Description

The Director of Community Impact leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Building Performance Association’s (BPA) inclusive practices across workforce, community, and partner-facing programs. This role defines organizational standards that expand access, reduce barriers to participation, and support equitable outcomes across the home performance and clean energy industry.

Working closely with internal teams, members, community organizations, and public-sector partners, the Director translates BPA’s mission into practical, program-based approaches that support broad participation and effective delivery. This is a hands-on position, focused on program design and implementation, partner engagement, and does not include people management responsibilities.

Experience supporting energy efficiency or clean energy programs funded or administered by State Energy Offices, the U.S. Department of Energy, or similar public-sector entities is strongly preferred.

 Inclusive Practice & Program Design

• Develop, maintain, and oversee BPA’s inclusive practice frameworks that guide workforce development, community engagement, and partner participation across all programs.
• Establish organizational standards for access, participation, and respectful collaboration to be applied consistently across BPA initiatives and events.
• Identify participation gaps and systemic barriers within programs and partnerships, and design practical, program-based solutions in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Define goals and success metrics related to outreach, participation, and program effectiveness, and track progress toward desired outcomes.
• Serve as BPA’s internal subject-matter lead on inclusive program design and best practices.
   

Partnership Development & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and state partners, including community organizations, training providers, utilities, and public agencies.
• Engage directly with communities, members, and partners through meetings, events, and listening sessions to inform program design and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a primary contact for stakeholders in assigned regions, while ensuring consistent application of BPA’s inclusive practice frameworks across programs and geographies.
• Support BPA’s mission and growth by fostering partnerships that strengthen workforce pipelines and expand access to home performance and clean energy opportunities.
   

Programs & Implementation

• Lead and/or support the design and delivery of workforce development, education, and outreach initiatives in residential energy efficiency, home performance, and clean energy.
• Assist with coordination of state- and federally funded programs, including those administered by State Energy Offices or the U.S. Department of Energy, as applicable.
• Track program activities, outcomes, and lessons learned to support reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure programs align with BPA standards and priorities while remaining responsive to community and partner needs.
   

Communications & Knowledge Sharing

• Collaborate with the communications team to develop materials and messaging that reflect BPA’s standards for access, participation, and inclusive engagement.
• Highlight individuals, organizations, and effective practices contributing to a strong and diverse home performance workforce.
• Provide subject matter perspective for presentations, articles, blogs, and external materials that share program outcomes, lessons learned, and effective practices.
• Contribute subject-matter expertise to grant applications, reports, and external communications as needed.
   

Team Collaboration & Organizational Leadership

• Provide guidance and coordination to staff or project collaborators to support effective implementation of programs and partnerships.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to ensure inclusive practice frameworks are understood and applied consistently in daily operations.
• Model collaborative, respectful, and solutions-oriented engagement in all internal and external interactions.
   

Travel & Field Engagement

• Travel approximately 30–40% to support community engagement, partner meetings, site visits, conferences, and program implementation activities.
• Represent BPA in person at industry events, stakeholder convenings, and community-based meetings.
• Gather on-the-ground insights to inform program design, inclusive practice standards, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• Approximately 5–8 years of relevant experience in community engagement, workforce development, energy efficiency, housing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience designing and/or implementing programs that expand access and participation.
• Experience supporting energy efficiency, weatherization, or clean energy programs strongly preferred.
• Experience working with State Energy Offices, U.S. Department of Energy programs, or similar public-sector initiatives preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects, engage stakeholders, and translate organizational values into practical program design.