Location
Hybrid – 1-2 days/ onsite Minneapolis or Roseville office.
Join Our Dynamic Market Transformation Team
We are looking for a Program Coordinator to join our growing Market Transformation department. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role supports the systems, processes, and coordination that keep the department running efficiently. The Market Transformation team accelerates the development and adoption of emerging energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies across Minnesota.
Who We Are
Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in Minneapolis and Roseville, MN. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to reduce energy waste and emissions. CEE is recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune and is known for open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and work-life balance.
What We Offer
- Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2026 Benefit Summary.
- Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy-efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire.
- Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vesting and company contribution.
- Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges.
- Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time.
- Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance.
- Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization.
What You’ll Do
Program, Event & Meeting Coordination
- Coordinate logistics for external events such as the ETA forum in partnership with the Associate Manager of Operations and program leadership.
- Coordinate department meetings for Market Transformation and program activities, including vendors, venues, catering, materials, agendas, notes, and follow-up action items.
- Manage event budgets, timelines, calendars, room and resource booking, and scheduling in partnership with operations and program leadership.
- Serve as a responsive point of contact for staff and partners on logistics, scheduling, and related coordination needs.
Onboarding, Communications & Team Support
- Lead Market Transformation onboarding, including schedules, materials, checklists, and coordination with IT, HR, hiring managers, and department leaders.
- Develop and maintain department communications, onboarding resources, reference materials, shared files, and tools such as SharePoint, Asana, and Mural.
- Provide administrative support to operations leadership, assist with team-building and culture activities, and complete other duties as assigned.
Skills & Knowledge We’re Looking For
Core Skills
- Event planning, logistics coordination, onboarding support, and new-hire coordination fundamentals.
- Microsoft 365 proficiency, especially Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, calendars, and problem-solving tools; ability to learn and administer coordination tools such as Asana and Mural.
- Strong organization, time management, prioritization, attention to detail, problem-solving, judgment, and follow-through while managing multiple events, onboarding cycles, and meetings.
- Clear written and verbal communication, cross-department collaboration, service orientation, professionalism, and discretion with staff, stakeholder, and event information.
Preferred Qualifications.
- 2- or 4-year degree in a related field, equivalent experience, or 2–4 years in event planning, program coordination, administrative support, or a related role.
- Experience with onboarding, HR coordination, new-hire logistics, high-level administrative support, calendar management, file organization, or meeting notes.
- Comfort learning new scheduling, coordination, and event-planning systems; interest in energy, sustainability, or nonprofit work is a plus.
- Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred).
****Cover letter encouraged.
Compensation
Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the pay range upon hire for this position will be $27.00 - $28.5 per hour.
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Skills Required
- Event planning and logistics coordination experience or skills
- Program coordination and administrative support fundamentals
- Onboarding support and new-hire coordination fundamentals
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, calendars, and problem-solving tools
- Strong organization, time management, prioritization, attention to detail, problem-solving, judgment, and follow-through
- Clear written and verbal communication, cross-department collaboration, service orientation, professionalism, and discretion
- Two- or four-year degree in a related field, equivalent experience, or 2–4 years in event planning, program coordination, administrative support, or a related role
- Experience with onboarding, HR coordination, new-hire logistics, high-level administrative support, calendar management, file organization, or meeting notes
- Ability to learn and administer coordination tools such as Asana and Mural
- Experience with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce
- Interest in energy, sustainability, or nonprofit work
What We Do
CEE is a community-based clean energy nonprofit with special expertise in energy efficiency that stretches back 40 years. Data-driven and community-engaged, our team is passionate about discovering and deploying the most effective solutions to strengthen the economy and improve the environment. We are committed to creating an open and welcoming workplace with an emphasis on work–life balance. Open-door communication is invited, and diverse backgrounds and points of view are encouraged. Our great culture has resulted in CEE being named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.
