Outreach Specialist

SEI

Outreach Specialist supporting implementation of sustainability initiatives for San Mateo County's Sustainability Department. Building relationships and engaging small businesses in energy programs.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the implementation of small business programs for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) and/or the San Mateo County Energy Watch (SMCEW).
Connect eligible businesses to energy assessments, incentives, technical support, and financing programs.
Center on relationship-building and grassroots engagement, with frequent fieldwork visiting business corridors, attending community events, and meeting partners across the county.
Develop a database of community-based organizations (CBOs) and nonprofit facilities and the upgrades they would need to transition to all-electric equipment and serve as a community resilience center.
Include an estimate of costs as well as potential programs that could provide funding.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with comfort initiating conversations with new people.
Project management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
Clear communication across platforms (email, phone, in person) to diverse audiences.
Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams) for hosting and coordinating online events, and spreadsheet software for tracking outreach and referral data.
Interest in using communication and design tools for social media platforms and outreach materials.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities and businesses of varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
A valid CA Driver's License and ability to travel to sites across San Mateo County using a county-owned vehicle.
The ability to work onsite on a hybrid basis. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.
Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals.
Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fixed, monthly stipend of $3570.
$1000 end-of-program financial award.
Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
10 Personal Days (for a standard 10-month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
Professional networking and learning opportunities.
The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

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Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCollaborationInitiating Conversations

Certifications

Valid CA Driver's License