects

• Compile report narratives and gather supporting materials

• Review project documents for accuracy

• Organize and maintain program documents

• Strategize with Project Managers and the larger team to meet program goals and metrics

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge or previous experience with an AmeriCorps Fellowship is preferred

• Relevant work experience in wildfire resilience, urban greening, food waste recovery, volunteerism, and the general sustainability industry is preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written)

• Experience with public speaking, events, and audience engagement, both in-person and online

• Ability to build partnerships and relationships across diverse communities

• Be engaging, enthusiastic, and authentic while demonstrating a genuine interest in and an ability to communicate with a variety of audiences about clean energy and related topics 

• Demonstrate interest in and knowledge of authentic community engagement, including cultural awareness, knowledge, and respect of BIPOC, hard-to-reach, rural, and other demographics related to TEC’s mission of serving environmental justice communities

• Good project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks to support various team members and complete assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner

• Proficiency in writing reports and business correspondence

• Ability to perform required project tasks independently

• Experience with the Salesforce platform and Google Apps is preferred

• Valid driver’s license, insurance, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel to attend meetings and events 

• Have an active cell phone plan/service

• MS Excel skills and familiarity with advanced functions are a plus (lookup tables, conditional formatting, etc.)

• Bilingual abilities preferred (Spanish preferred but not required)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit with fifty years of experience partnering with communities, public agencies, private companies, educators, and policymakers to design and implement sustainability strategies. As a social change organization, TEC’s mission is to empower communities to leap into the future of clean energy. 

TEC’s team consists of passionate self-starters motivated by their dedication to creating a resilient and sustainable energy future. We nurture the professional growth of our employees by offering opportunities for staff to apply and develop their skills, encouraging staff to learn from one another, and through in-house training and professional development funds to build expertise. TEC strives to create a great working environment that is open, flexible, and collegial.

Company-Wide Expectations

• Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative environment and make high contributions to the team and program in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive initiative and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and define the problem, develop solutions, exercise good judgment, and make decisions

• Adaptable, flexible, and able to pivot based on company and program needs

• Intrinsic sense of high moral code and ethical conduct, and ability to use discretion with confidential information

• Passion for energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and environmental conservation

• Strong attention to detail that results in concise, consistent work products

• Professional appearance and demeanor

Work Environment: This position can work remotely except when business needs require in-person attendance at meetings and events at TEC offices or customer sites. TEC will continue implementing a hybrid model to allow us to innovate and gather in person when it makes sense, while championing a flexible work environment and promoting work-life balance. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPENSATION

Salary: This position's starting base pay range is $23.08 - $31.25/hour ($48,000 - $65,000 annually). This hiring range is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary range at the time of the posting and is subject to change. The compensation offered will be determined by various factors, including a candidate’s experience, education, training, skills, and certifications. 

Benefits: TEC offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer paid life insurance and long term disability; access to employee assistance programs and behavioral health programs; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%; 9/80 work schedule with 13 paid holidays and paid time off (increases with time in service). TEC values professional growth, and we invest time and resources into quality training for team members.

The Energy Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.

Posted 08.05.2025