Midwest Renewable Energy Association

    Position Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)                                      32 Hours/Week Reports To: Operations Director Wage: $17-$20/hour (Salary is commensurate with experience) Based: Remotely or at MREA office in Custer, Wisconsin Approximate Start Date: January/February 2021 To Apply To apply, please send: Cover letter detailing your qualifications (PDF) Resume including education and experience (PDF) Contact information for three professional references (PDF)   All correspondence must be electronic and sent to Amiee Wetmore at apply@midwestrenew.org .   Deadline Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, January 10, 2022.   Job Description The Accounting & HR Coordinator is responsible for accounting and payroll functions including submitting payroll, data entry, record keeping of financial transactions, exporting and preparing reports from QuickBooks, credit card receipt entry, assisting in accounts payable and receivable, and complying with local, state & federal government reporting requirements (withholding, social security, W2s, 1099s, and so on). They will work closely with the Operations Director to ensure compliance with MREA financial policies and procedures. In addition, this individual will lead new employee onboarding as well as assist in the hiring process for MREA vacancies, assist in annual financial and worker’s compensation audit preparations, filing of annual non-profit permits and licenses, and event registration support as needed.   Key Responsibilities General Administration Participate in MREA staff meetings and planning sessions as needed Maintain instructional documents for position description, coordinate with others as needed Collection and maintenance of contractor and onsite visitor certificates of insurance Assist in monitoring of app performance and needs assessments as necessary (virtual time tracking, etc.) Assist in maintaining Staff Resources digital information center (internal instructional documents, formal policy and procedures, travel reimbursement templates, position descriptions, etc.)   Financial Be aware of, compliant with, and able to answer questions related to MREA financial policy and procedures as written by Management and approved by the MREA Board of Directors. Taxes Complete reporting and payments related to all necessary taxes (Payroll, unemployment, sales and use, 1099s, etc.) Maintain records for all filings Collect and maintain W9 records Payroll (Managed through QuickBooks) Process payroll bi-weekly and in a timely manner for 18 permanent staff (on average) and many unique, limited term employees from multiple states Complete annual W2 filings Assist Operations Director in managing employee timesheet policy compliance Accounts Receivable (Managed through QuickBooks) Assist in generating invoices per employee request and follow up with employees when customer accounts are past due Enter income from multiple income sources (PayPal/Credit Card, Square, Direct Deposit) Enter cash and check income* Weekly bank deposits* Accounts Payable (Managed through QuickBooks) Print checks weekly per Management Team’s approval* File checks weekly for archives* Enter credit card expenses Prepare class expense breakdowns as needed (Email marketing, etc.) Assist in entering bills and monitoring due dates Manage and review staff travel reimbursements for submission to Operations Director Annual Audits Assistance in preparing books for annual audit and work with Operations Director and external accountant to complete necessary audit tasks Assist in gathering reports for Worker’s Compensation audit as necessary Preparation of financial reports By Request & quarterly financial report distribution to program leads Entry of annual approved budget Reconciliations Perform monthly reconciliations of MREA checking accounts* Perform report reconciliations in partnership with staff area leads/management (membership, courses, etc.) with assistance from Operations Director as necessary Assistance in quarterly reconciliation of statements and balance sheets for review by external accountant and review by MREA Board of Directors. End of year time off (vacation and holiday) accrual reconciliations for hourly staff Perform monthly reconciliation for unclassified items   *Task dependent on employee location         Events Be aware of, compliant with, and able to answer questions regarding event financial policy and procedures Be a part of the financial team during The Energy Fair and other events as necessary   Human Resources Work with the MREA Leadership team with hiring process for all new hires, Assist in creation of vacancies Posting of vacancies Interviewing candidates as necessary New hire paperwork & reporting Assist and lead new hire onboarding as necessary Work with staff to ensure compliance with MREA personnel policies and Employee Handbook Be available to answer employee questions regarding Employee Handbook Assist in maintenance of personnel records ensuring legal compliance including confidentiality   Personnel Attend staff meetings and professional development days as needed Participate in annual self-review Participate in MREA Board of Director meetings and planning sessions as necessary Support MREA events and activities, as needed   Qualifications A successful candidate will be/have:   Results oriented and self-directed, with a passion for the MREA’s mission Organized and focused with proven ability to prioritize and complete activities with deadlines Consistent and maintain a high attention to detail Comfortable with their work being reviewed by internal and external parties (co-workers, Board of Directors, audit firms, accountants) Comfortable working on their own as well as one-on-one with many different staff Able to keep records and data confidential Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft Office Experienced in delivering friendly customer relations 2 years demonstratable professional experience in a related field (accounting, business administration, finance, etc.) Have knowledge of generally accepted account principles.   Preference will be given to candidates who have: An associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field, including accounting, business administration, or finance A strong understanding of business and income tax worksheets, computations, and filings Experience in services related specifically to payroll Experience in completing necessary 501(c)(3) organization taxes 3+ years of professional experience in a related field Experiencing performing non-profit taxes Compensation & Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience Paid vacation & holidays Paid wellness leave Remote work eligible Flexible work environment Free electric vehicle charging at Custer Office Casual dress code Free registration to MREA trainings Paid training when necessary/applicable   About MREA Mission: The MREA promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.   MREA is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in a manner that violates the law. MREA is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from qualified people regardless of their age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, mental or physical disability, source of income, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or any other class protected by law. MREA does not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics in any personnel action.     To Apply To apply, please send: Cover letter detailing your qualifications (PDF) Resume including education and experience (PDF) Contact information for three professional references (PDF)   All correspondence must be electronic and sent to Amiee Wetmore at apply@midwestrenew.org .   Deadline Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Position Classification: Full time, Exempt (Salaried) Reports To: Communications Director Salary: Range per Year at 40 hours/week: $37,440 to $41,600 (Salary is commensurate with experience) Based: Location negotiable, remote options available Approximate Start Date: February 2022   To Apply To apply, please send: Cover letter detailing your qualifications (PDF) Resume including education and experience (PDF) Contact information for three professional references (PDF) Link to online portfolio and/or example(s) of a digital media project(s)   All correspondence must be electronic and sent to Amiee Wetmore at apply@midwestrenew.org .   Deadline Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, January 10, 2022.   Job Description The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Communications Director and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Training Team to further develop and improve MREA’s marketing and communications initiatives, with a specific focus on MREA’s training programs. The position will coordinate with the MREA Communications and Training Program Working Groups to promote and market course offerings through social media, email marketing, paid advertising, and print materials. The position will work closely with the MREA Training Team to further develop stakeholder engagement and program promotion on the MREA website and the Midwest Solar Job Resource Center (SolarEnergy.Jobs). Additionally, this individual will support MREA communications efforts as needed and be responsible for promotional partnerships, advertising solicitation and collection, and training-related press releases to advance MREA’s mission and grow participation in MREA programs and membership.   Key Responsibilities General Administration Participate in MREA staff meetings, working groups, and planning sessions as needed Follow MREA remote work procedures, including scheduling and activity reporting Help to maintain MREA database, data entry Other duties as requested   Personnel Participate in staff reviews Manage interns and/or volunteers as needed Represent MREA at events as needed Support MREA events and activities as needed, including The Energy Fair, Grow Solar programming, volunteer events, etc.   MREA Marketing and Communications Work with the Communications Director, MREA leadership, and staff to develop an organizational communications plan that defines MREA’s priority audiences, key messages, outreach mechanisms, and style guidelines as part of our 3-year strategic planning process Coordinate with the Communications Director and other MREA staff to monitor, optimize, and maintain website SEO and Google Ad Words Assist with the graphic design and editing of MREA publications, event collateral, and marketing and outreach materials. Coordinate with the Communications Director to maintain MREA’s social media accounts Assist with content generation and scheduling across platforms Track, measure, and analyze social media and digital marketing efforts and regularly present findings at Communications Working Group meetings Work with the Communications Director to incorporate findings into overall promotional strategy Work with necessary staff to review, maintain, and develop promotional budget(s) Work with necessary staff to aesthetically and effectively incorporate digital content onto MREA websites Maintain MREA’s internal photo library Assist in development of an email marketing strategy to support MREA’s training programs and initiatives Work with applicable staff to develop messaging and engage audiences Work with applicable staff to develop audience lists Work with applicable staff to integrate digital content into email campaigns Review email performance, including but not limited to open and click rates, opts-outs, etc. Support the Communications Director in the development and distribution of press releases  Work with necessary staff to maintain press list for press releases Track Google alerts related to MREA programs and initiatives Manage/solicit advertisers for MREA publications, including but not limited to the MREA Training Catalog , The Pre-Fair Guide , The Energy Fair Program Guide , and Rise Up Midwest publications Develop and manage promotional partnerships and track/fulfill deliverables             MREA Programs   Grow Solar Support the promotion of MREA Grow Solar group buy programs as needed   Training Work with the Training Team and Communications Director to develop an annual promotion strategy Lead email marketing campaigns to promote training opportunities Manage training web pages to increase clarity, accessibility, and SEO Develop and maintain partnerships to facilitate promotion of MREA training opportunities Design promotional materials and marketing collateral to support program outreach Develop, execute, and evaluate paid advertising to increase training program enrollment   The Energy Fair Work with the Events Manager to manage ad sales Develop and execute a press strategy, invite media, and coordinate with the Events Manager to maintain interview schedule   Board Relations Assist the Development Director with maintenance of the Advisory Board LinkedIn group Attend Board of Directors meetings, prepare reports, and present information as needed Participate on other board-level committees as needed   Qualifications A successful candidate will be:   Results oriented and self-directed, with a passion for the MREA’s mission Organized and focused with a proven ability to prioritize and complete activities with deadlines An excellent writer and communicator who can promote the MREA’s mission to the public and market stakeholders A capable graphic designer with a demonstrated proficiency in—or aptitude to learn—Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and/or other Creative Cloud applications Comfortable working in groups and have experience building partnerships with diverse audiences Able and willing to travel and work some evenings and weekends as needed Accustomed to working with a variety of software, demonstrating proficiency in word processing (i.e. MS Word and/or Google Docs), data management (i.e. Excel and/or Google Sheets), presentation software (PowerPoint and/or Google Presentations) Accustomed to working with a variety of social media platforms, demonstrating proficiency in YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Able to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments         Preference will be given to candidates who have: Related work experience, a bachelors, or other advanced degree in a related field such as: Communication , Digital Media, Marketing , Education, Renewable Energy Policy , Sustainability Experience in or knowledge of the solar industry, particularly with the Midwest states’ solar markets Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: communication, digital media, m arketing , c ampaign development and/or implementation , p rogram management Familiarity with blogging tools and/or website editing such as WordPress Experience with implementing and analyzing social media campaigns Experience developing podcast episodes—and formatting them for YouTube   Compensation & Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience Paid vacation & holidays Paid wellness leave Remote work eligible Flexible work environment Free electric vehicle charging at Custer Office Casual dress code Free registration to MREA trainings Paid training when necessary/applicable   To Apply To apply, please send: Cover letter detailing your qualifications (PDF) Resume including education and experience (PDF) Contact information for three professional references (PDF) Link to online portfolio and/or example(s) of a digital media project(s)   All correspondence must be electronic and sent to Amiee Wetmore at apply@midwestrenew.org .   Deadline Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, January 10, 2022.   About MREA Mission: The MREA promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.   MREA is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in a manner that violates the law. MREA is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from qualified people regardless of their age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, mental or physical disability, source of income, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or any other class protected by law. MREA does not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics in any personnel action.

  Position Classification:               Part time, Non-Exempt (Hourly) Temporary 20 hours/week   Salary:                                      $17-$19/hour (Salary is commensurate with experience) Based:                                      Custer, WI Approximate Start Date:           February 2022 Approximate End Date:             July 15, 2022       To Apply To apply, please send: Cover letter detailing your qualifications (PDF) Resume including education and experience (PDF) Contact information for three professional references (PDF)   All correspondence must be electronic and sent to Amiee Wetmore at apply@midwestrenew.org .   Deadline Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, January 10, 2022.   Job Description The Site Assistant is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and development of the facility, equipment, vehicles and grounds of the MREA main office and property in Custer, Wisconsin. The property consists of an office building, training building, storage shed, multiple training and demonstration systems as well as 65 acres of property, which includes 40 acres of seasonal campsites.  The site has active solar electric, wind, and solar thermal installations that provide heat and power to the facility and that also serve for training and demonstration.    In addition, the Site Assistant works closely with the Site Manager as well as the Events Coordinator to prepare and manage the site for The Energy Fair, including permitting coordination, rentals, and campground preparation as well as Move Some Earth Day and Brisk Fall Clean Up Day. The Site Assistant also works with the MREA training team to ensure that tools, equipment and transportation are maintained and organized as appropriate and works proactively to ensure the campus is safe for all training and events.   Key Responsibilities Facility Assist in maintenance of Custer grounds seasonally including grass mowing, tree pruning/removal, snow removal, landscaping, and other activities as appropriate. Assist in building maintenance as needed including office remodeling, painting, appliance maintenance. Assist in leading volunteers during MREA spring work day, Move Some Earth Day (May 14, 2022). Adhere to safety guidelines of MREA programs and practices. Program Coordination Energy Fair Assist in preparation of MREA grounds in months leading up to June Energy Fair event. Assist in event setup, maintenance, and tear down. Develop and oversee garbage and recycling strategy. Assist in coordination of storage and maintenance of Energy Fair equipment. Administration Participate in MREA staff meetings and planning sessions as necessary.   Human Resources Participate in staff evaluations, meetings, staff work days, and professional development days as appropriate. Manage volunteers, assistants, and interns as needed. Follow MREA remote work procedures, including office hour scheduling, work-from-home scheduling, and activity reporting.   Board Relations Attend Board of Directors meetings, assist the Site Manager in preparing reports as needed. Participate on other board-level committees as needed.   Qualifications A successful candidate will be/have: Results oriented and self-directed, with a passion for the MREA’s mission Demonstrated ability to work on a team and manage individual projects. Construction experience and familiarity with operating common tools, equipment, and machinery Building maintenance experience and familiarity with building temperature management, including wood heating. Landscaping experience including tractor use, snowplowing, tree removal, and vegetation management.   Preference will be given to candidates who have: Significant experience in the renewable energy industry Instruction experience and are interested in teaching/giving tours Construction management experience   Compensation & Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience Flexible work environment Free electric vehicle charging at Custer Office Casual dress code Free registration to MREA trainings To Apply To apply, please send: Cover letter detailing your qualifications (PDF) Resume including education and experience (PDF) Contact information for three professional references (PDF)   All correspondence must be electronic and sent to Amiee Wetmore at apply@midwestrenew.org .   Deadline Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, January 10, 2022.   About MREA Mission: The MREA promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.   MREA is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in a manner that violates the law. MREA is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from qualified people regardless of their age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, mental or physical disability, source of income, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or any other class protected by law. MREA does not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics in any personnel action.