Wood Energy Coordinator
Maryland Clean Energy Center Maryland Clean Energy Center College Park, MD College Park, MD Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$55.
7K - $70.
5K a year Estimated:
$55.
7K - $70.
5K a year 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is seeking a Wood Energy Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of the comprehensive design, financing, and project management program that accelerates the adoption of modern wood energy systems in all jurisdictions of Maryland.
This work is intended to facilitate the use of wood in energy applications and expand markets for the variety of Maryland forest products originating in rural forests, urban vegetation management activities, and product processing wastes and residuals.
MCEC operates as quasi-governmental entity with a mission to increase the deployment of products, services and technologies to advance clean energy as well as mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
MCEC coordinates outreach and education, supports climate tech commercialization, facilitates access to capital through leveraged and direct investment, and operates financing programs targeted to serve various consumer audiences.
The position is grant funded for two years through a USDA Forest Service Wood Innovation Grant to support an expanded impact of the Maryland Wood Energy Coalition.
The goal of the position will be to have at least one wood energy system installed and operational by August 2024.
Work will generally be performed independently but with direction from supervisor and in close consultation with the Maryland Wood Energy Coalition.
Position will work closely with the Forest Stewardship & Utilization Program Manager of the Maryland Forest Service in a team environment.
Work will require significant interaction and coordination internally with other MCEC staff and externally with other public and private groups who are working on diverse aspects of wood energy promotion, policy and implementation.
Efforts will include program promotions, marketing, planning and development work, in joint cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identify and aggressively recruit potential candidate facilities for installation of wood energy systems.
This will most frequently involve the replacement or addition of equipment at existing facilities, but new construction is also a key target of opportunity.
Interact with personnel at candidate facilities including top leadership administrators, financial managers, energy managers, and facility managers May be responsible for writing and issuing Requests for Proposals, reviewing and ranking proposals, writing and managing grant agreements and contracts, preparing periodic reports, and disseminating information Assist in securing funding for projects, monitoring and evaluating progress and results Conduct data collection, reporting, and wood energy policy development and implementation to improve understanding of the importance wood energy markets to forest management, local economies, energy independence, and achieving climate change mitigation goals Cooperate with partners to develop and implement a comprehensive program of education, incentives, and policy focused on removing barriers and accelerating implementation of modern wood energy systems.
Primary partners include Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland Department of Natural Resources- Forest Service, Maryland Department of Environment, Maryland Department of Commerce, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland Forestry Foundation, Maryland Forests Association, Alliance for Green Heat, Mid-Atlantic Biomass Energy Council, and others.
Provide assistance to Executive Director on issues related to wood energy policy and legislation Conduct detailed analysis and share information with appropriate state officials, or industry representatives to further the wood energy program goals Develop and implement outreach, communications, and/or marketing plans for meeting the needs of the wood energy program Design advertisements, publications, brochures, signs and other matters necessary to effectively promote the use of wood energy systems in Maryland Facilitate website updates, working with subject matter experts to assure all content is consistent and accurate Write and edit materials (newsletter, media advisories, news releases), as required; research and understand wood energy projects in order to write copy for internal and external audiences Make written and oral presentations as needed to professional and citizens groups, including legislative committees Assist with grant reporting and related deliverables to meet associated deadlines Attend and assist with events and conferences EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or higher in business management, economics, marketing, public relations or communications, land use planning, natural resource management, AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in agriculture, marketing, public relations, communications, land use or natural resource planning, or advertising.
- OR - Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental or energy studies, engineering or other quantitative science, pre-law, public policy or administration, or a closely related field AND four (4) or more years of experience involving management, analysis or development of energy programs, and specific knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Duties are performed in a variety of settings, including office, project sites and public events.
Travel may be involved, for which private reliable means of transportation must be available.
Public contact and communication, both verbally and in writing, is frequently necessary.
Incumbent must coordinate activities with other departmental staff and interact extensively with owners and managers of a wide variety of facilities, forest product and wood energy business people, interest groups, public and private organizations and the public.
Certain required activities may occur outside of normal office hours.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
Hybrid remote in College Park, MD 20740.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$55.
7K - $70.
5K a year Estimated:
$55.
7K - $70.
5K a year 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is seeking a Wood Energy Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of the comprehensive design, financing, and project management program that accelerates the adoption of modern wood energy systems in all jurisdictions of Maryland.
This work is intended to facilitate the use of wood in energy applications and expand markets for the variety of Maryland forest products originating in rural forests, urban vegetation management activities, and product processing wastes and residuals.
MCEC operates as quasi-governmental entity with a mission to increase the deployment of products, services and technologies to advance clean energy as well as mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
MCEC coordinates outreach and education, supports climate tech commercialization, facilitates access to capital through leveraged and direct investment, and operates financing programs targeted to serve various consumer audiences.
The position is grant funded for two years through a USDA Forest Service Wood Innovation Grant to support an expanded impact of the Maryland Wood Energy Coalition.
The goal of the position will be to have at least one wood energy system installed and operational by August 2024.
Work will generally be performed independently but with direction from supervisor and in close consultation with the Maryland Wood Energy Coalition.
Position will work closely with the Forest Stewardship & Utilization Program Manager of the Maryland Forest Service in a team environment.
Work will require significant interaction and coordination internally with other MCEC staff and externally with other public and private groups who are working on diverse aspects of wood energy promotion, policy and implementation.
Efforts will include program promotions, marketing, planning and development work, in joint cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identify and aggressively recruit potential candidate facilities for installation of wood energy systems.
This will most frequently involve the replacement or addition of equipment at existing facilities, but new construction is also a key target of opportunity.
Interact with personnel at candidate facilities including top leadership administrators, financial managers, energy managers, and facility managers May be responsible for writing and issuing Requests for Proposals, reviewing and ranking proposals, writing and managing grant agreements and contracts, preparing periodic reports, and disseminating information Assist in securing funding for projects, monitoring and evaluating progress and results Conduct data collection, reporting, and wood energy policy development and implementation to improve understanding of the importance wood energy markets to forest management, local economies, energy independence, and achieving climate change mitigation goals Cooperate with partners to develop and implement a comprehensive program of education, incentives, and policy focused on removing barriers and accelerating implementation of modern wood energy systems.
Primary partners include Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland Department of Natural Resources- Forest Service, Maryland Department of Environment, Maryland Department of Commerce, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland Forestry Foundation, Maryland Forests Association, Alliance for Green Heat, Mid-Atlantic Biomass Energy Council, and others.
Provide assistance to Executive Director on issues related to wood energy policy and legislation Conduct detailed analysis and share information with appropriate state officials, or industry representatives to further the wood energy program goals Develop and implement outreach, communications, and/or marketing plans for meeting the needs of the wood energy program Design advertisements, publications, brochures, signs and other matters necessary to effectively promote the use of wood energy systems in Maryland Facilitate website updates, working with subject matter experts to assure all content is consistent and accurate Write and edit materials (newsletter, media advisories, news releases), as required; research and understand wood energy projects in order to write copy for internal and external audiences Make written and oral presentations as needed to professional and citizens groups, including legislative committees Assist with grant reporting and related deliverables to meet associated deadlines Attend and assist with events and conferences EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or higher in business management, economics, marketing, public relations or communications, land use planning, natural resource management, AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in agriculture, marketing, public relations, communications, land use or natural resource planning, or advertising.
- OR - Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental or energy studies, engineering or other quantitative science, pre-law, public policy or administration, or a closely related field AND four (4) or more years of experience involving management, analysis or development of energy programs, and specific knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Duties are performed in a variety of settings, including office, project sites and public events.
Travel may be involved, for which private reliable means of transportation must be available.
Public contact and communication, both verbally and in writing, is frequently necessary.
Incumbent must coordinate activities with other departmental staff and interact extensively with owners and managers of a wide variety of facilities, forest product and wood energy business people, interest groups, public and private organizations and the public.
Certain required activities may occur outside of normal office hours.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
Hybrid remote in College Park, MD 20740.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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