Position:  Project Manager: Education & Training

Location:  Southern California-based (Hybrid/remote; Office/in-field with travel statewide)

Terms:  Full-time, Exempt (Salaried)

Compensation:  $84,300 - $95,000 annually; Based on qualifications and experience

Benefits:  Eligible for all company benefits

Post Date:  11/13/2025

Deadline to Apply:  Position is open until filled; Ideal start date 1/5/26

Interviews:  Interviews are scheduled as applications processed

PROJECT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to help shape a brighter energy future with a passionate, purpose-driven organization? The Energy Coalition (TEC) is seeking a Project Manager to join our Marketing, Education & Outreach (ME&O) team, with a focus on education initiatives and the expansion of TEC’s Education and Training programs.

Your placement would be in either TEC’s San Diego or Irvine office, with the flexibility to work remotely as needed. The Project Manager will support daily operations, program development, engagement, and outreach, while overseeing curriculum development, budget management, and contract administration.

The Project Manager will lead efforts to expand participation in education and training contracts serving TK–12, with a focus on grades 9–12. Key responsibilities include managing CTE programs, internships, and technical certification opportunities; overseeing contracts, budgets, and project scope; and building and strengthening partnerships statewide to support program growth and expansion. The role also involves statewide travel to events, outreach activities, and conferences, as well as supporting other ME&O and organization-wide projects—particularly those advancing workforce development and training for rural, hard-to-reach, and disadvantaged communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Foster and strengthen statewide partnerships: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, utilities, workforce agencies, and other key stakeholders to enhance program reach, alignment, and impact across all regions.
• Conduct outreach and enrollment: Support implementation of TEC’s Education and Training programs across all contract service territories.
  
• Manage program activities: Oversee day-to-day operations, budgets, guidance on implementation, communications, metrics reporting, and stakeholder meetings.
  
• Build and maintain relationships: Engage program staff, participants, educators, partners, community-based organizations, subcontractors, and utility representatives.
  
• Execute administrative tasks: Maintain trackers, manage documents, perform data entry and quality control, and ensure accurate CRM databases and reports.
  
• Monitor and improve processes: Ensure alignment with program requirements, metrics, and goal attainment. Provide recommendations to tailor services and deliverables to participant and partner needs while keeping supervisors and contract managers informed of project roadblocks.
  

Other Duties

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and finalize projects in accordance with specifications, deadlines, and budget.
• Synthesize project activities to support grant reports, external-facing documents, and program evaluation.
• Provide subject matter expertise on instructional development, classroom management, teaching strategies, and education policy updates.
• Advise on best practices for community-based organization (CBO) relationship development, engagement, and capacity building.
• Provide feedback on program processes, tools, and improvements based on experience and community input.
• Support the development and distribution of program-wide communications, marketing collateral, and outreach materials.
• Coordinate project initiatives, events, and team or client meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and note-taking.
• Produce regular updates and reports on project progress.
• Explore and develop partnership opportunities with nonprofits, resource providers, utilities, and local government agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years of relevant work experience  
• Experience working in education, training, workforce development, and curriculum development, specifically working with K-12 students and young adults
• Experience with public speaking, events, and audience engagement, both in-person and online
• Experience building partnerships and relationships across diverse communities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written)
• Strong, enthusiastic, and authentic engagement skills that demonstrate a genuine interest in and an ability to communicate with a variety of audiences about clean energy and related topics
• Demonstrated ability in creating and delivering outreach communications and marketing materials
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of authentic community engagement, including
  cultural awareness, knowledge, and respect of BIPOC, hard-to-reach, rural and other
  demographics related to TEC’s mission of serving environmental justice communities
• Good project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks to support various team members and complete assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Proficiency in writing reports and business correspondence
• Ability to perform required project tasks independently
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with advanced functions a plus (lookup tables, conditional formatting, etc.)
• Experience with the Salesforce platform and Google Apps preferred
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel to attend meetings and events
• Current and active cell phone plan/service

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit with fifty years of experience partnering with communities, public agencies, private companies, educators, and policymakers to design and implement sustainability strategies. As a social change organization, TEC’s mission is to empower communities to leap into the future of clean energy. 

TEC’s team consists of passionate self-starters motivated by their dedication to creating a resilient and sustainable energy future. We nurture the professional growth of our employees by offering opportunities for staff to apply and develop their skills, encouraging staff to learn from one another, and through in-house training and professional development funds to build expertise. TEC strives to create a great working environment that is open, flexible, and collegial.

Company-Wide Expectations

• Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative environment and make high contributions to the team and program in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive initiative and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and define the problem, develop solutions, exercise good judgment, and make decisions

• Adaptable, flexible, and able to pivot based on company and program needs

• Intrinsic sense of high moral code and ethical conduct, and ability to use discretion with confidential information

• Passion for energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and environmental conservation

• Strong attention to detail that results in concise, consistent work products

• Professional appearance and demeanor

Work Environment: This position will be primarily remote except when business needs require in-person attendance at meetings and events at TEC offices or customer sites. TEC has instituted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees, their families, and those we do business with. TEC will continue implementing a hybrid model to allow us to innovate and gather in person when it makes sense while championing a flexible work environment and promoting work-life balance. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPENSATION

Salary: The starting base pay range for this position is $84,300 - $95,000 annually. This hiring range is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary range at the time of the posting and is subject to change. The actual compensation offered will be determined by various factors, including a candidate’s experience, education, training, skills, and certifications.  

Benefits: TEC offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability; access to employee assistance programs and behavioral health programs; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%; 9/80 work schedule with 13 paid holidays and paid time off (increases with time in service). TEC values professional growth, and we invest time and resources into quality training for team members.

The Energy Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.

Posted 11/13/2025