The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks a Clean Energy Planner Il to build a more climate-resilient, sustainable, and equitable region. This person will be part of the Clean Energy Department and support MAPC’s clean energy planning and technical assistance for municipalities, electric vehicle (EV) projects and policy, and/or building decarbonization planning and programs.

About MAPC:

MAPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in metropolitan Boston. Our strategic priorities are sustainable development, regional collaboration, and fostering an equitable and resilient region.  We are guided by our regional plan, MetroCommon2050: Shaping the Region Together. MAPC’s staff includes approximately 120 full-time employees located in downtown Boston in a transit-accessible and bike-friendly office.

MAPC has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from MAPC’s Boston office. 

MAPC strongly supports the professional development of each staff person, believing their growth to be consistent with the best interests of MAPC and the region. We encourage all our staff to develop new ideas to make MAPC’s planning and policy work more relevant and impactful, and to adapt to changing times.

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with professionals who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone who lives and works in Greater Boston. For more information about MAPC or MetroCommon2050, please visit www.mapc.org

About the Department: 

MAPC's Clean Energy Department provides a range of services to communities, including climate and net zero planning and technical assistance focused on developing and implementing local clean energy and climate plans, policies, and programs. We help with the entire clean energy cycle, from planning through implementation, tracking, and reporting. We ground our work in inclusive community engagement and support communities in centering equity - especially racial equity - in plans, policies, and programs. Our work aims to rapidly drive down greenhouse gas emissions, end dependence on fossil fuel consumption in the Commonwealth, build community resilience, and support a just clean energy transition.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Lead or support projects with municipalities and community-based partners to develop equitable plans, policies, and programs to advance renewable energy, vehicle electrification, energy efficiency, and other climate solutions;
• Conduct quantitative analyses and develop tools and models to help municipalities evaluate and develop strategies to meet their climate and equity goals;
• Support the implementation of the Commonwealth’s building energy codes, supporting a statewide project to help municipalities adopt the Specialized Energy Code;
• Lead the management of Green Communities projects and support administration of the program;
• Research, write, prepare, design, and present reports, briefs, and other materials to relevant stakeholders, including municipal boards and staff;
• Organize in-person and virtual clean energy and climate forums, events, workshops and working groups, presenting content and facilitating public discussions;
• Assist the Clean Energy Department’s pursuit of grants and other funding sources, technical assistance, and new project development; and
• Cultivate and maintain relationships between MAPC and municipal partners, community groups, utilities, state and federal agencies, foundations, and other relevant stakeholders.

Evening events, occasional weekend events, and local travel are responsibilities of this position. MAPC does not require that you have a vehicle; however, you must have a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. MAPC provides support for travel, including MBTA passes, a Zipcar account and BlueBikes membership. 

Qualifications

Candidates for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience in the clean energy, climate, data analysis, or planning fields OR a Master’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working directly on clean energy or climate issues.

Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate all or most of the following:

• Excellent quantitative skills, including data collection, modeling, interpretation and analysis, and results communication;

• Knowledge and understanding of current practices and trends in clean energy, building decarbonization, electric vehicles and sustainable transportation, and/or related fields;

• Strong commitment to equity and climate justice;

• Experience in climate, energy efficiency, and renewable energy data management and analysis, program models, technologies, and/or tools;

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a wide variety of audiences including municipal staff, elected officials, state agencies, community organizations, and the public;

• Experience supporting, designing, and/or managing projects and budgets, multi-tasking, balancing priorities, and meeting deadlines within projects;

• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaborate within a team setting;

• Experience building and maintaining partnerships and relationships with external stakeholders;

• Multi-lingual, multi-cultural, and/or cross-cultural experience; and

• Demonstrated interest in learning on the job and keeping up to date on emerging and innovative topics within the field.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary ranges from $74,000 - $84,000, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time exempt position. MAPC offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits as well as a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly work environment and a commitment to continued professional development.

How to Apply: 

Apply online at www.mapc.org/jobs. The position is open until filled, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates selected for the interview will be asked to submit three (3) references plus a sample of relevant writing or work product. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. MAPC participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program that helps us to determine work eligibility in the United States. 

MAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a staff with a range of perspectives, experiences, and skillsets strengthens our work. We are committed to building a more equitable workplace that allows staff with diverse backgrounds and identities to thrive, grow, and lead. For more information on MAPC’s culture of equity, see our Equity at MAPC page.