Catalyzing the most efficient use of energy for a thriving Northwest.
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of more than 13 million energy consumers. NEEA is dedicated to accelerating both electric and gas energy efficiency, leveraging its regional partnerships to advance the adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices. Since 1997, NEEA and its partners have saved energy equivalent to powering more than 640,000 homes each year. As the second-largest resource in the Northwest, energy efficiency can help offset most of the region\xe2\x80\x99s new demand for energy, saving money and keeping the Northwest a healthy and vibrant place to live. NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Summary The Stakeholder Relations Manager plays a key role at NEEA, fostering relationships between NEEA\xe2\x80\x99s staff and its funding organizations, facilitating effective group- and one-on-one engagements, building trust through top-notch customer-service and listening skills, and brokering solutions where needed. The Stakeholder Relations Manager is an ambassador of NEEA and building relationships\xe2\x80\x94between and among internal and external stakeholder\xe2\x80\x94is their area of expertise. The incumbent will share our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and advancing practices, strategies and policies that achieve equitable outcomes for all. Salary range: $90,000 - $105,000, exempt Could This Be Your Dream Job? Are you interested in working for a unique organization, with people who believe in their work, and regional stakeholders who voluntarily partner to achieve it? Are you familiar with the Northwest\xe2\x80\x99s utility landscape and leadership in energy efficiency? Are you a people-person, with excellent listening and communication skills? Are you driven to contribute to your team\xe2\x80\x99s success? If you answered yes to these questions please read on to learn more: The Typical Day May Include\xe2\x80\xa6

• Talking through a funder coordination strategy with a Program Manager, to help ensure the program goals/activities complement and find synergies with local utility programs.
• Convening NEEA staff to plan an effective agenda for an upcoming Advisory Committee meeting.
• Facilitating a stakeholder meeting (group or 1-on-1), maintaining an unbiased facilitator role and allowing NEEA staff and external stakeholders to own the content.
• Advising NEEA staff and leadership on strategic touchpoints with stakeholders to help build relationships and trust.

What Are You Good At?

• Collaborating with internal and external parties to work as a team
• Pattern recognition \xe2\x80\x93 identifying the non-obvious (but important) through inquiry and observation
• Critical thinking and the ability to consider implications of actions from many divergent perspectives
• Empathy and the ability to see from others\xe2\x80\x99 personal and organizational perspectives
• Leading change in culture, process and behavior
• Listening, hearing, and communicating
• Establishing and fostering relationships
• Presenting information, coaching, and nurturing understanding
• Navigating ambiguous circumstances to find the best path
• Taking time for strategy\xe2\x80\x94thinking through cause and effect, and next steps

You Likely Have The Following:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong work ethic and drive to contribute.
• Strong relationship development and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a growth mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Your Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or equivalent industry experience required; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum 10 years professional experience with at least 5 years in account management and/or member relationship management.
• Utility and/or energy efficiency industry experience required.
• Demonstrated success with account management and cross-functional team leadership.

Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as NEEA is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US. NEEA\xe2\x80\x99s benefits highlights: 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, employer funded Health Savings Account, automatic 6% retirement contribution with 2% matching, 17-days PTO, remote working options, flexible work schedule options, professional development.