Senior Coordinator, Workforce and Contractor Development

The Sr. Coordinator, Workforce and Contractor Development creates a meaningful impact by supporting projects in the team’s portfolio to increase workforce and business trainees’ participation in the clean energy economy. The position plays a pivotal role in the implementation of the Clean Energy Workforce and Contractor Training programs. The Sr. Coordinator works with project managers on programs that directly support the advancement of people and small businesses who have been historically and currently marginalized in the energy sector and building trades. 

The Sr. Coordinator reports directly to Associate Director, Contractor Development and is part of the Workforce and Contractor Development Team. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois and is currently in-person.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site to support high quality program implementation.
• Conduct outreach efforts to recruit participants for enrollment in programming.
• Support program applicants and participants with program paperwork and understanding requirements.
• Review program applicant information and connect participants to relevant Elevate programs and/or refer to resources available in the community.
• Track and follow up with participants for ongoing support and continuous engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with participants, community partners, and other key contacts.
• Conduct assigned program activities both virtually and on-site with participants (e.g. coordinating training space, confirming speakers, coordinating participant stipends and wrap around supports, etc.) with guidance from the Project Manager and/or team leadership.
• Support case management and other direct in-person services to participants.
• Maintain organized data and records using standardized processes, systems, and tools.
• Communicate program data, insights, and information to project managers and team leadership for reporting and to support program refinement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

• Completion of a degree or certificate in social work, business coaching, construction, business development, or contractor development preferred. 
• Minimum three (3+) years experience working with small businesses.
• Work independently with guidance from people leader.
• Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of communities who have been historically and currently marginalized.
• Authentic relationship development and community-building skills.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Use of Microsoft office and ability to support participants with basic computer skills.
• Use standard tools and technologies to track participant and program data. 
• Knowledge of clean energy technologies or building science a plus, but not required.
• Commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to attend in-person meetings.
• Ability to work on-site and travel locally up to 30% of the time.

Organization Description

We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is a non-exempt, individual contributor position with a salary range of $70,000 - $80,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.