[Hiring] Senior Program Manager @Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

Role Description

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Program Manager to support the Local Initiatives team in achieving aggressive goals to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging. The Sr. Program Manager will work with partners to recruit communities and provide technical assistance to local governments pursuing designation under the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Charging Smart program. You will work as part of a small, dynamic team to help communities reduce local barriers to the adoption of EV charging.

• Focus on permitting and inspection, planning and zoning, government operations, utility engagement, and market development.
• Work with a broad coalition of stakeholders, demonstrating thought leadership at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Occasionally perform other duties and support other programs as needed to meet the objectives of a small and dynamic national nonprofit organization.
• This is a term position ending July 31, 2027, with potential for extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in public policy, economics, planning, local government management, public affairs, environmental studies, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in municipal/regional government affairs, public affairs, the solar industry, EV charging, or other renewable energy field.
• Demonstrated success with stakeholder outreach and program recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear, persuasive technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to provide high-quality customer service.
• Ability to work independently and with a geographically distributed team to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build a professional network, travel (approximately 5% of time), and present effectively at local, regional, and national meetings, conferences, and other events.
• A demonstrated passion for transportation electrification or renewable energy.
• Willingness to be flexible, adapt to new technologies, learn, and shift course as needs arise.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in a related field (preferred).
• Experience managing federally funded programs (preferred).
• Knowledge of local and regional planning, zoning, and permitting processes (preferred).
• Education or experience in EV charger deployment (preferred).

Benefits

• Collaborative virtual environment leveraging remote meeting, project management, and other collaboration tools.

Company Description

IREC values diversity of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and thoughts and believes they result in better outcomes and greater organizational impact. We value the uniqueness and dignity of each individual and their right to be their true and complete self. We believe in the potential of the clean energy transition to advance equity in our nation.

• IREC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• We strongly encourage and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
• Applicants are not discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical conditions, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application window is expected to close on November 15, 2026. Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the United States.