The Environmental Justice Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and communicatingabout NYPA programs in support of environmental justice (EJ). Through contacts and initiatives identified by NYPA, thecoordinator will interact with NYPA EJ stakeholders in communities surrounding NYPA facilities.The Coordinator will be part of an existing team who are responsible for raising awareness and the deployment of NYPA's programs and initiatives by building and maintaining relationships with educational leaders, civic leaders, community and public opinion makers, business executives and special interest groups in those communities which have Power Authority facilities and/or strategic initiatives.#LI-CJ1

• Implement educational programs within EJ communities, schools, state and city organizations consistent with NYPA's mission and goals
• Communicate with stakeholders to initiate and schedule programs
• Track program metrics including number of attendees, timing, etc.
• Collaborate with department administrators on program and event purchasing
• Collaborate with other teams to maintain programmatic inventory tracking
• Prepare metrics, written reports & presentations for management

• Highly effective verbal, written & presentation skills
• Experience in building and maintaining strategic relationships that result in a positive gain for NYPA
• High degree of motivation, with the ability to handle competing priorities, while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with limited guidance and able to exercise discretion, independent judgement and decision making when necessary
• Knowledge of the energy utility industry
• Excellent organizational and planning skills. Understanding of the changing regulatory environment in which NYPA operates
• Awareness of issues related to energy environment and economic development and the Utility industry
• Ability and willingness to attend meetings/events outside of normal business hours
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of Geographic Information Systems

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, Environmental Policy with related field minimum 2 years experience or
• Associate's degree with a minimum 4 years of related experience
• Experience in a community outreachposition
• Bilingual written and verbal English/Spanish preferred
• Valid U.S. driver's license

• Up to 60% travel within NY State. Ability and willingness to attend meetings/events outside of normal business hours
• Will be required to lift & move items weighing up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis