DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES
Full-Time
Salary: Based on Qualification
Location: Baltimore, MD
Reports to: Founder and Managing Member
Job Summary:
We are seeking a visionary and mission-driven Director of Community Resilience and Energy Efficiency Initiatives to lead the strategic planning and implementation of programs that strengthen community resilience and promote energy justice.
This leadership role will be central to advancing our mission by managing complex projects, forging strategic partnerships, ensuring compliance with environmental and housing regulations, and driving measurable impact across our portfolio of initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in environmental science, energy efficiency, community development, and project management, along with a deep commitment to equity, sustainability, and community empowerment.
About Women’s Home Preservation:
The Women’s Home Preservation is a mission-driven real estate development firm dedicated to transforming structurally disinvested communities with a focus on creating edifying housing for women who are heads of households (single mothers, widows). We purchase vacant properties that create blight in communities and we redevelop them into mixed-use commercial and residential properties. Our commercial rehabilitations fill the amenity gaps in our communities (café, hardware stores, art galleries, etc), while our residential rehabilitations create high-end energy efficient and resilient homes that drastically transform the health of our communities.
Our approach is to restore the social and cultural rather than the built environment only. For this reason, we co-create with the community. Working hand in hand with a community, we bring about projects of scale and significance to force a paradigm shift in one’s view of a community. Where one would expect another small rehab, we bring on the power of our high-caliber partners to execute on our bold and transformative visions. Concurrently with the built activities, we work with the community to develop the cultural, political, and socioeconomic dimensions of our projects.
Since 2020, we have been at the forefront of clean energy and community resilience, spearheading transformative projects such as the redevelopment of vacant properties into Passive House-certified affordable housing and retail spaces, as well as the creation of Baltimore's first community microgrid. Our mission is supported by partnerships with leading architects, contractors, and government agencies like the Maryland Energy Administration. Our work ensures an equitable transition to clean energy for underserved neighborhoods.
For more information on Women’s Home Preservation, visit www.womenhomepreservation.com
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement a five-year strategic plan to advance clean energy transitions in underserved neighborhoods where we work.
Contribute to the planning, execution, and evaluation of clean energy and sustainability projects, including Passive House renovations, the implementation of Baltimore’s first community microgrid, and the transformation and greening of the N Norris St alley into an urban oasis.
Align project goals with community resilience and sustainability objectives.
Fundraising
Research and identify funding opportunities to support clean energy and sustainability initiatives.
Collaborate with leadership to secure grants, partnerships, and other funding sources.
Industry Outreach
Represent Women’s Home Preservation at industry events, conferences, and panels to raise awareness about our mission and impact.
Actively promote the organization’s work and successes.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Build and maintain relationships with key partners, including government agencies, funders, and utility companies such as the Maryland Energy Administration, BGE, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Represent the organization in community meetings, funding discussions, and regulatory consultations.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulatory frameworks, including BABA, Davis-Bacon, Justice40, and other relevant guidelines.
Draft and submit grant reports and updates as required.
Provide regular updates and comprehensive reports to funders, such as the Maryland Energy Administration and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Financial Stewardship
Oversee project budgets to ensure efficient and impactful resource use.
Collaborate with management and accounting to manage grants, secure additional funding, and maintain compliance with financial requirements.
Community Impact & Outreach
Foster local support for Women’s Home Preservation’s clean energy and sustainability projects in the Franklin Square and Union Square neighborhoods, as well as the Union Square Historic District.
Design and implement initiatives that address community needs with a focus on sustainability and resilience.
Organize community engagement activities to keep stakeholders informed and involved.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in leadership roles managing complex, community-focused projects.
Experience in affordable housing, clean energy, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder collaborations and large-scale project budgets.
Passion for community development, resilience, and sustainability.
Motivated by making an impact in underinvested communities
Self-motivated, dependable and able to work in a startup environment
Proactive with strong attention to detail, strong verbal and communication skills!
Experience in developing and delivering pitches/presentations/communications to investors
Excellent problem-solving skills, with comfort working in underserved communities
Job Details:
Job Type
Location: Local
Start: Immediate
Position Type: Full-time
Compensation: Monthly salary
Full-time. 40 Hours/week
Benefits
Health Insurance
10 days of annual leave
5 days of paid sick leave
Worker’s compensation insurance
Simple IRA
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to info@womenhomepreservation.com.
EOE STATEMENT:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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