Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $120,000 - $130,000 per year, dependent on experience and education
Benefits : 457b plan, and matching; Medical coverage and 100% deductible coverage through HRA; Dental coverage; Vision coverage; Life insurance; Paid time off; Parental leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Monthly Remote Work Stipend; Supplemental Retirement Plan, and more.
Schedule : Monday to Friday 9-5pm; occasionally work on off hours if required
Work Location : Hybrid; Home and Boston Office
Job Overview :
The Director of Economic Growth and Partnerships reports to the Managing Director of Emerging Climatetech and leads the Business Development team at MassCEC. The Business Development team helps MA based climatetech companies identify & engage with key programs & partners to accelerate the commercialization of their technology and growth of their business. The Business Development team provides this support across three offerings :
- Climatetech Tax Credit Program : Awarding tax credits to MA based climatetech companies for job creation and capital expenditures on climatetech facilities.
- Business Front Door : Helping MA based climatetech companies to efficiently navigate state-funded tax credits, grants, and other financial programs.
- Climatetech Concierge : Helping MA based climatetech companies to identify and engage with key commercialization partners.
Job Responsibilities :
Oversee the strategic vision and administration of MassCEC’s Climatetech Tax Credit Program
Continue to develop strategic vision and key objectives for MassCEC’s Climatetech Tax Credit Program with executive input & oversight from MassCEC’s Chief Climate OfficerContribute to writing standard operating procedure and draft accompanying materials for administering the program in collaboration with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development, Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration & FinanceFull deployment of funds in Year 1 and continue to build demand for successive yearsServe as the primary administrator and operator of the ProgramProvide leadership & oversight to accompanying members of the Business Development team, pertaining to the identification of key objectives, leading & lagging indicators of success, and operationalizing of key activitiesOversee MassCEC’s participation in the Executive Office of Economic Development’s (EOED) Business Front Door (BFD) initiative
Represent MassCEC in the initial planning & development phases of BFD, which EOED leads with support from accompanying Team MA economic development agenciesExecute the implementation of BFD processes & materials within MassCEC operations & assetsTrain accompanying members of the Business Development team to serve as primary operators of MassCEC’s BFD involvementProvide leadership & oversight to accompanying members of the Business Development team, pertaining to the identification of key objectives, leading & lagging indicators of success, and operationalizing of key activitiesOversee the strategic vision of MassCEC’s Climatetech Concierge service and serve as the primary operator of the service
Develop strategic vision for the Climatetech Concierge, namely key objectives, and evolve the vision over time per the changing macroeconomic landscapeDefine and maintain key results for measuring success of the Service, including both leading and lagging indicators, and implement highly efficient methods for trackingWrite and maintain standard operating procedures for key activities within the Service, including case origination and servicingRegarding case origination, operationalize collaboration with other MassCEC departments as well as Team MA partner organizationsRegarding case servicing, serve as primary operator of the service with support from the other members of the Business Development teamDefine roles & responsibilities within servicing for accompanying members of the Business Development team and provide training for enabling them to fulfill those roles & responsibilitiesPosition Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have :
Education :
Minimum undergraduate university degreeMBA or advanced degree with focus on finance and / or climate / clean energy preferredExperience :
7 - 10 years relevant work experience; at least 2+ years in climatetechPrior experience in climatetech or demonstrated ability to learn a complex industry quicklyPrior experience in corporate development, strategy consulting, or leadership role at an early-stage climatetech company are preferred.Finance management or accounting background and / or previous Government roles, are a bonus.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Demonstrated ability to lead a team – crafting strategic vision, and establishing management routinesFirm understanding of key success factors for early-stage, climatetech companiesPrior experience establishing funding programs and cultivating strategic partnershipsStrong finance management skills preferredAbility to collaborate with other departments within the organization and within the wider administrationStrong public speaking skillsAbout the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.
MassCEC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. We are committed to incorporating principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in all aspects of our work in order to promote the equitable distribution of the health and economic benefits of clean energy and support a diverse and inclusive clean energy industry. MassCEC strives to lead and innovate in equitable clean energy and climate solutions.
To Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter through our Online Career Center .
Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives are encouraged to apply.
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