Senior Environmental Justice Associate

Job Description

Description:

Do you want to work for a company that cares about you as a person, not just a number? For a company that provides outstanding leadership? For a company that offers exceptional benefits? RER Solutions, Inc., could be your new home.

RER Solutions, Inc., is accepting resumes for Senior Environmental Justice Associate to join our superior workforce. The Senior Environmental Justice Associate will support the Community Jobs and Justice (CJJ) Team within the Outreach and Business Development Division, overseeing and managing the implementation of Community Benefits Plans (CBP) at LPO. The Community Benefits Plans are being integrated into all LPO Programs (ATVM, Title 17, CIFIA, and TEGP).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the Community Benefits Plans process for the portfolio of Projects from due diligence through closing and the first year of portfolio management

Provide expertise across all LPO projects on one or more areas of the Community Benefits Plan Priorities such as Community and Labor Engagement, DEIA, Justice40, and Quality Jobs

Lead Community engagement with Applicants/ Borrowers, including Community and Workforce Roundtables and Community Impact Tours

Assist in the development of LPO's overall CBP implementation plan in your role on the CJJ Working Group

Implement LPO CBP communications efforts, including making CBP public, sharing stories of LPO Borrowers, and elevating, sharing, and recognizing best practices

Work with a diverse set of stakeholders to assist and provide education, outreach, and assistance regarding DOE's Justice40 Initiative

Create and strengthen relationships with environmental justice communities and stakeholders to facilitate the exchange of ideas and encourage community participation in the process

Work with others to research and develop communication, engagement, and outreach materials for communities, stakeholders, and environmental justice advocates

Provide research and analysis on long-term financing and funding, and the associated policy impacts, for full implementation of the Justice40 Initiative and other environmental policiesRequirements:

Minimum of US Citizenship required to obtain client-issued Public Trust

5-10 years experience in any of the following: environmental justice, community engagement, labor, workforce development, clean energy, economic development

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies, including industry and community

Experience coordinating and managing programs and projects across multiple partners, including government or nonprofit organizations

Initiative to create and develop new processes, procedures, and policies

Proven ability to effectively accomplish goals, produce deliverables, and meet deadlines

Ability to provide guidance and training to a wide variety of audiences

Ability to navigate internal processes and procedures against tight timelines

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of fundamental business writing

Expertise in Microsoft Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree

COMPENSATION: Includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, 401k matching, life insurance, health, vision, and dental benefits.

This position is not available for Corp-to-Corp or 3rd party sourcing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.