Community Outreach Ambassador

Community Outreach Ambassador

Over 8-10 months, participate in community outreach and technical training to prepare for a career as a residential Energy Specialist.

Do you want to advance racial and economic justice while tackling climate change? At All In Energy, we believe that in order to effectively combat the existential threat of climate change, we must choose solutions and strategies that also directly confront and help to resolve the interconnected challenges of income inequality, social inequity, and racial injustice. That's why we're on a mission to accelerate the transition to an inclusive clean energy economy by bringing energy efficiency and renewable energy to underserved communities while increasing job opportunities for diverse talent in the clean energy industry. We work hand-in-hand with cities, local community organizations, and clean energy companies to connect communities of color, non-English speakers, landlords/renters, and small businesses to energy-saving programs and affordable renewable energy.

We're seeking two dynamic and passionate bilingual individuals (English and Spanish) to join our team as Community Outreach Ambassadors. In this role, you will execute outreach campaigns that connect residents with no-cost home energy assessments and community energy programs. Help connect families to programs supporting projects such as weatherization, energy bill savings, heat pumps, rooftop solar, and more.

The Community Outreach Ambassador will represent All In Energy and partner communities at community events, engage residents through door-to-door canvassing, and set up information tables at various locations, helping families access Massachusetts' nation-leading clean energy programs. Your efforts will directly impact our mission to help families save money, improve their home environments, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By developing a deep understanding of these energy programs and capturing feedback from the community, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our outreach strategies and field operations.

Supporting residents through community outreach will occupy roughly 70% of your day-to-day work. Outside of this time, you will participate in All In Energy's Energy Specialist Pre-Apprenticeship program, building the technical, hands-on skills to prepare you for a future career as a residential Energy Specialist.

Location: In or around the Merrimack Valley, and Lynn Position Type: Full Time, 2 open roles

Job Summary

Responsibilities will include:

• Representing All In Energy at community events, workshops, and canvassing activities (70% of day-to-day work)
  • Engage with residents to educate them about beneficial clean energy programs and encourage them to sign up for no-cost energy services to learn more.
  • Develop a deep understanding of these energy programs to effectively communicate their benefits and details to residents.
  • Capture learnings and best practices to help All In Energy improve its field operations.
  • Solicit and record feedback from community members who have participated in energy-saving programs about the potential barriers to adopting energy efficiency measures, and ask for referrals of family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Maintain organized contact records and other data about partnerships and community members, as well as program successes and challenges.
• Participation in hands-on and classroom-based technical trainings (30% of day-to-day work)
  • Engage in weekly technical training sessions, including topics such as building science, energy auditing, decarbonization, occupational safety, HVAC, and heat pump technologies.
  • Learn how to use the various tools critical to your success as an Energy Specialist, including drills, combustion analyzers, laser measurers, infrared cameras, and more.
  • Participate in on-the-job shadowing to gain insight into the real-life experience of professionals in the field.
  • Complete various certification exams through the Building Performance Institute.
  • Receive ongoing support to build professional workplace skills, craft a strong resume, identify future career opportunities, and prepare for interviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Passion for addressing global climate change, equitable clean energy access, or economic and environmental justice.
• Professional or volunteer experience in outreach roles such as sales, retail, organizing, political canvassing, or fundraising.
• Confidence to speak with strangers in person and on the phone and ask them to take a no-cost action to save money and energy while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a small, nimble team.
• Ability to travel to the Merrimack Valley and/or Lynn.

We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply even if they don't meet all listed qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience communicating with the residents of low-income and/or majority-minority communities.
• Details-oriented and able to keep records and systems organized.
• Public speaking experience.
• Basic knowledge of how homes use and lose energy.
• Access to a reliable vehicle for traveling to various outreach and training locations (mileage reimbursement policy).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry items, and walk or move about the work environment as required.
• The role involves physically engaging activities, such as setting up tables and materials at events, canvassing door-to-door, using various tools and equipment, and accessing hard-to-reach spaces such as attics.

Hours and Compensation:

• Full time position with an hourly rate of $20-21 an hour.
• Monthly living stipend of $1,366 to $1,539.
• Varied schedule, with regular evenings and weekends
• For a detailed list of benefits, go to bit.ly/AIEbenefits

All In Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the clean energy economy. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We are actively seeking people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this work.