East TN Clean Fuels Project Coordinator

East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition
Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
East Tennessee Clean Fuels, a 501c3 non-profit organization housed under the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's
Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, is accepting applications for a Project Manager position.
About our Organization
East Tennessee Clean Fuels' (ETCleanFuels) mission is to increase the use of cleaner American fuels and vehicles and
energy-saving transportation technologies to improve air quality and health, curb dependence on imported petroleum,
promote environmental justice, and support Tennessee's economy. ETCleanFuels works with vehicle fleets, individual
owners, and fuel providers to create partnerships to facilitate the implementation of alternative fuels throughout
Tennessee. ETCleanFuels works closely with Middle-West Tennessee Clean Fuels, creating a statewide hub for all things
alternative fuels.

Position Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of 2-5 projects at any given time; some are funded by
the US Department of Energy, and others through contributions from non-federal entities. As project periods end (most
typically run 1-3 years), new projects shall be added to the Project Manager's portfolio. The ETCF Project Manager will
report to ETCF's Chief of Staff. The Project Manager will work directly with the ETCF Executive Director, Chief of Staff,
Communications Coordinator and other personnel as well as with partners external to UTK and ETCF. They will serve as
a primary coordinator and collaborator with all partner institutions to manage the significant communication and
coordination needs of projects of this scope and will assume fiscal, administrative, programmatic, and data management
responsibilities.
The Project Manager will be versed in project organization, tracking, and team collaboration and will provide nuanced
reports and guidance to ETCF including financial, operational, programmatic and personnel aspects of project work.
The Project Manager will work actively with internal and external partners to launch, facilitate and monitor the
complexities of ETCF's projects and our diverse network of stakeholders to ensure that project goals are accomplished.
The Project Manager will make decisions that have a direct impact on the workflow, timing and quality of outcomes.