Program Associate

Resource Innovations is seeking a Program Associate to join our growing team based in either Chicago, IL or Madison, WI. As a Program Associate with Resource Innovations, you will provide vital administrative support for several residential energy efficiency programs across the Midwest. You will perform a range of tasks to support the programs in achieving energy savings goals using program systems and procedures to assess project eligibility, track and report project milestones, and process project data. The Program Associate will also support new initiatives, lead customer and contractor communications when needed, and assist with budget tracking, invoicing, and other internal projects as needed. 

We’re seeking self-motivated individuals who are mission-driven to make a positive impact on the environment and within communities. Strong communication and time management skills with experience coordinating multiple high-quality deliverables on tight deadlines are required. Additionally, successful candidates will be adaptable to change and proactive in developing new solutions and processes to drive efficiency. 

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately responds to requests and inquiries from program participants, contractors, and clients in a professional and timely manner, ensuring high levels of customer and client service.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports for internal and external purposes, ensuring compliance with terms of contract, relevance of content, and professional presentation. 
• Support outreach efforts to program customers, contractors, and community-based organizations as needed. 
• Coordinates with internal support and cross functional teams including Operations, Planning, Finance, IT, Engineering, and Marketing. 
• Works with team to identify opportunities to improve program tools and processes assisting program teams with process optimization. 
• Participates in team meetings to provide updates and address action items. 
• Manages data and uses database system(s) to track project details, milestones, and deliverables. 
• Ensures adherence to internal and system protocols using RI systems, documents, and tools. 
• Complies and reviews project documentation, ensuring data integrity and quality control of systems and processes. 
• Assists program teams in collecting missing data. 
• Identifies and escalates issues as appropriate and recommends strategies to address issues. 
• Tracks multiple tasks and project deadlines and alerts managers in advance of conflicts. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

• BS or BA or 2+ years of relevant work experience in energy, environment, public policy, or technical field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite and Salesforce preferred.
• Superior organization and time management skills.
• Previous experience providing high-quality customer and client service.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.  The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $60,000 -$75,000.  In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position.  Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits. 

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.