| Description |
IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Senior Partnership Manager - Connecticut
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| October 19, 2011 - January 01, 2012 |
| Location: |
Hartford , CT |
| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| Department: |
Utility Partnerships |
| Intern/Paid Position: |
Paid Position |
| Description: |
3Degrees is seeking a dynamic individual to manage 3Degrees’ CTCleanEnergyOptionsSM renewable energy product offered throughout Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating electric service territories in Connecticut. CTCleanEnergyOptionsSM is an NREL Top Ten program, boasting the 7th highest participation level in the country for voluntary green power programs, which allow electric customers the opportunity to support the development of new renewable energy. 3Degrees has been awarded a five-year contract to be one of two suppliers promoting CTCleanEnergyOptionsSM. This position will manage the planning and execution of outreach and education efforts for 3Degrees’ CTCleanEnergyOptionsSM product throughout the state.
This is a full-time position requiring program management, relationship management, marketing management, management of community outreach, and budget planning and management. |
| Duties: |
Program Management:Overall responsibility for the staff processes and relationships required to build a highly successful program.
Relationship Management: Develop relationship and work closely with Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA), key community leaders in participating cities and towns in the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities program, and Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating staff. Develop a positive long-term relationship with the above stakeholders through a commitment to quality work products, timeliness, and attention to detail.
Marketing Management: Coordinate multi-channel marketing efforts from conception to execution including targeted community outreach, direct mail, bill inserts, online marketing, newsletters, etc. Apply understanding of marketing concepts, customer demographics, marketing communication vehicles, and renewable energy to design and execute an effective annual marketing plan.
Community Outreach Responsibilities: Manage a team of part-time field staff members working locally and in remote locations. Identify and schedule events, tabling locations, and canvassing routes for field team. Directly supervise and train field team in best sales practices. Ability and desire to foster a healthy work environment and mentor a staff of committed individuals.
Budget planning and management: Develop and then manage an annual budget required to deploy the marketing plan. |
| Qualifications: |
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- 4 year college degree; advanced degree in business administration, marketing or related field welcomed
- 5-10 years’ experience in marketing, program or project management, and client interfacing roles; understanding of utility business encouraged
- Demonstrated commitment to the environment
- Excellent professional communication skills; listening, verbal & written
- Budget management experience
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Knowledge of or experience in business-to-business sales
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, and PPT.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Knowledge of renewable energy, especially voluntary renewable energy certificate programs, climate protection, and conservation
- Attention to detail and quality
- Strong customer relationship skills
- Flexibility to either work from home or a small local office
- Willingness to “do everything” from small office tasks to budgeting and program oversight
- Understanding of Connecticut demographics and residential customer motivations for enrolling in a voluntary, additional-cost renewable energy program
- Willingness and ability to travel within Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating service territory
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Compensation is based on experience.
- Paid time off, including holidays
- Eligible for group medical and dental plan
- Annual health and wellness reimbursement allowance
- Eligible for company 401(k) plan
- Eligible for stock options
- Become part of a team of individuals equally committed to reducing the magnitude of climate change
- Ability to make a positive contribution to the environment
If you are interested in helping make the world a cleaner, more renewable place and you believe this position is a good fit for you, please review the CTCleanEnergyOptions site for more information at http://www.ctcleanenergyoptions.com/ and submit your resume by clicking the "Apply" button below.
3Degrees is committed to providing equal employment opportunity ("EEO") and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws, 3Degrees will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants upon request during the application process to ensure equal opportunities to be considered for employment.
In compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, 3Degrees will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. 3Degrees does not generally provide sponsorship or employment visa status. Employment by 3Degrees is contingent upon completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.
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