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State of Arkansas · 21 hours ago

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

North Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$52K/yr - $77K/yr

2+ years exp

The State of Arkansas is committed to promoting responsible resource management and environmental protection. The Energy & Environment Program Coordinator oversees and implements environmental and energy-related programs, ensuring compliance with laws and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve program goals.

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Responsibilities

Manage statewide energy or environment programs

Serve as liaison between the state agency and stakeholders, including governmental bodies, the regulated community, and the public

Monitor and evaluate program performance, ensuring compliance with state rules and federal regulations and reporting requirements

Coordinate and manage grant applications, distribution of funds, and compliance tracking

Research, analyze, and interpret environmental data or energy trends to inform policy recommendations

Prepare technical reports, guidance documents, presentations, and educational materials for diverse audiences

Facilitate public meetings, stakeholder forums, and educational workshops

Promote equitable access to state energy or environmental regulatory resources through outreach and community engagement

Support the development of strategies to mitigate energy or environmental impacts

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support cross-agency initiatives

Provide general supervision of professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, and evaluating employee performance

Performance of other duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental regulations knowledgeEnergy program coordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteEnvironmental data toolsCommitment to transparencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, conservation biology, natural resources management, or a related field

At least 2 years of experience in environmental or energy program coordination, with a focus on managing or supporting government projects

Ability to work independently, set programmatic goals, and manage multiple priorities

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to non-technical audiences

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders across sectors

Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and environmental data tools

Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to shifting priorities or regulatory landscapes

Commitment to transparency, public service, and environmentally responsible practices

Preferred

Strong communicator with experience distilling technical content and speaking to broad audiences

Solid understanding of ROI, amortization, contracts, and public financing tools like RLLFs or municipal bonds

Familiarity with construction, energy, or public sector projects with multiple stakeholders

Understanding of building energy-saving projects, including how they are planned, reviewed, and carried out in coordination with building owners and contractors