Energy Efficiency Sr. Associate

Resource Innovations is looking for an experienced Sr. Associate to join our expanding team in Illinois. As a SR. Associate at Resource Innovations, you will provide important support to our growing Residential Program team based in Illinois.

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

• Support Program Managers in project development, tracking and analysis, and management of efficiency projects.  
• Edit and format program documents and reports for grammar, typographical errors, and professional presentation.  
• Monitor, organize, analyze, and share program data to inform team decisions and client deliverables.
• Seek review and/or feedback prior to external communications or submission of deliverables.  
• Identify and escalate issues as appropriate, and recommend strategies to address issues.  

• Provide general administrative support to the project teams.  
• Function as a cooperative and cohesive member of project teams.  
• Demonstrate a willingness to play a variety of roles (e.g., administrative, quality assurance, research, writing) as required to achieve project/task success.  
• Represent Resource Innovations in a professional manner at customer meetings, trade shows, and community events with senior staff.  
• Complete assignments on schedule and within the allotted budget or hours.  

• Successfully and independently track and performs small tasks within a project or program.  
• Track multiple task or project deadlines and alerts manager in advance of conflicts. 
• Bring a positive, action-oriented attitude to the work place.  

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. mandatory - energy, environment, public policy, or technical field desired .
• 3+ years work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Experience with CRM software preferred.
• Highly motivated and positive attitude.
• Superior organization and time management skills. 
• Commitment to high-quality customer service and the ability to address customer issues/concerns.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Flexibility to work with a variety of team members and dynamic project demands.
• Interest or experience in a field related to energy or sustainability. 
• Experience troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions. 
• Ability to identify process improvements and communicate plans for improvement.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and correct data discrepancies.
• Ability to understand and appropriately apply technical information.

Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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.