Associate Program Developer, Climate Justice & Environmental Resilience

Background

Who we are: 

Headquartered in Maine, CEI is a community development finance institution that is a national leader in rural economic and business development. CEI’s mission is to build a just, vibrant, and climate-resilient future for people and communities in Maine and rural communities. We do this by integrating finance, business expertise, and policy solutions in ways that make the economy work more equitably.

Over 70 percent of our financing and advice go to businesses that are expanding opportunities for low-income communities, communities of color, and others who have been left behind by our economy. Learn more about working at CEI here

What we believe:

Stewardship: As careful, responsible managers of the resources entrusted to us, we recognize that our decisions and actions have near – and long-term impacts for people and the planet

Equity: We work to ensure that all people, especially those facing individual or system barriers to opportunity, can secure a livelihood that enables them to build assets and share prosperity.

Diversity: We engage diverse staff, board members, and partners who bring lived experience, community connections, and know-how to the problems we aim to solve.

Innovation: We foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at CEI, through our networks, and in the communities we serve.

Collaboration: We share knowledge, practices, and resources, and partner with people and organizations to deepen our mission impact.

Summary

Who we are seeking:  

We are looking for an Associate Program Developer who will work closely with the Program Director to create and deliver climate justice and environmental resilience-based programming that enables CEI’s clients to adapt to meet equity and environmental goals.

• You have experience doing outreach, networking, and collaborating with partners and communities.
• You have experience with or knowledge of Greenhouse Gas accounting.
• You have strong writing and communication skills and the ability to adjust your message to a variety of audiences.
• You have a passion for contributing to the purpose of lifting communities.     

Responsibilities

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will be:     

• You will assist in managing the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) activities and reporting.
• You will identify and build a deal flow of projects eligible for GGRF – focusing in places beyond Maine. 
• You will outreach to community groups and small businesses.
• You will work to grow the resilience and profitability of Maine’s small businesses, with a focus on natural resource industries.
• You will provide proactive and responsible partnership to CEI’s Lending and Investment Team, meeting with clients during the underwriting process to discuss environmental and equity goals.
• You will deliver on special projects.

Requirements

Preferred candidates will have:     

• Associate’s degree with 1 – 3 years professional experience or a Bachelor’s degree.
• Quantitative skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite, including Excel or other analytical tools. 
• Knowledge and or background in environmental science preferred.  
• Knowledge of business management, including business planning and financial statement analysis. 

Compensation and Benefits

Other details:

This is a full-time exempt position, with excellent benefits and generous time off. The posting range is $56,000 – $62,000 a year. We work in a hybrid model, two days in the office, and three days at home. This position is based out of our headquarters in Brunswick, ME.

How to Apply

Please visit our careers website to find our current job openings and to apply! https://www.ceimaine.org/about/working-at-cei/