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CPRG Ecosystem & Community Specialist (29294) EXTENDED

Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Northern Illinois University
  3. Location Dekalb, IL
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Staff
  6. Posted Sep 15, 2026
  7. Reference pa-97035
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CPRG Ecosystem & Community Specialist (29294) EXTENDED at Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
The Ecosystem & Community Specialist leads community engagement, technical assistance, and capacity development for Clean Building Navigator Program and CEJA Capacity Grant program grantees and community-based partners. This role ensures that community voice, equity, and organizational sustainability are embedded across program design and implementation.

Who We Are Seeking
Beyond experience and education requirements listed below and in alignment with our growing team culture, the Statewide Energy Efficiency Navigator will embody most, if not all, of the attributes below:
  • Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Approach – All activities for this position are rooted in the needs of communities, stakeholders, and grantees. Support for grantees will meet them where they are acknowledging strengths and leaning into those while connecting them with resources to leverage opportunities.
  • Collaborative & Aligned Execution – Acting as a connector between WPL, stakeholders, and grantees, this role will focus heavily on how to collaborate with others and ensure alignment between partners.
  • Curious – Willing to say “I don’t know,” to learn, grow, and continuously improve self, team, and programming.
  • Composed & Agile – This role will be part of building and growing this program, resulting in an environment where the ability to remain calm in changing environments will be necessary.

Hybrid Position - Travel throughout the state is required for this role, with weekly meetings in DeKalb or Chicago.

THIS POSITION IS BASED ON A THREE-YEAR GRANT, AND MAY NOT BE EXTENDED AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT.
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