Job description

About East Bay Community Energy

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is the Community Choice energy service provider for customer accounts across Alameda County and the City of Tracy. EBCE’s charter is to provide its customers with low carbon, cost-effective electricity that integrates innovative energy products and maximizes local benefits through the development of local solutions, ranging from increasing access to rooftop solar to supporting the adoption of electric vehicles.

Culture and Commitment to Diversity

EBCE believes in a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures a workplace that offers every individual the opportunity to attain professional goals and contribute to accomplishing our mission. We foster a culture of open communication, responsibility, curiosity, accountability, and teamwork. We want creative problem solvers that are excited to work in an entrepreneurial environment and grow our organization!

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our service area’s rich culture and communities. We welcome a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and skills.

We strongly encourage people of all characteristics to apply and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type based on age, religion, color, gender identity or expression, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or characteristics, and those with a disability as protected by federal, state and local laws.

Position Summary

EBCE is seeking an Building Electrification Channel Manager reporting to the VP of Local Development, Electrification and Innovation. This role will manage existing programs and lead the development, administration, and implementation of multiple new electrification programs. In this position you will ensure that EBCE’s programs achieve strategic objectives and priorities by designing programs, evaluating and developing new business and partnership opportunities, managing program contractors and tracking program data.

Position Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee management of EBCE’s Electrification programs and related solicitations, consultant contracts and/or agreements.
• Develop and manage a network of electrification equipment suppliers and installers.
• Maintain and expand relevant partner relations in the building electrification industry to deliver a comprehensive solutions channel for EBCE.
• Further develop a structured, standardized approach to vetting, selecting, measuring and maintaining a variety of relevant industry partnerships.
• Create guidelines and processes for lead management, information sharing and performance management among partner organizations.
• Develop metrics for program success and monitor activities to engage in continual improvement across all EBCE programs
• Provide channel-style programs support that drives program implementation of EBCE’S Electrification-related programs (i.e., Health-e Homes and Health-e Communities Initiatives).
• Develop and execute requests for proposals (RFPs) including defining objectives and evaluation criteria, coordinating with communications team for publication, evaluating proposals, and recommending awards.
• Assist in developing partnerships and program implementation for local energy programs including storage, building electrification and renewables. Includes evaluating program options, developing justifications for proposed strategies, and soliciting and taking input from stakeholders and regional partners to refine strategies.
• Support program management including development of contracts, assessing vendor budget and timelines, evaluating effectiveness and quality of work, recommending remedial actions when needed.
• Support any required Board of Director updates or actions through development of Board memos and coordination with EBCE’s legal team.
• Work collaboratively within EBCE with the Regulatory, Power Procurement, Marketing and Technology & Analytics teams on cross functional priorities related to rate design, customer engagement and satisfaction, integrated resource planning, and local program design.
• Create internal models to support various analysis and workflows across program areas.
• Interact with EBCE’s Salesforce environment to develop new programs, maintain existing programs, develop reports, and manage customer interactions.
• Develop timelines, manage deliverables and coordinate execution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervise and manage direct reports
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years experience working in transactional energy roles or 8+ years experience equivalent experience without a college degree.
• Dedicated experience with energy and/or building electrification programs, with demonstrated track record of establishing and delivering strategic outcomes, while working at a public agency, load serving entity/utility, energy services company, or NGO
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to self-direct and manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (bilingual a plus.)
• Working knowledge of basic software programs including Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce.

Working Conditions

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $146,202 - $161,517. The exact compensation package offered will be dependent on candidate experience.

EBCE offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• Zero cost Individual, family, and domestic partner health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life and AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
• Retirement with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Fertility & Adoption Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care accounts)
• Paid Volunteer Days
• And More!

Location and Working Conditions

This position will be based in EBCE headquarters in Oakland, near BART. EBCE's team has a hybrid approach inclusive of in-office and remote work. This role is expected to go into the office 2-3 days a week. We are not providing relocation or sponsorships currently.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. EBCE is dedicated to reasonably accommodate an applicant for known physical or mental disabilities so that the applicant may participate in the application process. We will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with any employee with a known physical or mental disability to identify potential reasonable accommodations, if any, to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of their position.

• General office environment is primarily sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: standing, sitting, walking, reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license or the ability to provide alternate transportation and a safe driving record.

Working at East Bay Community Energy

EBCE is committed to complying with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disability Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act, ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. EBCE prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), genetic information or characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. EBCE strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace, being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment (exemptions will be evaluated by legal council).

The information contained herein has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The information also does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $146,202.00 - $161,517.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oakland, CA 94612: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612

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