Senior Program Manager

The North Carolina Clean Energy Fund (NCCEF) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join
its growing team of mission-focused clean energy and financial professionals. NCCEF is a
nonprofit financial institution with a mission to accelerate investment in clean and efficient
energy solutions and increase climate resilience in North Carolina and South Carolina,
particularly to promote climate and economic equity. We partner with public and private
investors, foundations, and other non-profit and community organizations to deploy
sustainable financing solutions that will create long-lasting environmental, economic, and
social benefits and fill gaps in the financial market, especially for traditionally underserved
communities.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our growing team of passionate
professionals working to drive the state’s clean energy initiatives. This position offers an
exciting opportunity to lead strategic efforts in the EnergizeNC Solar for All program, which
seeks to increase solar energy adoption in communities across North Carolina.
The Senior Program Manager will lead the strategic implementation and community
engagement for EnergizeNC, North Carolina’s Solar for All program, playing a crucial role in
deploying solar funds, building relationships with local organizations, and fostering
community-driven solutions. The ideal candidate resides in North Carolina and has
significant skills in program management, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive
impactful change. This is a remote-based role in North Carolina with occasional travel
expectations of up to 20% within the state.
Responsibilities
•Program Management
o Serve as the lead stakeholder engagement and relationship manager for
EnergizeNC, including leading the deployment of Solar for All funds across
the state and managing up to four regional Program Specialists.
o Manage community relationships and the deployment of Solar for All funds
within one identified region of North Carolina.
o Gather regional feedback and collaborate with EnergizeNC Coalition
partners to address concerns and improve program implementation.
o Collect and analyze program metrics to ensure compliance and document
progress.
•Trust Building and Stakeholder Engagement
o Lead the EnergizeNC Advisory Board and Education and Engagement
subcommittee and serve as the primary contact for community
stakeholders.
o Promote understanding of solar loans and rebates; meet with local leaders
to address challenges in solar development and attend community events to
raise awareness and support for EnergizeNC.
•Network Management
o Collaborate with community-based organizations and EnergizeNC and
program navigators to create training materials and FAQs for various
stakeholders.
o Liaise with the EnergizeNC Rebate Administrator to ensure seamless
distribution of solar rebates.
o Liaise with local solar developers and contractors to ensure high quality
program execution.
Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree in Management, Finance, Environmental Studies, Sustainable
Technology, or related field preferred but not required.
Experience:
Minimum of 6 years in programming or project management, with at least 2 years
leading a tea
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in home energy, clean energy, finance, or related
fields.
Familiarity with North Carolina’s clean energy landscape.
Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word);
experience with data analytics and creative tools is a plus.
• Highly skilled at managing multiple projects, priorities, and workflows, decision
making, and organization.
• Agile, able to quickly transition between big picture strategy, programmatic
details, and the ever-changing clean energy landscape.
• Inspirational leader, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences, and the
ability to simplify complex financial data into accessible information for others.
The salary range for this position is between $80,000 – $88,000
Why Work with Us?
At NCCEF we care deeply about the work we do and the lasting impact it will have in
North Carolina and beyond. We also recognize that the people doing this work are just as
valuable. This is why NCCEF has created a culture that values our employees’ health and
financial well-being and their lives in and outside of work. In addition to a remote, flexible
workplace we also offer the following benefits:
• Healthcare benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental (We cover 75% of individual employee
medical premiums)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Simple IRA matching
• Flexible paid time off & paid company holidays
• Parental Leave
How to Appl
Send your resume and a letter of interest to: Senior Program Manager – NC – Catapult
Jobs. (letscatapult.applicantpool.com/jobs/1199457-198447.html)
NCCEF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (Including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a
protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics. NCCEF believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success,
and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.