Program Associate (Energy Efficiency)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; hybrid workplace. Must be located in the Northern Illinois area or willing to relocate within 30 days of acceptance.

Salary: $65,000–$80,000 base salary per year, with potential discretionary annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on energy efficiency, electrification, load flexibility, and carbon reduction solutions for utilities.

What you will do

• Provide administrative support for residential energy efficiency programs across the Midwest.
• Assess project eligibility and track project milestones, deliverables, and energy savings data using program systems.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to program participant, contractor, and client inquiries and support outreach activities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Planning, Finance, IT, Engineering, and Marketing teams.
• Review documentation, maintain data quality, collect missing information, and escalate project issues.

Requirements

• Must be located in Northern Illinois or willing to relocate within 30 days of acceptance.
• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of relevant experience in customer service, energy efficiency, or administrative support.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, and Teams.
• Experience with Salesforce or another CRM system.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, time management, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and collaborate across organizational levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits and additional supplemental offerings.
• Employment is contingent on background and reference checks; a pre-employment drug screen may apply.