Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction

Program Manager

Newton, MA I 30 hours per week I Salary $50K - $56K, based on experience

About Studio HPDC

The Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction is a non-profit organization committed to advancing sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-performance building practices through a combination of education, workforce development, and professional community building for people invested in addressing climate change through our built environment. Studio HPDC’s impact model focuses on development of new approaches to training, certification, and career pathways in high-performance building with a vision of widely distributing learning and professional opportunities to make careers in sustainable building trades accessible at the scale needed to decarbonize our homes, schools, businesses and communities.

In 2024, Studio HPDC was awarded two significant grants from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center that will drive Studio HPDC’s capacity for program innovation and distribution forward dramatically over the next 2 years. In particular, Studio HPDC is moving to from a volunteer-led effort, fueled by independent contractor relationships, to a consistent team of Studio HPDC employees with a coherent set of organizational norms, routines, processes, and policies to support Studio HPDC’s mission of creating accessible workforce education in high performance building, and its commitment to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities in all spaces. The Program Manager will be Studio HPDC’s second employee, and a significant contributor to the culture and development of Studio HPDC as an organization.

The Program Manager Role

The Program Manager will have day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of two existing Studio HPDC programs: the High-Performance Building for Carpenters course, and the Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator Pilot program. High-Performance Building for Carpenters is Studio HPDC”s “flagship” course, targeting experienced builders and carpenters, and at the heart of Studio HPDC’s mission and values. The Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator Pilot program brings high-performance building career awareness and technical content into Massachusetts vocational schools.

This role requires a unique combination of skills including project management, data analysis, team-building, creativity, cultural competency, technical expertise in sustainable building practices, curricular design and facilitation skills, and the ability to develop and manage comprehensive educational programs that align with the organization's mission and goals.

The Program Manager reports to the Executive Director. This is a 30-hours per week, part-time position, with the potential to increase to 40 hours a week as the High-Performance Building for Carpenters and Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator programs expand in 2026. This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities, with the possible exception of short-term internship roles as approved by the Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Delivery: High-Performance Building for Carpenters

  • Support outreach and marketing efforts to recruit participants, facilitators, and guest professionals
  • Manage the data and logistics of participants and facilitators in each course, including payments, participant contact info, completion data, and support for obtaining tuition grants
  • Organize and deliver facilitator training, and preparation of guest professionals
  • Create instructional materials, including presentations, activities, and occasionally conduct workshops to improve course offerings to meet employer and participant needs
  • Ensure course materials are up-to-date, organized, and able to be shared with Studio HPDC partners and funders
  • Capture and track feedback on the course, participant outcomes, and outreach efforts
  • Support grant writing and fundraising campaigns related to the course and its future expansion

Program Delivery: Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator Pilot Program

  • Manage the delivery of core program elements of the Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator Pilot Program across multiple school partners: industry conference attendance, high-performance building site visit, in-school activities
  • Collaborate with education and industry partners in the creation and delivery of program activities, emphasizing community and peer-sharing relationships across partners
  • Clearly communicate plans, progress, and learnings to the Executive Director and external partners through use of written timelines, weekly check-in meetings, debrief and summary documents
  • Track impact and participation metrics for the Tech School Accelerator Pilot program and support regular grant reporting requirements
  • Ensure materials are created with the aim to be shared publicly, incorporating a Creative Commons license and recognize all relevant parties, and are organized and updated in the Tech School Accelerator sharing database
  • Participate in all grant-related administrative activities as requested by the Executive Director or MassCEC’s Technical Assistance partner in order to secure disbursement of awarded grant funding to Studio HPDC
  • Contribute to grant proposals, funding applications, and other initiatives to secure resources for future Tech School educational programs and activities

Represent Studio HPDC with External Stakeholders

  • Engage with diverse audiences, including architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, technical educators, policymakers, learning scientists, donors and community members to increase literacy for high performance building practices.
  • Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and community outreach activities related to high-performance building education
  • Participate in, and contribute to, building science community discussions hosted by Studio HPDC or its close partners

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, preferably in the field of sustainable building, energy efficiency, or environmental sustainability. Experience with instructional design and adult learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive them to successful completion: developing and executing on workplans, delivering complex project activities on a timeline and budget
  • Familiarity and some direct experience with high-performance building practices, including energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and green building certifications.
  • Comfort and skill operating in a small, growing organization where systems and processes are being built as we deliver the work.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Expertise with cultural competency: understanding the diverse cultural backgrounds, histories, and experiences of students in social justice neighborhoods, which may include various racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic groups
  • Equity-focused mindset: recognizing systemic barriers that may hinder student access to technical education and career paths, and actively working to dismantle these obstacles.
  • Passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to promoting high-performance building practices through education and capacity-building.
  • Skilled at use of Google Suite required. Use of Canva, Squarespace, social media platforms a plus.


Location:

Studio HPDC’s office and workshop training space are in Newton, MA. The Program Manager should plan to be at Studio HPDC’s office 2-3 days a week, with the option for remote work on 1-2 days.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Salary range $50K - $56K at 30 hours per week
  • 10 PTO days, 12 Massachusetts state holidays
  • 401k plan available for contribution
  • Free EV charging at Studio HPDC workspaces

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