Energy Educator | NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Help Communities Save Energy. Make a Difference Every Day.

Are you passionate about helping people, solving problems, and making a positive impact in your community? Join our team as an Energy Educator and become a trusted advisor who helps homeowners and businesses reduce energy costs, improve efficiency, and create more sustainable spaces.

JOB SUMMARY

In this rewarding role, you'll work independently in the field directly with customers, conduct energy reviews, install energy-saving products, and educate families and business owners on practical ways to lower their utility bills.

Every day brings new opportunities to engage with people, build relationships, and make a real difference.

What You'll Do

As an Energy Educator, you'll serve as the face of our energy efficiency programs out in your community, helping customers discover opportunities to save energy and money while improving comfort in their homes and businesses.

The Energy Educator engages in discussions with the customer about their energy use and tips for reducing energy consumption. This field-based position includes travel to the homes, meeting with the customer, installing measures such as lightbulbs and thermostats, completing paperwork, and using a handheld tablet to input energy saving measures accurately, provide recommendations and interface with multiple databases and outlook interfaces.  

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive Pay 
2 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
9 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday each year
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits,
Company-paid training and professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement program to support your career growth

Key Responsibilities

The Energy Educator will install energy savings products such as programmable thermostats, LED Light bulbs, power saving energy strips, water heater pipe insulation, water saving products, based on customer needs. 

The assessment and direct installation of products will be conducted with the goal of increasing customer energy efficiency.

Be able to recommend other utility programs for the customer to participate in.
Install select energy-efficient products and devices during customer visits
Educate customers on simple low-cost and no-cost energy-saving actions
Evaluate building features such as insulation levels, thermostat types, HVAC efficiency, and overall energy performance
Create personalized action plans that help customers achieve long-term energy savings
Connect customers with additional utility programs, rebates, and social service resources

What Makes You a Great Fit

We're looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working with people, learning new skills, and creating positive customer experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Be a minimum of 21 years of age

Valid Driver's License with clean driving record

Ability to travel locally in company vehicles

Related training and/or experience in maintenance, weatherization and/or energy efficiency principals and techniques preferred. 
Customer service experience desired

Physically able to bend, stoop, reach, and work in various home environments
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening

Highly Desirable Qualifications

Utilities, HVAC, residential construction, energy knowledge or relevant experience.

Building Science Principles Certification preferred, ability to obtain certification within 3-6 months, training will be provided

Background in weatherization, energy efficiency, sustainability, or related fields
Strong communication and customer service skills
Comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities
Ability to explain technical concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently while also thriving as part of a team
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional Saturdays
Comfortable using tablets, mobile applications, and other technology tools

What Sets You Apart

Successful Energy Educators are:

Passionate about helping others
Self-motivated and dependable
Adaptable in fast-paced environments
Effective relationship builders
Comfortable addressing challenges in the field
Results-oriented and committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences
Excited to help customers reduce energy costs and improve their quality of life

Make an Impact That Matters

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to empower families and businesses, support your community, and contribute to a more energy-efficient future. If you're looking for a career where your work creates measurable results and meaningful connections every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start helping communities save energy, save money, and build a brighter future.

Individuals provided a conditional offer of employment for this position must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test and consent to the company obtaining a motor vehicle report evidencing a satisfactory driving record. Applicants for driving positions must hold a valid driver's license, and individuals provided a conditional offer of employment must successfully pass a drug test and maintain a clean driving record as an ongoing requirement for continued employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.