Head of Programme Management

Program Coordinator, Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE)

Full-time, non-exempt, 37.5 hours/week

$Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.).

2 weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid personal and sick days.

11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid days off for Summer and Winter breaks.

Employee Assistance Program.

Flexible schedule potential.

Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.

The Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) at Vermont Law and Graduate School leads the nation in preparing students for the clean energy transition. Our energy law and policy program offers extensive clean energy courses, renewable energy experiential opportunities and research options. The IEE is a national and world resource focused on the energy policy of the future and maintains a vibrant student‑staffed energy clinic, which works on legal and business models for community energy development.

The IEE seeks a Program Coordinator to work with and support the IEE’s core functions: maintaining relationships with other VLGS departments; facilitating the smooth operation of the energy program; The Program Coordinator is central in establishing the program’s highly collaborative, collegial environment, reports to the Director of the IEE, while working closely with both students and faculty in the energy program.

Coordinate and support all operations of the IEE.

Support the planning and organizing of IEE events, including the Annual Alumni in Energy Symposium held at Climate Week NYC.

Perform administrative tasks, including tracking the program budget, record keeping, and providing support to faculty and fellows in the program.

Draft and facilitate IEE communications, including annual reports, press releases, newsletters, websites, and social media.

Conduct energy law and policy research as assigned by the Director.

Proofread and edit final reports and communications.

Assist with fundraising, grant management, and reporting.

Collaborate and represent the IEE with other departments and programs within VLGS, with current and prospective students, partner organizations, and visiting faculty and scholars.

Track campus electricity consumption and generation data and heating fuels consumption data.

Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum 2‑4 years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to take on projects with minimal supervision and track and meet deadlines.

Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills.

An interest in environmental and energy issues, as well as a familiarity with an academic setting.

Excellent planning, administrative, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations.

Application Requirements:

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