Environment / Energy / Cleantech Program Manager

The Cleantech Program Manager is responsible for managing events, providing program support, conducting a weekly energy price survey program, building relationships with members and prospects, updating databases, creating marketing and outreach materials, and working with committees. The candidate should be organized, attentive to detail, willing to learn, and have the ability to take initiative. Interest in clean energy & environmental policy is a necessity, as is familiarity with web-based systems. Experience with the Google Suite, Wix, Canva, Google Ads, and Little Green Light or other CRM software is useful. The position is one of two that reports to the Executive Director. 

The Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) is the state's leading energy, environmental, and clean technology business and economic development organization. E2Tech is a catalyst, a change agent, and a resource center that supports the robust and sustainable growth of the sector. E2Tech is funded through annual dues and other support from over 200 member institutions and sustainers active in the environmental or energy sectors. Additional support comes from program income and from federal and state agencies, foundations and individual donors.  

Examples of the programs overseen by the manager can be found at www.e2tech.org.  

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Manage professional development programs and training events - securing speakers and venues, marketing, registration /coordination, sponsorships
• Conduct and provide research assistance for ongoing projects, events, and outreach materials
• Make phone calls to collect information from members and businesses
• Assemble information packets for Board of Directors and Committee meetings
• Participate in Board of Directors and Committee meetings and record minutes
• Host E2Tech events and represent the organization at partner and other events, mostly in greater Portland
• Manage website content
• Create E2Tech’s weekly newsletter and other marketing materials
• Manage membership and keep member information up to date in Little Green Light; collaborate with the Membership Cmte and the Exec Director on recruiting new members.
• Track membership (new and renewals)
• Produce monthly membership reports for the Board of Directors and the Membership Committee 
• Support the preparation of grant applications
• Maintain grant tracking document and produce progress status reports, as assigned
• Maintain calendar of events, meetings and key dates, and send calendar invitations
• Other administrative functions, as required

General Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent
• Experience working in an office environment
• Conversant with MS Office Suite and Google Suite
• General knowledge of CRM systems, Wix websites, and accounting is a plus
• Ability to flex work schedule for occasional evening or early morning events

This position allows opportunities for career growth and the opportunity to influence some of Maine’s most important environmental & energy projects and programs. This is a hybrid position based out of Portland, ME, with occasional travel in southern and central Maine for events, so access to a car is needed.

Compensation: $46-52,000 annually for 40 hours/week with a cafeteria plan that can be applied to healthcare, student loans, retirement account. 15 days of PTO (vacation + sick leave) + federal holidays.  

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to info@e2tech.org. Submissions will be reviewed upon receipt. The decision on the hire is expected in mid September, with an expected start date of October 1.