ENERGY ADVISOR for Clinton & Essex Counties

Title of Position:                    ENERGY ADVISOR Clinton and Essex Counties
                                               
Details of Position:                 F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $24.25/hr
 
Locations of Position:            Clinton/Essex/CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY
 
About the Position:
This position will serve as the Energy Advisor for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will promote and deliver energy literacy and educational awareness services in Clinton and Essex Counties. Services will include, but not limited to: conducting webinars, workshops and participating in conferences and other events to educate members of disadvantaged communities and the public on the benefits of NYSERDA programs and the Regional Clean Energy Hub. This position will increase partnerships that result in scalable activities and projects; will assist with coordinating the Energy Program Advisory Committee in order to increase public participation in energy planning and program coordination activities; and provide administrative support to the program.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of transferrable program/functional experience).
  • Experience relevant to the role of the position.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Excellent benefits package upon employment and based on eligibility, to include, but not limited to: New York State Health Insurance Program; dental insurance; New York State Employee Retirement System; vacation, personal and sick leave, etc.  
 
Attention Applicants:  Please be aware of the following – If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.  PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by August 15, 2025.
www.ccejefferson.org and click on “jobs.”