REALIZE is an initiative within RMI’s Carbon Free Buildings program aimed at catalyzing the zero-carbon building revolution for existing buildings. REALIZE is focused on developing mass-customizable and scalable approaches to conducting zero carbon retrofits on affordable multifamily housing. We focus on affordable low-income housing to ensure that populations most in need benefit from the transition off fossil fuels. To achieve its goals, REALIZE leverages technical analysis, R&D, demonstrations, business model innovation, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, policy development, boots-on-the-ground fieldwork, and communication. REALIZE has geographically specific programs across the US, including REALIZE-CA and REALIZE-MA.

Position Overview

REALIZE seeks a Senior Associate to support the REALIZE-CA retrofit program. The position is highly entrepreneurial and will be heavily focused on engaging external stakeholders across government, industry, and the real estate development sector to establish a scalable multifamily retrofit delivery model for California. A background in the affordable housing, real estate development, design, engineering, and construction sector and energy policy and stakeholder engagement is preferred. This position will be focused on California but with the potential to expand to other markets.

Individuals of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Project manage and/or support demonstration projects of REALIZE retrofits including convening and engaging building owners, manufacturers, contractors, and designers to bring zero carbon retrofits to fruition.
• Coordinate external partners when developing collaborative project workstreams and deliverables.

• Engage government agencies, coalitions, and collaborators to create a conducive ecosystem for zero carbon retrofits.

• Organize and facilitate market stakeholders towards action including working with manufacturers and suppliers, building owners and tenants, and financial institutions.
• Promote policy and financing strategies to support the zero-carbon retrofit market.
• Conduct techno-economic analysis in support of various workstreams and thought leadership.

• Produce thought leadership and knowledge transfer materials as needed to support the initiative.
• Research and summarize various models of predesigned and prefabricated retrofit solutions and installation best practices for multifamily housing.

• Produce written and visual deliverables including reports and presentations as required for project workstreams and thought leadership.

• Support reporting to donors and funders and support grant and proposal writing.