Weatherization & Climate Impact Business Manager

October 2024

Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstone’s mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social, economic, and environmental policy, our programs and services focus on supporting individuals and families in making ends meet, building stronger families, creating warm and healthy homes, and opening doors to economic opportunity.

Position: Capstone’s Weatherization and Climate Impact Department (WXCI) offers services, consultation, and incentives for energy efficiency improvements to individuals, families, and rental property owners in central Vermont and statewide. WXCI’s programs, including the Weatherization Assistance Program and 3E Thermal, work to improve the economic well-being and lives of Vermonters and to preserve environmental resources.

Capstone is currently seeking a Business Manager for our Weatherization and Climate Impact program. As a key member of the Agency’s leadership and guided by a commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice, the Business Manager will provide leadership and support in the following areas:

Strategic budget development, purchase approval and documentation, grant invoicing and reporting, and support of annual financial audits.
Assist the WXCI Director with developing and executing strategic vision and communicating impact across the department.
Assist the WXCI Director in preparing budgets, graphics, reports, and other materials which effectively convey the key needs, successes, challenges, and trends of the WXCI division to Capstone leadership, funders, legislators, and other agency partners.
Provide auxiliary supervision, support, and mentorship to staff across the WXCI division as needed with the goal of increasing competency in business and financial systems across the department.

Qualifications: The WXCI Business Manager must have significant education or experience in environmental science, engineering, public administration, and/or business administration, as well as 5 or more years’ previous work experience in program management or administration, with team supervision responsibilities, preferably in energy efficiency, weatherization, or housing assistance program(s).

Additional qualifications include:

Experience managing programs with public funding and with overseeing budgets.
Experience in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and working with legislators and funding entities.
Experience with grant writing and non-profit management (preferred).
Significant knowledge and understanding of weatherization programs, and relevant laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines.
Strong working knowledge of building science methodologies, housing rehabilitation, energy conservation, building science, and related technologies.
Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills, with a commitment to promoting, building, and supporting inclusive and diverse teams.

Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time position, offering a competitive salary of $90,000 - $110,000 and generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits.

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter by email to jobs@capstonevt.org; applications may also be mailed via USPS mail to Capstone Community Action Human Resources, 20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at jobs@capstonevt.org or at 802-479-1053.

Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Location: Barre