Program Manager, Equity & Environmental Justice
04/18/2024Locations Westwood, Massachusetts
Job Description
Program Manager, Equity & Environmental Justice
04/18/2024Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts
Role and Scope of Position:The Program Manager of Equity and Environmental Justice (EEJ) works with the EEJ Director in managing Eversource’s commitment to and support of equity and environmental justice actions and communications across the company’s service territory and its business units, consistent with equity guidelines developed by Eversource’s Pro-Equity Advisory Team (PEAT). Including Environmental Affairs, Licensing and Permitting, Transmission and other Corporate Relations areas.
Develops and maintains effective external relationships with organizations and individuals (universities, environmental advocates, equity and environmental justice groups) and is a liaison to ensure the priorities and input from key stakeholders are communicated and carefully considered in decision making. equitable relationships with Eversource’s customers and key constituents.
Essential Functions:
- Work with business partners to identify and strengthen linkages with key groups and coalitions and support business areas to identify processes, resources and other steps needed to further integrate equity priorities.
- Work with business units to develop a strategy to leverage the company’s equity and environmental justice program to influence positive outcomes in project siting, permitting and approvals matters and procedures.
- Support the development of a Customer Equity training and education program
- Champion inclusive business practices internally and externally, modeling the key behaviors of recognizing, rectifying, respecting and operationalizing in establishing equitable ways of working.
- Participate on relevant committees to communicate equity leadership and initiatives.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Working familiarity with environmental issues, diversity, equity and inclusion and community engagement.
- Meaningful work experience in efforts on behalf of overburdened communities to overcome systemic racism in the environmental arena.
- Requires proven organizational skills
- Excellent communication, public speaking, strong writing skills, and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs (i.e., Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is required
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Sociology or related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience coordinating/administering programs
- Project management experience is a plus
Licenses & Certifications:
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
- Work is a combination of office and fieldwork, which can include evenings and/or weekends, particularly for signature and other major events.
- Must be willing and available to travel across the Eversource service territory (more than 50% of the time is spent outside of the office)
- Must be willing to use personal vehicle
Mental Aspects:
- Work involves a high degree of organizational skills, analyzing, and coordination
- Must be very diplomatic and have the ability to get along with all levels of management and external stakeholders and partners
- This role also requires a person be able to multitask and adhere to strict schedules and deadlines
Eversource Energy offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $92,000-$104,000/year, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Please check our career site for an overview of our benefits.
#corpajd
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Overview
Eversource is always looking for employees who share the values that help make us one of the leading energy companies in the country. Our Corporate areas work collaboratively and strategically with all areas of the business to set policy and drive strategic direction. We create value for our business areas by delivering consistent, quality, cost-effective services, and leading change to build a more engaged workplace and a performance culture. You'll have a variety of opportunities to further your career. We have a great working environment, excellent compensation and benefit programs, and opportunities for growth and development.
Learn more about careers in IT, Finance/Accounting, Legal, Human Resources and Corporate Relations.
About us
Success Profile
What makes a successful Corporate member?
Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Customer Focus
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Positive
Culture
Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
We will achieve this by valuing the diversity of employees who bring different perspectives to the table. We are committed to:
- Creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
- Leveraging the talent, unique perspectives, cultural and life experiences of every employee to ensure our continued success.
- Attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that can work together to meet the changing needs of the customers we serve while delivering reliable energy and superior customer service.
Over the past year, Eversource and employees contributed:
103 events with more than 23,000 hours and 4,900 employees—that's what Eversource volunteers accomplished in 2021 to help our communities across CT, NH, and MA. Whether it was collecting food for the holidays, passing out food in a local kitchen, or pulling trash out of the Connecticut River, we were there. Take a look at some highlights in this video.
Employee Quotes
Job Description
Program Manager, Equity & Environmental Justice
04/18/2024Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts
Role and Scope of Position:The Program Manager of Equity and Environmental Justice (EEJ) works with the EEJ Director in managing Eversource’s commitment to and support of equity and environmental justice actions and communications across the company’s service territory and its business units, consistent with equity guidelines developed by Eversource’s Pro-Equity Advisory Team (PEAT). Including Environmental Affairs, Licensing and Permitting, Transmission and other Corporate Relations areas.
Develops and maintains effective external relationships with organizations and individuals (universities, environmental advocates, equity and environmental justice groups) and is a liaison to ensure the priorities and input from key stakeholders are communicated and carefully considered in decision making. equitable relationships with Eversource’s customers and key constituents.
Essential Functions:
- Work with business partners to identify and strengthen linkages with key groups and coalitions and support business areas to identify processes, resources and other steps needed to further integrate equity priorities.
- Work with business units to develop a strategy to leverage the company’s equity and environmental justice program to influence positive outcomes in project siting, permitting and approvals matters and procedures.
- Support the development of a Customer Equity training and education program
- Champion inclusive business practices internally and externally, modeling the key behaviors of recognizing, rectifying, respecting and operationalizing in establishing equitable ways of working.
- Participate on relevant committees to communicate equity leadership and initiatives.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Working familiarity with environmental issues, diversity, equity and inclusion and community engagement.
- Meaningful work experience in efforts on behalf of overburdened communities to overcome systemic racism in the environmental arena.
- Requires proven organizational skills
- Excellent communication, public speaking, strong writing skills, and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs (i.e., Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is required
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Sociology or related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience coordinating/administering programs
- Project management experience is a plus
Licenses & Certifications:
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
- Work is a combination of office and fieldwork, which can include evenings and/or weekends, particularly for signature and other major events.
- Must be willing and available to travel across the Eversource service territory (more than 50% of the time is spent outside of the office)
- Must be willing to use personal vehicle
Mental Aspects:
- Work involves a high degree of organizational skills, analyzing, and coordination
- Must be very diplomatic and have the ability to get along with all levels of management and external stakeholders and partners
- This role also requires a person be able to multitask and adhere to strict schedules and deadlines
Eversource Energy offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $92,000-$104,000/year, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Please check our career site for an overview of our benefits.
#corpajd
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
- High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
- Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
- An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
- Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
- Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
- Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
- Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
- Charity donation gift matching
- Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
- Generous time off
- Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development
Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future
- 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
- K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
- Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses