Project Manager Environmental Research (Remote)

Project Manager Environmental Research | Eclaro | United States

Help drive change! ECLARO is looking for a Project Manager – Environmental Research for our client in NY (Remote).

ECLARO’s client advocates for energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

• The Solar-Agricultural Liaison will play an integral role in the responsible development of solar energy by galvanizing client’s engagement with agricultural stakeholders to further develop and advance research and dual-use opportunities and policies related to solar energy and agriculture.
• The Liaison will also assist in managing the applied research portfolio of research and demonstration project contracts with outside parties.
• This position requires a working knowledge of New York State agricultural policies, practices and key stakeholders, and familiarity with issues and policies associated with implementation of New York State’s Climate Law.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and support the evolution of the Client Group and specialist committees.
• Serve as point of contact at client on solar-agricultural issues, attend, and represent Client at agricultural meetings and conferences.
• Assist in contracting and management of long-term research and demonstration projects related to impacts and opportunities associated with renewable energy deployment.
• Organize and collaborate with interdepartmental teams on efforts to advance solar-agricultural research needs, technology innovation, market characterization and associated tasks.
• Support contractual and collaborative efforts with external parties to identify and advance state policies at the nexus of solar energy development and New York State agriculture.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to convey scientific information to policy makers, agricultural stakeholders, solar energy developers and other key constituencies.
• Seek opportunities for collaboration with outside groups and organizations to leverage funding, data, and the dissemination of credible information.
• Support tracking of metrics and reporting on accomplishments.
• Maintain a network of stakeholders, market participants, policy experts, and other sources of insight to inform program and project design and enable ongoing improvement of client’s strategies and interventions.
• Other duties as assigned that contribute to the key outcomes of the Environmental Research team.

Skills:

• Relevant experience in agricultural-environmental issues (preferred) or energy-related environmental issues.
• Skill in gaining and using insight from colleagues and external groups to formulate strategy and design solutions.
• Demonstrated abilities for problem solving, resourcefulness, adaptability, and pragmatic solutions.
• Skill in managing multiple diverse activities simultaneously, operating with speed, accuracy and strong judgment.
• Contract management experience.
• Proven presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds. the ability to communicate accurately, persuasively, concisely, and unambiguously in speech and in writing.
• Familiarity with agriculture and / or renewable energy projects and related New York stakeholders, preferred.
• Microsoft Office, NEIS, SharePoint, Webex / Team

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:
Natasha Zarbo
Natasha.Zarbo@eclaro.com
646-695-2914
LinkedIn | Natasha Zarbo

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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