Program & Operations Specialist (Clean Power Institute) at American Clean Power Association (ACP)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Learning Management System, Data Analysis, Communication, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Analytical Skills, Budget Tracking, Grant Support, Content Management, Technical Troubleshooting, Team Collaboration, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

About Us The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org. The Clean Power Institute (CPI) is ACP’s 501(c)3 affiliate organization. CPI’s mission is to build the public support and workforce to fuel the clean energy future. CPI advances its mission through programming that builds a stable, skilled, and diverse workforce and creates strategic partnerships that promote the benefits of clean energy investments across the country. Position Summary The Program & Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing CPI’s workforce and education initiatives across the clean energy sector. This position combines program management, system administration, and stakeholder engagement to support the implementation of programs that strengthen America’s clean energy workforce pipeline. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in at least one of the following areas: Corporate or trade association workforce development Energy sector programs, policy, or partnerships Learning Management System (LMS) administration This role requires the ability to manage complex projects, collaborate across teams, and ensure operational excellence while driving measurable impact in workforce growth and education. The Specialist manages CPI’s learning management system (LMS), tracks and analyzes workforce program data, supports partnerships and communications, and ensures alignment between operations, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Program & Operations Support (50%) Lead and maintain CPI’s learning management system (LMS), including content management, user support, reporting, and continuous platform improvement. Support the planning and delivery of workforce and education programs Manage CPI’s job board platform, monitoring activity and revenue, troubleshooting technical issues, and analyzing usage data to recommend improvements. Collect, analyze, and report on key performance metrics to evaluate workforce initiatives and inform program strategy. Support grant and funding activities, including data tracking, reporting, and documentation. Provide operational support for CPI programs, including scheduling, task management, action item tracking/follow-up, and coordination with internal ACP teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Communications (30%) Serve as a trusted point of contact for partners, members, and external stakeholders, ensuring timely, professional communication. Draft and edit stakeholder-facing communications, including emails, meeting notes, and follow-up summaries. Support coordination of board meetings, advisory councils, and working groups, ensuring agendas, logistics, and follow-up items are well managed. Represent CPI in small-group settings and industry working groups as needed. Administration & Finance (20%) Track budgets, expenses, and invoices in collaboration with ACP’s finance team. Support project planning and execution for CPI meetings, workshops, and conferences. Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of CPI, including managing the calendars of the vice president and executive director. Education, Experience & Skills 2–4 years of professional experience in workforce development, energy sector programs, association management, or learning systems administration. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Experience with learning management systems (LMS) or training platforms strongly preferred. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Detail-oriented with a track record of accuracy and thoroughness in work. Strong writing and communication skills; ability to synthesize information clearly for diverse audiences. Analytical ability to collect, interpret, and visualize program data to inform continuous improvement. Sound judgment in handling sensitive information and engaging with external stakeholders. Adept working independently while knowing when to seek guidance. Strong customer service orientation, demonstrated through perspective-taking and the ability to design tools, resources, and work products that meet the needs of diverse audiences (e.g., employers, educators, partners, and jobseekers). Learner’s mindset with openness to feedback, curiosity, and eagerness to continuously develop knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Job Conditions We are a fast-paced, high-energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This position may experience high-level work demands and independent decision-making under tight timelines. Regular travel across the country for meetings or events may be required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas. We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000. At ACP, compensation decisions consider skills, experience, training, education, and organizational needs. ACP offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k), PTO, commuter benefits, wellness reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. This privacy notice applies to the processing of personal information that ACP collects about candidates for employment. Throughout the application process, ACP may collect some or all of the following categories of personal information: name and address; email address; age or date of birth; race or other demographic information; occupation and employment history; phone number; education; and/or social security number or other identification data. ACP provides this information to third-party service providers to store and process this data on our behalf, for background checks, and for regulatory compliance. ACP does not sell any applicant personal information.

Responsibilities

The Program & Operations Specialist supports the implementation of programs that strengthen America’s clean energy workforce pipeline. This includes managing the learning management system, analyzing workforce program data, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.