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NYSEG Non-Pipes Alternatives Outreach Educator
The NYSEG Non-Pipes Alternatives (NPA) Outreach Educator will work with Energy & Climate Change Team Leader to plan and deliver educational programming about NYSEG’s NPA Program to the Lansing community and neighboring areas covered by the program. Duties will include working with key stakeholders, program partners, and community leaders to give in-person and remote presentations, create and distribute various media pieces and informational printed materials, work with teachers and students in the Lansing Central School District on classroom activities related to residential energy use and reducing gas use, collaborate with other projects in the NPA to connect them with the broader community, and serve as the main point of contact for the program.
- This is a temporary role (8 months, with possibility to extend), offering up to 40 hours per week with benefits (if/when full-time).
- Compensation paid at the rate of $24.82 per hour.
- Bachelor’s Degree OR minimum 2 years related experience delivering educational outreach required.
- Qualifications include the ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual channels; to plan and organize responsibilities and priorities developed with supervisor; to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends; to meet travel requirements; and to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
View details of the position, full qualifications, and a link to apply (PDF).
Internship Opportunities
See current internship opportunities at CCETompkins.org/Internships.
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Last updated December 12, 2025
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