Type: Education Market Advisor

Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania

Posted on: January 10, 2025

Generation180

Generation180 is a national non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and equip individuals to take action to advance clean energy. To learn more, please visit our website www.Generation180.org

Electrify Our Schools Program

Through the Electrify Our Schools program (ElectrifyOurSchools.org), Generation180 is working toward a future in which all of our schools are completely powered by clean energy. We are leading a nationwide movement that will reduce energy costs, enhance student learning, and foster healthier communities for all. The campaign leverages the integral role that schools play in encouraging clean energy action throughout their communities.

Generation180 supports K-12 schools in accessing various clean energy technologies, including solar energy, battery storage, electric school buses, by providing resources, sharing success stories, supporting and connecting school leaders, and advocating for stronger clean energy policies. In Pennsylvania, we provide free support and technical assistance, share resources and funding opportunities, and provide assistance in applying for state and federal grant applications for their clean energy projects.  

The Electrify our Schools Program:

  • Inspires a brighter future by sharing success stories and best practices from schools and districts throughout the country that have flipped the switch to clean energy; 
  • Reports on the progress being made by K-12 schools (both nationwide and in Pennsylvania) in adopting solar energy. Collects data on solar adoption by schools, tracks the trends, and identifies opportunities for growth; 
  • Provides a library of resources for adopting clean energy, including maps, step-by-step guides, answers to frequently asked questions, and personalized assistance; 
  • Empowers educational leaders to share their knowledge and experience with peers and inspire others to follow their lead;
  • Supports and advocates for policies that expand equitable access to clean energy for all schools; and
  • Prioritizes clean energy adoption in low-income, disadvantaged, and under-resourced communities that can benefit the most.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a part-time Education Market Advisor located in Southeastern Pennsylvania who will reach out to public K-12 schools throughout the region and connect them with financial and technical resources that support the transition to clean energy. The Education Market Advisor will work closely with the Pennsylvania Director to develop and execute a plan for engaging with Southeastern Pennsylvania schools and provide support in applying for available federal and state funding for clean energy projects, including solar energy, battery storage, ground-source heat pumps, electric school buses, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.  

The Education Market Advisor will handle a variety of responsibilities from market research and analysis to coordinating outreach efforts to school board members, school administrators, and facility managers. A key role of this position is to facilitate connections with administrators within the 64 public school districts in the Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties). The Education Market Advisor should have contacts and experience in the K-12 sector in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The Education Market Advisor will need strong relationship building skills, experience working with school leadership and administrators, and extensive working knowledge of the Pennsylvania educational system, especially in the greater Philadelphia region. Experience overseeing the implementation of clean energy projects at schools is strongly preferred. However, expertise in clean energy technologies and financing is not required.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Contact school district administrators in the Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties) and develop a pipeline of school districts interested in pursuing clean energy projects.
  • Facilitate connections with local and regional stakeholders that can advocate for and support implementation of clean energy projects at K-12 schools, such as intermediate units, community organizations, parent teacher organizations, or Delaware Valley Association of School Business Officials. 
  • Serve as an education market strategist and point-of-contact on local and state education issues that impact clean energy adoption in Pennsylvania.
  • Collaborate with partner organizations to plan, organize, and execute program-related events (both virtual and in-person). 
  • Represent Generation180 at school board meetings, community meetings and other school-related events with stakeholders and partners.
  • Advise Generation180 on the Electrify Our Schools program strategy in Pennsylvania.
  • Identify and recruit school staff for the statewide School Leadership in Clean Energy (SLICE) Network.
  • Establish outreach goals and report weekly on new contacts made.
  • Support school districts in writing and completing grant applications for federal and state funding.
  • Collaborate with the Generation180’s communications team to develop and deploy marketing and media strategies to target priority school leaders. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years professional experience in school leadership, administration, facilities, operations, or similar role in the education sector.
  • Established professional network in Southeastern Pennsylvania within the K-12 education sector with contacts in school administration, facilities and operations.
  • Experience supporting a school/district’s transition to clean energy (including energy efficiency, solar energy, and electrification). 
  • Demonstrated understanding of political/social/economic issues of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Professional experience in school administration, facilities, operations, or related field. 
  • Established professional network in Pennsylvania within the K-12 education sector with contacts in school administration, facilities and operations.
  • Demonstrated experience or skills in outreach, marketing, sales, or communications.
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Exceptional professionalism, follow through, and people skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Interest in Generation180’s mission.

 

Schedule and Compensation 

This is a part-time contract/consulting position with an anticipated end date of December 2026. Hours will typically range between 5-10 hours per week and may require more hours for targeted events throughout the year.  Compensation rate is negotiable based on experience.

 

Location

Applicants must live in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The candidate will be asked to travel for meetings within the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. This position will report virtually to the Pennsylvania Director and work virtually with Generation180 staff based in our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA.

 

How To Apply

Position open until filled. Please submit a resume and cover letter using this form.  

Generation180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is seeking a diverse slate of candidates for formal consideration. Applicants with unique experiences and perspectives, including women, people of color and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.