Event Coordinator - Energy Efficiency

CET is seeking an engaging and collaborative Event Coordinator to represent CET and one of our partner organizations at events for commercial energy-efficiency contractors in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In this entry level role, you will use your customer service skills by networking to make a meaningful difference in CET's important environmental mission. Must be able to attend 3-4 events per week on average. If you have a passion for sustainability and experience in customer service, marketing, or sales, please apply!

Benefits

This is a full-time non-exempt position. CET offers excellent benefits including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals.

In this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the realm of decarbonization, you will:

• Represent CET and our partner organization at events.
• Travel as needed within the assigned region for events as needed.
  
• Apply your knowledge of assigned program(s) to identify leads and manage prospects. Using a sales-driven approach with a well-crafted delivery, explain CET’s mission and the energy-efficiency consulting we do for commercial customers.
• Establish rapport and provide customer service over the phone or in-person.
• Synthesize complex concepts into a simple, easy to understand language, while conveying CET’s principles and values to customers.
  

You will bring to this role:

• A passion for CET's environmental mission.
• Availability to attend events in CT and MA as needed.
• Demonstrated sales and customer service skills.
• A joy for building relationships with people and businesses.
• One year of experience working for a non-profit - environmental/sustainability preferred.
• Knowledge of heat pumps is a plus.
• Excellence in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or other CRM platform preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical partners.
• Accuracy and attention to detail required.
• You must have strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  
• You must have high speed internet access and a working location free from distractions and interference during 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST business hours. CET will provide a laptop and other office technology.
• You must have a driver's license, a good driving record, and access to an insured vehicle for events.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

About Us

For nearly 50 years, CET has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental consultants, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:

• Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities;
• Keeping used building materials out of the landfill and redirecting them to our store, EcoBuilding Bargains;
• Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs;
• Advising architects and homeowners on LEED or passive house design;
• Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;
• Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.

The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever!

CET is committed to racial justice and inclusion. Our staff and Board have been formally co-creating and implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework since 2020 that spans all internal and external policies, practices, and services. The candidates we seek share this commitment to equity and find fulfillment in building an inclusive culture in a collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment.

CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.