Program Associate - SDREN

We are seeking motivated, dynamic professionals who are passionate about serving their local communities. Join our team: Apply to our open position(s) below. OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT! Program Associate Open until filled. Posted 04/23/2026 San Diego County - hybrid work schedule set by Community Power ABOUT THE ROLE : The Program Associate supports the implementation of a range of customer energy programs, primarily through the San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN). This role, under direction and support from senior staff, will assume responsibility for more than one aspect of program development, delivery and management, and contribute to several other aspects including goal setting, budget development/management, process development, program marketing and enrollment, regulatory reporting (if necessary) and stakeholder engagement. The Program Associate may coordinate programmatic activities with consultants and collaborate with internal project teams. This role will be reporting to a Senior Program Manager. WHO IS COMMUNITY POWER? Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California , serv ing nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. OUR HISTORY Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY At Community Power , we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES With oversight from senior staff, develop standard operating procedures, review, process and seek opportunities for efficiencies and improvements. S upport senior staff with the coordinat ion , management and implementation of customer-facing programs by working closely with Community Power staff, the C ommunity A dvisory C ommittee , consultants, stakeholders, and other partner agencies . S upport senior staff with aspects of project planning and scoping including collaborating on budgeting, procurement, staffing, scheduling and metrics development. S upport senior staff with d evelop ing and conduct ing requests for proposals and negotiat ing , implement ing and manag ing contracts. Coordinate independently with industry, consultants, customers and other stakeholders involved in program delivery and implementation. In coordination with the Public Affairs team, l ead aspects of program-related community outreach and education initiatives including making presentations to stakeholders and community groups and coordinating event logistics . Assist in a broad variety of program-related data collection, organization and analysis . Prepare progress reports on a regular basis and clearl