Team Lead, Outreach and Engagement – Agriculture Sector
Location: Remote - must be located in CA with the ability to travel to the Central Valley and Southern California to be considered
Ready to make a difference?
As the Outreach Manager overseeing one or more utility programs in the agriculture sector, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team dedicated to promoting energy efficiency and sustainability to farmers, growers, and other stakeholders within the agriculture community. You will oversee the implementation of energy efficient solutions and ensure that our initiatives positively impact our utility client’s service territory. Your leadership will be crucial in driving innovation, fostering community relationships, and achieving our energy savings goals. Even though this position is remote, it will include some travel within the Central Valley and Southern California.
Why you will love working here:
- Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
- Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing:
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of energy efficiency account managers, ensuring they are motivated and equipped to meet their goals.
- Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of energy efficiency projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure account managers are working closely with community-based organizations (CBOs), trade allies, subcontractors and other stakeholders to drive utility program participation.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee and monitor QA/QC processes to ensure high standards of work and compliance with regulations.
- Reporting and Documentation: Manage the collection and organization of project reports and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Innovation and Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovative approaches to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability efforts.
- Travel Requirements: Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are up to 25% of the time within the Central Valley and Southern California (reimbursement for mileage provided).
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Energy, Sustainability, Business, Agriculture, Environmental or related discipline (one year of professional experience may be substituted for one year of education)
- 3+ years of experience in the fields of agriculture (animal science, livestock, horticulture and/or environmental science), utilities, energy efficiency and/or a related field
- Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):
- Strong interest or participation in 4H or FFA (Future Farmers of America)
- People management experience
- Proven experience working in the agriculture industry around California
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including community organizations and trade allies
- Advanced knowledge of agricultural energy efficiency technologies
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$97,699.00 - $166,088.00California Remote Office (CA99)Top Skills
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