About the job

Role Description The Director is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, responsible for guiding strategic initiatives that advance NYSERDA’s clean energy and climate objectives. This position oversees program planning and implementation, manages teams and resources, and ensures alignment with organizational vision, mission, and regulatory requirements. The Director collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including public officials, community representatives, private sector partners, and technical experts, to design and deliver impactful clean energy programs. Daily activities include setting goals and performance metrics, monitoring program outcomes, preparing reports and presentations, and representing NYSERDA at meetings, events, and public forums. The Director is expected to promote equity, transparency, and data-driven decision-making while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and public service.QualificationsDemonstrated leadership experience in energy, climate, sustainability, public policy, or a related field, including managing teams, budgets, and complex projects.
Strong strategic planning and program management skills, with the ability to set priorities, develop implementation plans, and track performance against clear metrics.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with government agencies, community organizations, private sector partners, and technical experts.
Advanced communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly, prepare high-quality reports and briefings, and speak effectively in public settings.
Proficiency in using data and analytics to inform decisions, evaluate program effectiveness, and support continuous improvement of policies and initiatives.
Knowledge of clean energy, climate policy, regulatory frameworks, or utility and grid issues relevant to New York State is strongly preferred.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility, with experience integrating these principles into program design and stakeholder engagement.
Relevant advanced degree (e.g., public policy, environmental science, engineering

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About the job

Role Description The Director is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, responsible for guiding strategic initiatives that advance NYSERDA’s clean energy and climate objectives. This position oversees program planning and implementation, manages teams and resources, and ensures alignment with organizational vision, mission, and regulatory requirements. The Director collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including public officials, community representatives, private sector partners, and technical experts, to design and deliver impactful clean energy programs. Daily activities include setting goals and performance metrics, monitoring program outcomes, preparing reports and presentations, and representing NYSERDA at meetings, events, and public forums. The Director is expected to promote equity, transparency, and data-driven decision-making while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and public service.QualificationsDemonstrated leadership experience in energy, climate, sustainability, public policy, or a related field, including managing teams, budgets, and complex projects.
Strong strategic planning and program management skills, with the ability to set priorities, develop implementation plans, and track performance against clear metrics.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with government agencies, community organizations, private sector partners, and technical experts.
Advanced communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly, prepare high-quality reports and briefings, and speak effectively in public settings.
Proficiency in using data and analytics to inform decisions, evaluate program effectiveness, and support continuous improvement of policies and initiatives.
Knowledge of clean energy, climate policy, regulatory frameworks, or utility and grid issues relevant to New York State is strongly preferred.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility, with experience integrating these principles into program design and stakeholder engagement.
Relevant advanced degree (e.g., public policy, environmental science, engineering