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Community Energy Advisors
Community Energy Advisors provide residents and business owners with information and resources to help make informed clean energy decisions.
Nassau County
John Dube
Community Energy Advisor
Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Nassau County
516-832-2591 x 129
jgd93@cornell.edu
Faith Laudano
Lead Community Energy Advisor
Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Nassau County
516-832-2591 x 128
fll28@cornell.edu
Suffolk County
August Ruckdeschel
Lead Community Energy Advisor
Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Suffolk County
631-727-7850 x 350
ar2464@cornell.edu
Julia Mei Hanzl
Community Energy Advisor
Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Suffolk County
631-727-7850 x 369
jh2868@cornell.edu
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Community Energy Educator
Host organization: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Location: East Meadow, NY
This position will serve as the Community Energy Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County. The Community Energy Educator will primarily assist with the teaching of energy efficiency and clean energy education programs in the Long Island Region, specifically in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. This position is also responsible for working as a team member and providing input to the supervisor on implementation and evaluation of these energy programs. This position, alongside other Energy Team members, will work to inform residents, multifamily building owners, and small businesses, with an emphasis in low-to-moderate income and priority communities, of the options for adopting clean energy strategies in their homes and businesses.
The Community Energy Educator will develop and maintain working relationships with community partners and local stakeholders to address energy inequities through energy efficiency and clean energy programs and workshops. This program will deliver information and provide education in a wide variety of settings, including, but not limited to: providing educational tables/booths at community events; presenting before large audiences; making one-on-one phone calls; following up with leads/clients to provide additional information; assist leads/clients with navigating every step of applying for relevant energy efficiency and clean energy programs available to them; helping troubleshoot obstacles to adopting clean energy strategies; coordinating with local energy contractors in providing accurate information on the programs, etc. This position will work with community groups, energy contractors, supervisor and other team members to coordinate and implement engaging educational programs, including assisting with training, engaging or coordinating the work of volunteers and interns in program delivery. This position will also serve as a subject matter resource and carry out administrative tasks that support the educational program and fulfill funding requirements. Program oversight and direction will be provided by the Natural Resource Program Leader at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, with additional support and leadership from senior members of the regional Energy team.
POSITION DETAILS:
There are 2 full-time, non-exempt positions, 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is between $28.00 - $30.00 an hour, commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation and sick leave.
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day on February 14, 2025 and until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Click here to Apply.
Applicants need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the “Experience” section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the “Drop Files Here” box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.
Contact Erika Hulver at eh482@cornell.edu with questions.
Sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this position.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Communications & Events Coordinator - Energy Program
Location: East Meadow, NY
Position Summary:
This position will serve as the Communications and Events Coordinator for the Community Energy Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County and will provide administrative direction, management and coordination of all communications and marketing related to the Community Energy Program. This position will plan, initiate and facilitate a variety of marketing, event coordination and development plans/activities to meet overall goals and objectives of the Community Energy Program.
The Community Energy Program seeks to serve members of disadvantaged communities with education and support for reducing home energy use and transitioning to renewable energy, as well as lifting up their voices to contribute to state programming and policy. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a communications and marketing strategy, using a variety of media, including regular newsletter/newspaper articles and case studies, and radio and mailer ads.
POSITION DETAILS:
This position is a full-time, exempt position, 40 hours per week, 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $62,400.00 - $65,000.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation and sick leave.
Pay Rate Type: Salary
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day on October 7, 2024 and until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Click here to Apply.
Applicants need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the “Experience” section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the “Drop Files Here” box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.
Contact Erika at eh482@cornell.edu with questions.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
Please look out for additional employment opportunities throughout the Long Island Region.