Position Summary
Position Description
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is searching for Director of Clean Energy Extension (CEE). CEE was established in 2015 and resides in the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) with an academic affiliation in the Department of Environmental Conservation Click here for the full position description and details about applying.
Required Qualifications
Graduate degree in a field related to clean energy (e.g., renewable energy, engineering, resource economics, public policy, regional planning, sustainability, energy justice). Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in the clean energy field (energy efficiency, renewable energy, strategic electrification, grid modernization) conducting research, consulting, engineering, project development, finance, policy development and regulation, regional planning, or similar contributions. A Ph.D. or other terminal degree (e.g., J.D.) in a related field can substitute for two (2) years of experience. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, colleagues, experts, and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines, and competencies. Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders and collaborators, e.g., academia, government agencies, municipal planning organizations, NGOs, community-based organizations, and clean energy experts. Experience in supervising and managing staff in a collaborative working environment. Demonstrated commitment to a climate of respect, empowerment, and professional development of staff members. Experience in balancing administrative and management tasks with a work agenda requiring expertise in clean energy. Demonstrated excellence in written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; comfort in public speaking roles, facilitating group discussions, and in one-on-one conversations. Demonstrated experience in strategy/visioning, financial management, project management, and computer literacy. Demonstration of a determined commitment and passion to support a clean energy transition that is affordable, equitable, environmentally conscious, and provides benefits to the Commonwealth and local economies. Experience writing technical proposals in response to government or foundation competitive solicitations, and in managing such awards with sponsors. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant field, such as clean energy, engineering, environmental science, or public policy, law, management, etc. Experience serving as the director for a center, program, or other entity. Demonstrated experience in teaching at a university level. Familiarity with clean energy technologies, current state and federal energy policy, and related incentive programs, particularly the landscape of clean energy and climate policy in Massachusetts.
Application Instructions
https://careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/526779/managing-director-clean-energy-extension-extension-associatefull-professor-afor
About University of Massachusetts Clean Energy Extension
The UMass Clean Energy Extension joins the University’s historic mission as a Land Grant College to provide outreach and extension to the Commonwealth. No longer strictly limited to agriculture, the mission of UMass Extension extends to environmental well-being and human health as well. Similar to the role of UMass Extension in agriculture, the UMass Clean Energy Extension will provide the legitimacy, impartiality, and local responsiveness to assist entities in evaluating and implementing clean energy opportunities, to help businesses offer clean energy technologies into the marketplace, and to support applied research to address technical and policy challenges facing clean energy.