Clean Energy Program Coordinator - Sustainability

Clean Energy Program Coordinator - Sustainability

Salary

$52,255.00 Annually

Location

20 Interchange Drive, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603500

Department

Office of Chief Planning & Economic Development

Division

Sustainability Office

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

The City of Savannah seeks a Clean Energy Coordinator to support its 100% Savannah initiative.

The Clean Energy Coordinator will support the implementation of the strategies in the 100% Savannah Clean Energy Plan and related projects. This work will involve significant interaction and engagement with internal departments and divisions, public sector and industry stakeholders, consultants, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the community at large.

The 100% Savannah Plan is a commitment to:

• Meet 100% of community-wide electricity needs with clean and renewable energy by 2035
• Meet 100% of community-wide energy needs with clean and renewable energy by 2050
• Use the clean energy transition to redress historic inequities and create opportunities for historically marginalized communities

Essential Job Functions

• Support the Clean Energy Program Manager in the implementation of the 100% Savannah Plan
• Monitor federal, philanthropic, and corporate funding opportunities and assist with the development of grant applications
• Support ongoing and future projects through research, data collection, information gathering, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct regular public outreach and prepare promotional materials and messaging regarding renewable energy and energy efficiency for broad audiences
• Track the City's clean energy progress through greenhouse gas inventories, building energy use benchmarking, Renewable Energy Credits, and other metrics
• Contribute to all Office of Sustainability functions, including administrative tasks, Earth Day and other event planning, and City-wide and public event participation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, economics, science, sustainability, or another technical or quantitative field from an accredited college or university.
• Working knowledge of major energy topics-energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric transportation, electrification, utility operations and practices-and a desire to develop a deeper and more nuanced understanding.
• Commitment to social and racial equity.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including a willingness to seek out and use publicly available data, software, tools, and models to answer questions or make estimates.
• Comfort with using Microsoft Excel to manipulate data and simplify tasks
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
• Undeniable passion for a cleaner, more sustainable world

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working on energy issues for a utility, government, renewable energy firm, consulting firm, etc.
• Deeper understanding of one or more energy issues (energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric transportation, etc.)
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, and policies and how they affect the clean energy transition
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Advanced technical skills - programming/scripting, GIS, Tableau, etc.
• Experience applying for federal grants
• Experience with greenhouse gas inventories
• Experience benchmarking building energy use
• Basic understanding of economics and finance and how those fields intersect with clean energy
• Experience working or advocating in areas that are less receptive to climate science and clean energy
• Experience working with diverse and/or disadvantaged communities

Additional Information

Knowledge of research, study design, and data analysis.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of program management.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of various community organizations.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of volunteer recruitment and retention techniques.

Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.

Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.

Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.

Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Please describe your education, professional experience, or relevant projects related to clean energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification, or sustainability. How would you apply this knowledge to support the City of Savannah's 100% Clean Energy Plan?

02

Describe a project in which you conducted research, coordinated with multiple stakeholders, or helped develop a grant application or funding proposal. What was your role, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the outcome?

03

The City of Savannah is committed to using the clean energy transition to address historic inequities and create opportunities for historically marginalized communities. What does an equitable clean energy transition mean to you, and how would you incorporate equity considerations into the implementation of the 100% Savannah Plan?

04

Describe a project in which you conducted research, coordinated with multiple stakeholders, or helped develop a grant application or funding proposal. What was your role, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the outcome?

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov