Program Director, Energy Innovation

Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, Inc. (MHET) is a not-for-profit community-based organization that empowers municipalities, their residents, and businesses to own and share renewable energy, create healthier buildings, and join in community wealth-building to strengthen the resilience of the Hudson Valley in the face of climate change. We engage and build on the active involvement of communities, with particular emphasis on low-income and communities of color that are being harmed first and worst by climate change.

• Program Associate (part-time intern)

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply for this position even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed.

Required:

• Experience in renewable energy project development, clean energy finance, or a closely related field – with demonstrated ability to move a project from idea through to funded, operational reality.
• Experience with community engagement, participatory planning, or organizing in low-income or BIPOC communities.
• Familiarity with community-scale energy technologies, including some combination of thermal energy systems, community solar, distributed generation, and/or energy storage.
• Working knowledge of the clean energy funding landscape, including NYSERDA, NYPA, federal programs, and philanthropic sources; experience writing or contributing to funding applications.
• Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, track milestones with rigor, and drive progress without requiring constant external accountability.
• Deep commitment to energy justice, energy democracy, and community self-determination; genuine understanding of how structural racism and economic inequality shape energy burden and who benefits from the clean energy transition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across audiences; able to present technical project details to funders and engineers, and energy concepts to community members and frontline residents, with equal clarity and respect.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, resource-constrained nonprofit environment where priorities evolve and the work requires both strategic thinking and operational follow-through.

• Lived experience of energy insecurity, housing instability, or environmental harm.
• Knowledge of New York State energy policy, utility regulation, and NYS clean energy programs.
• Familiarity with the Hudson Valley region, its communities, and its energy and housing landscape.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
  
  

MHET is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that a diverse workforce brings to our organization.

MHET encourages individuals from underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, to apply for this position. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that respects and values differences, and we aim to foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

Please submit your resume and references below. We will review applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.