Energy Director

Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Term-Limited or Contract
*This is a temporary 6-12 month position, with the potential to renew
Status: Exempt or Contract
Compensation: Depending on Qualifications
Program: Renewable Energy
Reports to: Executive Director

The Energy Director is responsible for leading and managing the SM energy team and advancing diverse
energy initiatives to implement the Molokai Community Energy Resilience Action Plan (CERAP). This
includes working with SM and Molokai Clean Energy Hui (MCEH or Hui) staff and partners on strategy,
priority-setting, securing and managing funds, recruiting, and mobilizing staff, partners and experts. All
CERAP actions are co-designed with the Molokai community, and the Energy Director works closely with
the SM/MCEH Energy Coordinator and Hui Core Team on planning and decision-making processes. This
position requires excellent communication, facilitation and organization skills, the ability to understand
and convey complex processes, and the desire to work closely with and advocate for the Molokai
community. Professional experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desirable.

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Desired Qualifications & Skills

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1. Master’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, energy planning or a related
   field.
2. The ability to learn and share technical knowledge around Molokai’s energy systems.
3. A Molokai community-minded outlook and vested in our vision of ʻāina momona.
4. Able to learn and share technical knowledge about Molokai’s energy systems.
5. Strong project and team management skills with the ability to identify priorities, handle multiple
   tasks and deadlines simultaneously while remaining attentive to details.
6. Successful track record in fund development and grant writing
7. Strong computer skills with the ability to be efficient in a hybrid work environment and reliable
   internet capabilities: minimum requirement of Zoom, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/Forms,
   Dropbox, MicroSoft skills.
8. Flexible and positive attitude committed to improving our resiliency as an organization and an
   island community.
9. Flexible working capacity & hours.
10. Ability to excel at working independently under minimal supervision yet collaborate and work
    comfortably with our team, partners and collaborators.
11. Passionate and results-oriented work style with an internal desire for ongoing improvement.
12. Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
13. Creative, adaptive problem-solving ability.
14. Standard driver’s license.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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The SM Energy Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, funding, and implementing SM and
MCEH activities in collaboration with the Hui’s energy partners. Major responsibilities include:

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1. Building a strong MCEH and SM Energy team through open communication, clear shared
   priorities and collaborative decision-making.
   ○ Recruit, hire, train and motivate staff, volunteers, technical experts, contractors and
   partners based on CERAP needs and priorities.
   ○ Jointly develop strategic and annual plans with SMART objectives and coordinate
   implementation to ensure timely follow up on MCEH/CERAP action items.
   ○ Conduct regular performance evaluations of the energy program and staff.

1. Collaborate with the Hui Core Team on community co-design of Molokai energy projects
   ○ Ensure all co-design processes are well supported and implemented (i.e. team
   communication plan, data organization, content creation processes, engagement
   practices and protocol)
   ○ Attend and actively participate in all CERAP/Hui meetings; facilitate discussions to aid
   decision-making, planning and problem-solving, as needed.
   ○ Support Hui facilitators and regularly participate in community meetings and other
   energy activities.
2. Lead or co-lead budgeting and fund development for SM energy programs, (which includes Hui
   Up), and CERAP implementation, including identifying funding sources, grant writing and
   submission, and reporting.
3. Advocate for and represent SM, MCEH and Molokai across the energy sector, including pilina
   building with energy experts, agencies, donors, utilities, elected officials and decision-makers on
   and off Molokai.
4. Ensure Molokai community engagement data, methodologies, and best practices are
   documented and shared widely.

‍Please send your resume and cover letter to Human Resources at HR@sustainablemolokai.org. If you have any questions, please email hr@sustainablemolokai.org
Application Deadline: Until Filled

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