Program Manager, School IAQ

U.S. Green Building Council

. Build meaningful connections with regional school system staff working on indoor air quality and energy efficiency in the Southwest region .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in indoor air quality and energy efficiency within K-12 school systems, with strong capabilities in training development, stakeholder engagement, and project management. Proficient in data management and analysis, with a focus on supporting diverse communities and fostering collaborative relationships.

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Indoor Air Quality ManagementEnergy Efficiency in K-12 SchoolsTraining Development and DeliveryData Management and AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Indoor Air QualityEnergy ManagementFacility ManagementSustainable Built EnvironmentTechnical AssistanceCoaching SkillsData AnalysisProject ManagementTraining DevelopmentOrganizational Sustainability

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsCreative MindsetTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

LEED Green AssociateLEED Accredited Professional (AP)

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationEnvironmental Health and SafetyGreen Building PracticesPublic School DistrictsLow-Income CommunitiesTribal CommunitiesEnergy Efficiency ProgramsSchool Air Quality Fellowship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build meaningful connections with regional school system staff working on indoor air quality and energy efficiency in the Southwest region
Develop and implement a plan for recruiting and retaining district participants with the Program Director
Support K-12 districts in developing district-level Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Management Plans
Provide regionally relevant training, technical assistance, educational materials, and communications
Travel within the focal region to conduct meetings and trainings, including in-person training for at least 50 district staff annually
Promote resources and opportunities at regional events and conferences, including speaking and presenting
Build connections with low-income, disadvantaged, Tribal, and small to medium-sized communities and districts
Guide an annual regional cohort of 10 district staff through the School Air Quality Fellowship program
Support Fellowship logistics, including recruitment, coaching, training development, and administration of travel and professional development reimbursements
Manage mini-grant funding opportunities for regional Fellows
Supervise graduate-level interns and 1–2 EDF Climate Corps Summer Fellows annually
Submit quarterly progress data to the Program Director for EPA reporting requirements
Administer and analyze participant, Fellow, and intern feedback surveys and tools
Inform and adapt virtual training, educational materials, and media communications based on regional examples and priorities
Collaborate with the Program Director, national Center for Green Schools staff, and Regional Program Managers
Attend and support logistics at the annual Green Schools Conference and national school district training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of work experience required in school indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency, environmental health and safety, facility management, energy management, organizational sustainability, organizational change management, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with and in-depth knowledge of day-to-day operational needs of public K-12 schools or school districts
Knowledge of the sustainable built environment and green building practices
Existing K-12 public school district connections and experiences within the region
Experience building, developing, and supporting strong, collaborative relationships with professional stakeholders
Experience working with low-income, disadvantaged, Tribal, and/or small to medium-sized communities and school districts
Strong training development and delivery, technical assistance, and coaching skills
Ability to create or adapt in-person and virtual professional development opportunities, educational materials, and communications content
Proficiency in data management and analysis
Experience leading or guiding efforts to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency in K-12 school systems
Experience working with district-level facility management, energy management, and/or environmental health staff
Experience managing staff or interns
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Entrepreneurial, creative, self-starter mindset
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Must be based in AZ, CA, OK, or TX
English
LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional (AP) credential preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
401(k) with employer matching
Professional development reimbursement
Healthcare plan through Cigna including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs
Employer-paid healthcare premiums
HRA assisting employees and dependents with the in-network medical deductible
Generous paid time off: 12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days, and 2 to 3 weeks PTO based on career level
Operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service
Purpose-driven, inclusive culture
Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work
Opportunity to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts