Senior Associate, Outreach (Campaigns & Communities)

CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, OUTREACH (CAMPAIGNS & COMMUNITIES)

SUMMARY:

The Marketing, Communications, and Outreach team at the Connecticut Green Bank (hereafter "Green Bank") is seeking a Senior Associate focused on campaign support and community outreach.

The Senior Associate will focus on marketing and outreach efforts and campaigns designed to grow and nurture the Green Bank's community channel, supporting program teams engaging with communities, building direct relationships with community representatives, and supporting community members - especially homeowners - in accessing Green Bank programs. The Senior Associate will jointly report to the Director, Marketing & Outreach and the Senior Manager of Community Outreach and will work across the organization to support various campaigns, programs, and products.

The Green Bank has established a vision for its outreach and engagement through its comprehensive plan that: "The Green Bank builds trust and awareness within our community - especially amongst its most vulnerable members - through clear and transparent communication, education, and active listening, enabling us to understand and meet their needs. By strategically cultivating strong, collaborative, and reciprocal relationships with stakeholders, we empower them to achieve their energy, environmental and resiliency goals while advancing the mission of the Green Bank and realizing its vision of a planet protected by the love of humanity."

This role executes this vision through consistent interaction and engagement with community stakeholders through campaigns designed to provide access and assistance to municipalities and the organizations that support their residents. This person will understand the value of building relationships and partnerships that drive positive business outcomes.

The Green Bank, a quasi-public authority, is the nation's first state-level "Green Bank," leveraging public funds to increase and accelerate private investment in the green economy of Connecticut. Working at the Green Bank means being part of a dynamic team of talented people who are passionate about implementing the green bank model, stimulating the growth and development of clean energy and environmental infrastructure investment in Connecticut, and growing our economy, strengthening our communities, and protecting our environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Individual responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the Director of Marketing and Outreach and Senior Manager of Community Outreach with developing and implementing the Green Bank's community outreach strategy;
• Supporting the development and execution of outreach campaigns designed to increase adoption of Green Bank products and programs;
• Regularly engaging directly with stakeholders, including homeowners, that could or currently participate in Green Bank programs through in-person and virtual meetings, roundtables, events, or other activities to support relationships;
• Coordinating with and supporting Green Bank program teams with their goals related to community engagement;
• Working with the Communications team on developing and delivering content, communications, and events to support campaigns and initiatives;
  Collecting, analyzing, and providing stakeholder feedback and market research to relevant programs related to product development or redesign;
• Coordinating and leveraging the Green Bank's relationship with Sustainable CT to drive adoption of Green Bank products and support the program teams and other Outreach staff;
• Representing the Green Bank at events, speaking engagements, etc.; and,
• Other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The following minimum qualifications in knowledge, skill, and ability are required:

• Strong interpersonal, relationship management, and outreach skills involving the ability to work with other parties, at all levels, internally and externally;
• Ability to work as part of a team, but also work independently, exercise judgment, think critically and creatively, and take initiative;
• Ability to travel to and attend occasional evening and weekend events or meetings across the State of Connecticut;
• Marketing skills or a desire to learn such skills, especially in respect to channel-based marketing and co-branding;
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written communications;
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to understand various energy-related technologies and financial products;
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred qualifications are:

• General knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency programs including Connecticut specific programs;
• Experience with Salesforce or other customer relationship management software;
• Sales or cold calling experience; and,
• Ability to communicate proficiently in Spanish or Portuguese.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience performing duties similar to the needs of this role. Experience working with community and municipal representatives is a plus.

Substitutions Allowed:

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for three (3) years of general experience. In this situation, the candidate must have 2 years of relevant full-time work experience.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• This position will report to the Director of Marketing and Outreach. After six (6) months, the position will report to the Senior Manager of Community Outreach.
• This is a hybrid role split between a minimum of two days per workweek in the Green Bank's Hartford or South Norwalk, CT offices and remote work.
• Ability to travel to and attend occasional evening and weekend events or meetings across the State of Connecticut is required.
• State of Connecticut benefits package, including generous time-off, health insurance covering medical, dental and vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, and paid leave.
• Expected salary ranges from $70,000 - $80,000, but the final salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent communications, verbal and written, both qualitative and quantitative
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers typing and/or writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When working remotely, this role requires a dedicated workspace with a desk and chair and a reliable internet connection.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please click on the "Senior Associate, Outreach (Campaigns & Communities)" position and submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

Closing Date: November 30, 2026 or when a qualified candidate is identified.

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