Manager, Just Energy

About the Organization
The Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE) advances policies and institutional actions that promote racial equity and shared prosperity for all in the growth of metropolitan Atlanta and the American South. Our organization includes four (4) key portfolios; Just Energy (JE), Just Growth (JG), Just Health (JH), and Just Opportunity (JO); three (3) initiatives including Just Communities, Just Youth (formerly YES! for Equity), and Just Solutions (JS).

We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We are taking steps to meet that commitment. PSE especially encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ folx, and differently-abled people. We know there are great candidates who won't fit everything we've described above, or who have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, please don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

Description


PSE's Just Energy (JE) Portfolio recognizes that the present effects of past discrimination continue to have a disproportionate impact on Black and disinvested communities of color. We know with data informed certainty that the American South is ground zero for climate justice, economic justice, racial justice, health equity, and inclusive democratic participation. The region is home to four cities with highest energy burdens for low-income households and the South experiences a higher frequency of billion-dollar climate disaster events than any other region in the U.S.

This role requires an exceptional, experienced leader to serve as the full-time Just Energy Program Manager. The position is based in our offices located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Reporting to the Just Energy Director. The Just Energy Manager will be acutely aware of all programmatic work happening within the Just Energy portfolio and able to speak to it clearly and thoroughly. This requires an individual with an advanced understanding of successful collaborative environments and a keen eye for detail and expertise in process development and management. The Just Energy Manager will manage key aspects of JE programming. This position reports to the Director of Just Energy. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, s/he will be expected to help support all efforts to successfully achieve the portfolio and organization's goals.

Position Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and implement grant funded activities that align with the strategic goals of the JE portfolio.
• Lead the design, program planning, and supervision activities of the JE Portfolio.
• Represent PSE at meetings, conferences, external working groups, and other events as needed.
• Manage JE Circle relationships, sub-committees, and coordination of JE Circle meetings.
• Support the building of the JE portfolio through relationship building and strategic communications.
• Manage the implementation and planning for the Just Energy Academy in concert with the PSE academies manager.
• Management and curation of communications messaging while working in concert with the internal communications team to disseminate information.
• Manage tasks and deadlines for multiple projects (small and large), which includes working collaboratively with staff at all levels and troubleshooting potential issues.
• Assist in the development of program-management Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage the development and implementation of JE projects
• Contribute to the development and implementation of other JE programs
• Support and coordinate collaborative efforts between other portfolios at PSE
• Manage the planning and execution of the JE Summit and other JE events.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job will provide supervisory support to at least one (1) or more team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university in environmental science, urban planning, economics, public policy, or related social science (e.g., political science, sociology).
• Minimum of 5 years of related program/project management experience
• Strong understanding of race, structural racism, racial equity and their impact on economic justice
• Community organizing, outreach, engagement or other organizational relationship building experience
• Comfort and experience with content facilitation (e.g., presenting data, leading trainings, and workshops).
• Ability to collect, aggregate and analyze data.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through without supervision
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in environmental science, urban planning, economics, law, public policy, or related social science, (e.g., political science, sociology).
• Familiarity of the social and environmental justice landscape in metro Atlanta and/or the Southeast
• Research experience
• Experience with community engagement and organizing.

Past experience with public policy analysis.

Open Date
5/27/2026

Category
Community Relations

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Independent Contractor

Pay
$27/hr to $37/hr DOE

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

State
GA


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