STEP-UP Seeking Summer Program Associate

From the Town of University Park:

Job title: STEP-UP Summer Program Associate

Reports to: STEP-UP Energy Coach and/or Program Director

The Town of University Park, MD is implementing The Small Town Energy Program for University Park (“STEP-UP”), a 3-year effort designed to achieve energy efficiency market transformation within University Park and to serve as a roadmap for energy transformation in small towns across the U.S. STEP-UP includes a full suite of model activities for replication including: energy audits and retrofits for homes, financial incentives, local community delivery partners, and leading edge, but low-cost, social marketing techniques. STEP-UP also includes rooftop solar and a kitchen waste compost component. More information about STEP-UP can be found on the Town of University Park web site, www.upmd.org, and at www.mystep-up.org. 

The STEP-UP Summer Program Associate is primarily responsible for supporting the activities of the STEP-UP program, as directed by the STEP-UP Energy Coach and the STEP-UP Program Director. S/he will have work responsibilities in three primary areas: community outreach, supporting program administration, and research pertaining to the STEP-UP program 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

Community Outreach (50%):

• a) Deliver STEP-UP promotional, research or other program resources door-to-door within the target communities.
• b) Provide on-site assistance at STEP-UP community events as needed / directed.

Program Administration (40%):

• c) Assist in maintaining and tracking a complete central database of STEP-UP records, including participant, audit, retrofit and incentive data.
• d) Assist in preparing data for federal reporting purposes.
• e) Carry out routine project correspondence as directed by the Energy Coach.
• f) Support the Energy Coach in planning for STEP-UP community events
• g) Support the Energy Coach in scheduling of appointments and STEP-UP events and maintenance of the overall project calendar. 

Research (10%): 

• h) Track and inform STEP-UP stakeholders of relevant academic, government, corporate, and foundation energy-related events and resources.
• i) Conduct research on other similar efficiency programs or trends in the efficiency field, and assemble data to enable STEP-UP to benchmark against these other programs.
• j) Research a variety of topics and information as directed by the Energy Coach, the Program Director, or their designate(s).  

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to establish and follow routine processes and procedures. Requirements
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Exercises initiative in undertaking routine assignments/projects without direct supervision. 
• Demonstrated experience in the use of databases and/or records management.
• Knowledge of research methods preferred. 
• Demonstrated skill in effective verbal and written communications. 
• Ability to collaborate with different levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• This position is intended for a student currently enrolled in college or university. A high school diploma or GED is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Please submit one electronic copy of your resume with “STEP-UP Summer Program Associate” in the Subject line to:Application Processenergycoach@upmd.org.
• Deadline for application is 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11
• Period of employment is Monday, June 4 through Friday, August 24