Manager, Accelerate

ACORE • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia • 1w ago

Position Title:      Manager, Accelerate
Department:        Accelerate
Reports to:          Director, Accelerate

Who We Are:
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is the nation’s leading voice on the issues most essential to clean energy expansion – and we’ve been doing it for over 20 years. The ACORE staff brings decades of experience, passion, and dedication to their jobs, which translates into tenacious execution for our members and partners in driving the clean energy revolution forward. We believe in a clean energy future. We also believe in enjoying where you work. ACORE is proud to be named by The Nonprofit Times as one of the best nonprofits to work for in 2023.

Who We’re Looking For:
Since 2020, ACORE’s entrepreneur support initiative, Accelerate, has helped more than 50 small- to mid-sized, revenue-generating founders grow companies across the clean energy and sustainability sectors.

The Accelerate Manager is ideal for candidates with experience in program coordination, events, partnerships, or external-facing roles who are ready to take on greater ownership. The Manager supports a national network of clean energy founders by maintaining communication, coordinating participation in programming, facilitating introductions, tracking needs and milestones, and connecting founders to resources and visibility opportunities. This position offers exposure to entrepreneurs, funders, and industry leaders in the clean energy sector, with opportunities to build skills in program management, stakeholder engagement, and communications, motivated by mission-driven work.

The Manager will report to the Director, Accelerate. This position is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work environment that includes both in-office and remote work.

Key job duties:
Program Coordination & Execution

In collaboration with the Director and Events team, coordinate logistics for Accelerate programming, including virtual sessions, in-person convenings, founder events, and Policy Forum/Anniversary activities.
Provide on-the-ground support at select Accelerate events, including setup, facilitation, and real-time coordination; travel as needed to support regional programming.
Co-develop agendas, run-of-show documents, and event materials; manage follow-up communications and documentation.
Maintain program calendars, timelines, and workflows to ensure timely and accurate execution of deliverables.

Founder Engagement & Support

Serve as a secondary point of contact for Accelerate founders and manage ongoing communication with portfolio companies.
Support founder onboarding, track requests and needs, and ensure founders receive timely information on programming and opportunities.
Assist in coordinating introductions, match-making logistics, and founder participation in ACORE events.

Partner, Sponsor & Stakeholder Coordination

In collaboration with the Director and Corporate Engagement team, assist with outreach and communication to corporate sponsors, philanthropic partners, grant makers, ACORE members, and ecosystem collaborators.

Data Management & Program Reporting

Maintain program databases, dashboards, and KPIs related to founder demographics, participation, outcomes, and longitudinal impact
Ensure data accuracy and organization to support timely reporting requirements for funders and partners.

Communications, Content Development & Storytelling

In collaboration with the Communications team, draft program content (founder spotlights, event summaries, session descriptions, emails, decks) for internal and external audiences.

Perform other tasks and miscellaneous support duties as assigned.

The Must-Haves:

Proven experience in coordinating programs, events, or stakeholder engagement
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including drafting emails, summaries, and presentation materials.
Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and engaging diverse stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, sponsors, and ecosystem partners.
Able to synthesize information and maintain accurate data across program systems and tracking tools.
Strong interest in clean energy, climate innovation, entrepreneurship, or economic development. Direct experience is preferred but not necessary; curiosity and a readiness to learn are obligatory.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, public policy, environmental studies, communications, nonprofit management, or a related discipline.
3–5 years in program coordination, project management, nonprofit operations, or entrepreneurship support, with experience in external events, stakeholder engagement, or client-facing activities preferred.

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written materials (e.g., summaries, briefs, decks) with minimal supervision.
Proven track record of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Prior exposure to clean energy, sustainability, economic development, or small-business ecosystems is helpful but not required.

The Perks of Working at ACORE:

Competitive salary.
Robust health care options.
Generous vacation policy with 15 vacation days in your first year.
11 federal holidays, plus the week between Christmas and New Year's.
Paid parental leave.
Hybrid work schedule.
401(k) retirement plan that includes an employer contribution.
Educational assistance program.
Talented team members who care deeply about our mission and one another.

Non-Discrimination
ACORE is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Compensation: $70,000–$75,000