Program Associate

About the role

Start Date: September 1st, 2026 Length of Fellowship: 10 months Location Type: Hybrid (1 day/week on-site) Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As a Program Associate in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful climate resiliency initiatives with Snohomish County PUD. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work 1 day per week, with occasional evenings and weekends expected. In this role, you'll support Snohomish County PUD's commercial customers with energy management, including organizational and technical projects that contribute to statewide sustainability goals. In addition to hands-on experience, Fellows will receive training through the Building Operator Certification (BOC) program, gaining specialized training in building systems maintenance and energy efficiency. You'll collaborate with the Energy Services department, gaining hands-on experience and making a tangible difference in the sustainability sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to Snohomish County PUD's sustainability goals. About Our Partner: Snohomish County PUD Snohomish County PUD offers challenging projects with access to experienced resources and the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference. "Energizing Life in Our Communities" isn't just a statement of their mission to deliver vital services to the communities we serve. They are governed by elected community members, most of the staff live in their service territory, and many of them are lifelong residents. They deliver services that neighbors rely on for their quality of life - whether it's safe water to drink, heat and light to keep them warm and safe, or energy to power businesses fueling the local economy.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in developing and implementing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plans and Energy Management plans (EMP) as required by the WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard, including items like developing an employee engagement plan or building a site's internal energy management program.
• Support customers with implementing Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs).
• Support development of Program Health Dashboard.
• Lead outreach for Clean Buildings Tier 2 customer support.
• What We Provide
• A fixed, monthly stipend of $5000.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 Personal Days (for a standard 10-month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals, including attendance at the NW SEM Fall Workshop.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
• Participation in the Building Operator Certification series.
• Green Building Practicum training.
• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

Requirements

• Coursework, training, or experience in fields related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, data analysis, or building efficiency.
• Strong collaboration skills. Interact well with others; ability to find areas of mutual interest and establish and build relationships with others.
• Be an organized self-starter and have excellent time management skills; be effective at moving things forward independently without supervision.
• High attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Ability to format, design, and edit documents and reports in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills (writing, correspondence, speaking). Flexible and productive.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and be productive when working with other team members.
• The ability to work onsite on a hybrid basis. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.
• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50

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Additional Information

Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program! SEI's Climate Corps Fellowship program offers the chance to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects while gaining paid, hands-on experience. This full-time, bridge-to-career opportunity pairs fellows with host organizations, from local governments to nonprofits and businesses, to drive real-world change.

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