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10 Memorable Quotes on Martin Luther King Day

2011-01-17T19:50:00.000-08:00

Today hot news come from Martin Luther King Day.

‘Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars…. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.’ –Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community

At the height of his career, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King gave 450 speeches and traveled more than 325,000 miles per year. All told, his speeches and writings fill hundreds of pages, but it’s not all unique material. Throughout his career, Dr. King often reused lines in his speeches, including this one, which popped up in several places throughout the mid to late 1960s.

Landmark Education on Communication

2010-06-04T21:04:00.000-07:00

Everyone at some point has experienced an impasse in communication; those frustrating occasions when it all breaks down and people want to get up and walk out. Just look at a sample of recent headlines: “Peace Talks Breakdown” or “Labor Negotiations at a Stalemate” or “Negotiations Fail to Result in an Accord”. When the stakes are high and people are afraid they have something to loose communication becomes strained and people stop listening to one another. Usually this is while claiming that the people on the other side of the table are actually the ones who are not doing the listening. We get so concerned and fearful about getting other people to hear what we have to say, we become unwilling to hear what they have to say.

Indeed, listening seems sometimes as if it is a rare happening among human beings. We can’t really listen to another person speaking if we’re preoccupied, or if we’re trying to decide what we’re going to say when the other stops talking, or if we’re debating about whether what is being spoken is true or relevant or agreeable. Listening, in other words, is being accessible and open to what is being said.

At Landmark Education we contend that listening has an amazing power. It gives life to what is being spoken. You might even say it is with the listener that both the speaker and what is spoken exist and come alive. Think of how inspired and enlivened the elderly can become when you sit down and have an extended conversation with them. Think about what happens when someone is really listening to you. Ever notice that you become funnier and more playful when someone laughs at your jokes? What about when a child recognizes that adults are actually listening to them? Their whole demeanor shifts. In the programs of Landmark Education, you find yourself with a new ability to listen to others. You find yourself inspired by the people you have in your life. When you truly listen to people you discover the best of what they have to offer.

Speaking, meanwhile, can be something more than talking, more than the exchange of symbols or information, more than saying what you really think. In speaking we can share ourselves; we can evoke experience in others. Speaking is where our ideas become clear and possible. It is where others are expanded by our time spent with them. It allows for the futures we create. Speaking lives in poetry, in the appreciation of another, in idle conversations that pass the time, in great theories and books that give rise to wonder and thought.
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Speaking allows for "who" and "how" we "are" in the world. It is what gives voice to all that is possible in being human. In our ability to speak and share we have the ability to shape the world we live in.

In the courses of Landmark Education you find that true communication is creation. It has the power to shape, determine, and alter the course and quality of our lives. It moves people. It generates experience in others. It not only delivers information to others, it actually transforms their ability to hear. True communication transforms both the speaker and listener.

The Landmark Forum suggests that what it is to be human has its own domain and that domain is one of language—of communication, of conversation. Through communication —the realm of language, of conversation—each of us has complete access to ourselves, to others, to the very essence and possibility of what it means to be human.

This is the essence of what Landmark Education is about and what The Landmark Forum provides.

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Software Sales - cleantech industry / Confidential

2010-03-10T14:00:00.000-08:00

Confidential/Nationwide OpeningsSoftware Sales - Cleantech - Regional Positions available Job Title: Software Sales Account Executive Industry: Enterprise ERP - EHS, Compliance, Energy, Sustainability and GHG Emissions Location: North East Ã¢â¬â Boston preferred - covering Philly, NYC and BOS. ID DM-52-10 Location: Mid-West - Chicago preferred - covering north central region. ID DM-51-10 Location: Other US regions - if you fit the profile below let me know for Second Half hiring plans Compensation: On-Quota performance at enterprise-sales level Our client is an originator and first mover in developing comprehensive compliance software that consolidates, manages, and reviews data and information across all organizations and activities for health, safety, air, water, and waste. Headquartered in the San Diego area, new positions in Field Sales have arisen to accelerate focused sales of Enterprise ERP products that measure, report and mitigate environmental data and performance for greenhouse gas emissions, carbon accounting, compliance and other sustainability challenges. In this role you will manage all aspects of the sales cycle and ensure that you personally exceed your allocated revenue targets. You will identify, develop, coordinate and manage sales of the company's products and services to existing customers and new prospects. The role also requires close cooperation and collaboration with certified alliance partners, resellers and the alliance partner management team. Reporting directly to the VP Sales, this role requires a high degree of initiative, organization and self-motivation to represent the company in a highly professional and competent manner. Responsibilities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Develop and execute plans to increase business at existing customers and close new business with targeted prospects Ã¢â¬Â¢ Lead the creation of an overall business and technical solution to meet prospect needs Ã¢â¬Â¢ Execute programs to build pipeline, penetrate target accounts and increase revenues Ã¢â¬Â¢ Liaison with practice managers, technical account managers, sales engineers and alliance partners to create a winning sales strategy for new opportunities Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintain and develop relationships with key executives of existing and new customers Ã¢â¬Â¢ Manage the interaction of the our executive management team with targeted executives Ã¢â¬Â¢ Lead the creation and delivery of solution oriented presentations Ã¢â¬Â¢ Complete, in a timely manner, documentation and weekly reporting to meet internal policies, including sales/CRM systems, business forecasts, travel and expenses and customer responsiveness Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work with cross-functional and alliance partner teams to ensure delivery of solutions to new customers Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ 7 to 10 years experience of enterprise software sales - channel or direct Ã¢â¬Â¢ US citizen or permanent resident alien status Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven and quantifiable track record of over-achievement Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experienced in selling complex software-based solutions through partners Ã¢â¬Â¢ 4 years college degree or equivalent work experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ Existing environmental industry knowledge and contacts is a benefit Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge of Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Utility industries is a benefit Travel: 50% travel Respond to david (at) therivergroupinc (dot) com Additional Information: Please understand this - these roles report to a 12-year Oracle veteran and we know what we are looking for: current, quota-achieving individual contributor sales reps experienced in the Enterprise ERP space. Ã¢â¬Â¢ You will need to provide me on-target quota performance numbers, your ranking versus peers, and W-2 totals for the past 5 contiguous years showing over-performance in 3. This is a requirement. Ã¢â¬Â¢ You should currently be selling Enterprise-Level software (ERP, BI, BPM, or Compliance) for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 provider. This software interfaces with current Oracle and SAP systems. Ã¢â¬Â¢ You should be a Ã¢â¬Å"Top Of Your GameÃ¢â¬ performer whose only reason for leaving is that it's no longer fun. This new role is fun - this is the software industry's hottest segment Ã¢â¬â cleantech and our client already has an installed base of 100 companies and 10,000 users across 37 countries. It's a hot company - ranked in top 10 in this area and growing. We know why you would want to sell for them - you are underwhelmed with your current company and the direction it's going; or you just want your talents recognized in a new and exciting challenge. . This is SaaS sales - 6 month sales cycle; $9k/month/recurring on a 36 month initial contract; about $1.6M quota. If you fit all the dots then let me know - thanks! About The River Group - Resumes presented to The River Group are never submitted to a client company unless the candidate authorizes the submission of the resume and agrees to become a candidate for the position. - After your resume is submitted to the company you will be assisted in every way possible throughout the recruiting process, including preparation for the telephone and personal interview, gathering references, evaluating offers, and managing the negotiations. Apply To Job

Project Manager - Information Assurance / Quotient, Inc. / Falls Church, VA

2010-03-09T22:00:00.001-08:00

Quotient, Inc./Falls Church, VAWe are searching for a highly qualified technical project manager for our premier Department of Defense client. This position requires hands on technical skills and tasks as well as the duties of an experienced project manager. ÃÂ *Technical Duties:* * Works on complex IA projects involving all phases of information assurance and network operations to include: assess, address, correlate, analyze, and provide IA course of action decision support. * Develops high quality assessments that provide an understanding and resolution to security related events as they occur. * Develop and document vulnerabilities including solutions/countermeasures and exploits for the purpose of identifying signatures.ÃÂ * Able to address problem area and recommend automated solutions. * Assesses impact, determines probable damage and suggests methods of damage control, conducts computer forensics, and follow-on analysis to build historical and predictive capabilities. * Analyzes and recommends resolution of IA problems based on knowledge of the major IA products and services, an understanding of their limitations, and a working knowledge of the disciplines of IA.ÃÂ * Applies knowledge of current IA policy, tactics, techniques, policy, and doctrine, and relationship to IA reporting requirements and structure. *Project/Practice Management:* * Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. * Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. * Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. * Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. * Effectively applies CMMI methodologies and enforces project standards. * Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. * Minimizes exposure and risk on project. * Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. *Project Accounting:* * Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis. * Manages project budget. * Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project. * Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices. * Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization. *Financial Management:* * Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly. * Understands pricing model and billing procedures. * Accurately provides weekly forecasts for revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization. * Assures project legal documents are completed and signed. *Business Development:* * Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project. * Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments. * Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions. *Communication:* * Facilitates team and client meetings effectively. * Holds regular status meetings with project team. * Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. * Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors. * Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. * Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. * Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. *Client Management:* * Manages day-to-day client interaction. * Sets and manages client expectations. * Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties. * Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. * Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. *Qualifications:* A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline is required. Seven (7) years general experience and five (5) years of IA specialized experience is required. Apply To Job

Cost/Schedule Engineer / Southern California Edison / Brea, CA

2010-03-09T18:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Brea, CABasic Qualifications: Must possess four years or more years experience providing project controls support (defined as cost and/or schedule engineering) on programs, projects or contracts. Must have experience in preparation and in-depth analysis of project cost/schedule report. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses four or more years in the field performing analysis, consulting, and providing recommendations. - Demonstrated experience utilizing the primary linkages between project controls and disciplines of estimating, project management, engineering, construction, contract administration, and accounting. - Demonstrated experience making recommendations to management on problems and issues on project cost and schedule. - Demonstrated experience scheduling multiple projects. - Demonstrated experience utilizing current practices in earned value analysis. - Demonstrated experience interfacing effectively with cross-functional groups, vendors, customers, and upper level management. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Primavera, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate excellent business mastery, including the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate excellent management mastery, including effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong personal mastery, including ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: Masters in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related field. Previous experience in Project Controls as a Cost and/or Schedule Engineer at an Architerural & Engineering firm and/or Engineering & Construction firm. Previous experience in the utility industry. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for cost and schedule engineering on major customer related capital Added Facilities and/or Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff/Transmission Owners Tariff/Generation-Tie Line (WDAT/TO/Gen-Tie) projects that could include substation, transmission and distribution related types of work in the program. Typical responsibilities include: providing direct, one-on-one cost and schedule support to Project Managers for major programs/ projects; preparing and coordinating Method of Service (MOS) estimates/proposals to perspective customers; utilizing work order estimates to setup and establish a cost baseline for the project/program; initiating trends for project changes in scope, cost and schedule, and maintaining a trend log; perform a monthly cash flow analysis utilizing cost, commitment, and earned value analysis; forecasting year-end and final project/program costs; utilizing scheduling software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project as the project scheduling tool; setting up and maintenance of project schedules; monitoring critical resources needed for the projects; performing critical path and variance analysis; assisting in the preparation of multi-year budget cost and schedule data for the use in Capital Project Budget (Yellow Book) and General Rate Case; monitoring and forecasting capital work orders, including issuing Project Closing Analysis Letters to project team to help facilitate a timely closing; and performing other duties as required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Data Tabulation and Dissemination Operations Manager / Quotient, Inc. / Suitland, MD

2010-03-09T14:00:00.001-08:00

Quotient, Inc./Suitland, MD======== REQUIREMENT FOR DATA TABULATION AND DISSEMINATION OPERATIONS MANAGER ============================================================= ======== ÃÂ ================================================================== ÃÂ The Census DADS program is seeking a candidate who meets the following requirements for a* Data Tabulation and Dissemination Operations Manager*: ÃÂ *Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:*** * Manage all aspects of Data Tabulation and Dissemination Operations on the DADS program including communication and coordination of tasks and activities with numerous external and internal stakeholders, managing schedules, scope, day-to-day staff work assignments, quality and problem resolution * Manage activities related to tabulation and dissemination of Census 2010 data products within scope of DADS program * Manage activities related to dissemination of Census Bureau data products within scope of DADS program (American Community Surveys, Economic Census 2007, Annual Economic Surveys, Population Estimates Program and others) * Identify and communicate operational interdependencies between different data providers and facilitate resolution of the interdependencies * Conduct root cause analysis and resolve production problems * Identify and communicate needs and requirements for enhancing application and data operations processes; manage implementation of the enhancements within the role of the team * Create and maintain documentation of implemented processes * Develop estimates for different data processing tasks including data correction and removal efforts * Collaborate and coordinate work with other teams involved in providing support to data tabulations and dissemination operations (analysts, application and program architects and developers, testers, system administrators) * Train new team members on implemented business processes and systems, and ensure that existing processes are followed * Ensure compliance of data processing with existing Census Bureau policies and procedures ÃÂ ÃÂ * Report status on the data tabulation and dissemination work tasks including input and variance explanation in Earned Value Management System ÃÂ *Qualifications:* * Significant experience with managing team(s) (10 - 20 people) in implementing and/or running systems and business processes for complex and large size data applications operations * Significant experience with managing several concurrent high priority activities and staff work assignments in very dynamic business environment * Enhanced analytical skills including ability to learn quickly system capabilities and business processes in the area of large scale complex data tabulation and dissemination operations or similar areas (e.g. large data warehouse implementations and operations), recognize limits in implemented systems and processes and translate them into new needs/requirements * Enhanced communication skills including ability to tailor communication and effectively work with different types of customer stakeholders (data providers, DADS program management) and other IBM teams (analysts, architects, developers, testers, DBAs and system administrators) * Candidate should have proven record of leadership, very strong teamwork, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, and ability to work well independently and as part of the team * Candidate should have 5 or more years of experience in the area of system and process development/operations for complex large size data applications * Experience with task effort estimation, schedule development and task progress tracking using MS Project * Experience with defect tracking/resolution using ClearQuest tool * Experience with process diagramming using Visio * Knowledge and experience with Earned Value management concepts * Experience with configuration management practices and procedures *Tools:ÃÂ *MS Project, ClearQuest, Visio, PowerPoint, Word ÃÂ *Industry Knowledge:* The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of: U.S. Census Bureau data, including demographic, economic, and geographic data. ÃÂ *Work Location:ÃÂ *Suitland, MD All candidates must be local to the DC/VA/MD area. U.S. Department of Commerce Security clearance will be required. ÃÂ *Security Requirements:* The candidate needs to be able to pass the standard background investigation for government work and must have been and authorized to work in the United States for at least 2 years preceding the application.ÃÂ Citizenship not required. Apply To Job

Education Services Director / LaGuardia Community College Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative / Long Island City, NY

2010-03-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

LaGuardia Community College Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative/Long Island City, NY (Queens, NY)LaGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative EDUCATION SERVICES DIRECTOR Job Description Background: 10,000 Small Businesses is a national $500 million investment by Goldman Sachs to spur growth and job creation in small businesses over the next five years. Goldman Sachs selected LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York as the pilot partner to design and launch 10,000 Small Businesses. Through an unprecedented combination of classroom training, expert advice and mentoring, business owners will develop and implement strategies to grow their firms. Those business owners selected to participate in this intensive six-month program will receive rigorous training on business fundamentals through a curriculum devised by the nation's top business schools and tailored to the practical needs of small firms. Consulting and executive mentoring from business professionals at Goldman Sachs will give participants the chance to transform their learning into action. By the time business owners graduate from the program, they will have formulated their growth plans and be on track to expand and develop their businesses. LaGuardia Community College has made the 10,000 Small Businesses initiative a significant program in its Adult and Continuing Education (Ã¢â¬Å"ACEÃ¢â¬) division. The resources of the entire division have been committed to making the program a success. The ACE staff has worked hard to develop the key components of the program. The College is now seeking individuals to launch, lead, manage and continuously improve the program to ensure that it is meeting the small business needs of the New York City community. The Position: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Educational Services Director will lead the successful development, implementation, and delivery of the course curriculum for 10,000 Small Businesses at LaGuardia Community College. The anticipated curriculum will provide business owners with skills and information to improve their ability to grow their business. The successful candidate will demonstrate a vision for effective curriculum and instruction and an in-depth knowledge of best practices in adult education, including the use of technology and online instruction. The Educational Services Director will ensure that the curriculum is carefully coordinated with the business services components of the program providing participants with a comprehensive learning experience and preparing them to expand their businesses. The Educational Services Director must be a self-starter with the desire and ability to generate innovative methods for teaching small businesses how to expand. He or she will be outcome-oriented and convey a compelling vision to staff, partners, and program funders, as well as to current and potential program participants. The Educational Services Director will be a leader, problem solver, skillful communicator, creative, opportunistic, and an effective collaborator. Specific responsibilities: ÃÂ· Manage the development, implementation and delivery of high-quality, practical and engaging educational program and allied services to 10,000 Small Businesses scholars ÃÂ· Lead the day-to-day operations of the 100-hour certificate program, including the scheduling of modules, development and modification of curriculum and course materials, and review of lesson plans ÃÂ· Identify, recruit, assign and supervise instructors to deliver course material ÃÂ· Oversee the development and implementation of technologies to support the delivery of education services ÃÂ· Manage the program budget and instructional staff for the education services component of 10,000 Small Businesses ÃÂ· Coordinate the college administration, faculty, program and administrative staff to ensure that education services are delivered effectively ÃÂ· Develop methods for data collection and quality assurance to ensure the curriculum is appropriate and effective on an ongoing basis ÃÂ· Conduct educational research to derive best practices to improve the quality of the curriculum ÃÂ· Coordinate with the Business Services Director to ensure that the educational services properly align with business services in a comprehensive program ÃÂ· Represent the college and 10,000 Small Businesses internally and externally ÃÂ· Instruct as needed ÃÂ· Perform related duties as assigned ÃÂ· Collaborate and coordinate with the Wharton School of Business in the creation of curriculum Qualifications: ÃÂ· Advanced degree from an accredited school ÃÂ· At least six years experience teaching adults ÃÂ· Experience with curriculum design, and the implementation and operations of educational services for diverse populations ÃÂ· Excellent spoken and written communication skills ÃÂ· Committed to finding innovative ways to serve program participants ÃÂ· Must be a passionate advocate for 10,000 Small Businesses, its participants, and LaGuardia Community College ÃÂ· Familiarity with use of technology in the classroom ÃÂ· Instructionally creative ÃÂ· Ability to develop and oversee quality assurance measures to ensure program effectiveness ÃÂ· Familiarity with business management education a plus To Apply: LaGuardia Community College has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to: Jane Herzog, Senior Associate Harris Rand Lusk 261 Madison Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 jherzog@harrisrand.com Apply To Job

Business Services Director / LaGuardia Community College Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative / Long Island City, NY

2010-03-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

LaGuardia Community College Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative/Long Island City, NY (Queens, NY)LaGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTOR Job Description Background: 10,000 Small Businesses is a national $500 million investment by Goldman Sachs to spur growth and job creation in small businesses over the next five years. Goldman Sachs selected LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York as the pilot partner to design and launch 10,000 Small Businesses. Through an unprecedented combination of classroom training, expert advice and mentoring, business owners will develop and implement strategies to grow their firms. Those business owners selected to participate in this intensive six-month program will receive rigorous training on business fundamentals through a curriculum devised by the nation's top business schools and tailored to the practical needs of small firms. Consulting and executive mentoring from business professionals at Goldman Sachs will give participants the chance to transform their learning into action. By the time business owners graduate from the program, they will have formulated their growth plans and be on track to expand and develop their businesses. LaGuardia Community College has made the 10,000 Small Businesses initiative a significant program in its Adult and Continuing Education (Ã¢â¬Å"ACEÃ¢â¬) division. The resources of the entire division have been committed to making the program a success. The ACE staff has worked hard to develop the key components of the program. The College is now seeking individuals to launch, lead, manage and continuously improve the program to ensure that it is meeting the small business needs of the New York City community. The Position: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Business Services Director will lead the successful development, implementation, and delivery of effective business services for 10,000 Small Businesses at LaGuardia Community College. Expected business services will include direct technical assistance to assist participants to develop business growth plans and implement change strategies. The successful candidate will demonstrate vision, an in-depth knowledge of small business growth strategies, and an understanding of service delivery operations. The Business Services Director will ensure that services are coordinated with the education components of the program, providing participants with a comprehensive experience. The Business Services Director must be a self-starter with the desire and ability to generate innovative methods for helping small businesses and bolstering job creation. He or she will be able to effectively lead and coordinate the staff, departments and partners required to deliver meaningful and effective services to businesses. The successful candidate will be outcome-oriented and convey a compelling vision to staff, partners, and program funders, as well as to current and potential program participants. The Business Services Director will be a leader, problem solver, skillful communicator, creative, opportunistic, and an effective collaborator. Specific responsibilities: ÃÂ· Manage a small staff in the delivery of services to business ÃÂ· Develop effective and innovative services for program participants that drive job growth ÃÂ· Define and implement successful structures for engaging businesses to provide technical assistance accounting for program staff expertise and availability ÃÂ· Create and deliver business services, including staffing, data capture, performance measures, and quality assurance ÃÂ· Provide direct business services and expert advice to business participants ÃÂ· Monitor effectiveness and relevance of services, adjusting as necessary ÃÂ· Develop strategies within various business sectors for improving services to the business customer ÃÂ· Prepare management reports and implement action plans to improve performance when needed ÃÂ· Coordinate with the Education Services Director to ensure that business services properly align with the educational components of the program Business Development, Networking, and Mentoring Duties ÃÂ· Spearhead business recruitment to identify and attract qualified leads for the program ÃÂ· Develop and maintain relationships with participating businesses ÃÂ· Develop partnerships with other organizations providing business assistance to ensure that businesses receive the services they need ÃÂ· Conceptualize, develop, and execute value-add networking opportunities for present and former participating businesses ÃÂ· Develop a network of professionals to provide mentoring services to businesses ÃÂ· Create a program by which participating businesses and mentors partake in quality interactions ÃÂ· Generate performance metrics to measure outputs and outcomes from the program ÃÂ· Collect relevant information and perform analysis to identify areas for program improvement ÃÂ· Develop new mentoring relationships to meet changing business needs Qualifications: ÃÂ· Advanced degree from an accredited school ÃÂ· Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to find innovative ways to serve program participants ÃÂ· 5 years of management experience with a track record of progressive responsibility ÃÂ· Background in consulting, clients services, sales or other relevant field ÃÂ· Background in service operations, including a familiarity with the use of technology to record customer information and track outcomes ÃÂ· Experience in operating a small business and/or an in-depth knowledge of growth strategies for small businesses ÃÂ· Excellent spoken and written communication skills ÃÂ· Must be a passionate advocate for the program, its participants, and LaGuardia Community College ÃÂ· Experience with program design, implementation and operations ÃÂ· Ability to develop and oversee quality assurance measures to ensure program effectiveness To Apply: LaGuardia Community College has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to: Michael Hopkins, Consultant Harris Rand Lusk 261 Madison Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 mhopkins@harrisrand.com Apply To Job

Volunteer Internship / Strategic Energy Innovations / San Rafael, CA

2010-03-09T02:00:00.001-08:00

Strategic Energy Innovations/San Rafael, CAStrategic Energy Innovations (SEI) is seeking to identify volunteer interns to support our work in each of our primary focus areas: Eco-Smart Schools and Universities, Green Housing, and Sustainable Communities. This is a part-time, unpaid position, based out of our San Rafael, Marin County Office. Volunteer applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with internship start dates to be negotiated on an individualized basis. ABOUT SEI AND OUR PROGRAMS SEI is a non-profit organization with a 13-year history and based in Marin County. Through funding from federal, state, municipal, private foundations and other clients, SEI supports under-served markets, such as school districts, colleges/universities, local governments, and affordable housing providers and their residents, to embrace a sustainable future through green building, clean energy, resource efficiency and related technologies, programs and initiatives. Our staff members work closely in a team-oriented environment supporting each other on projects and creatively developing new opportunities. For more information about SEI's programs visit our website at www.seiinc.org. INTERN NEEDS AND ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES The SEI management team has identified the following needs for intern support: Sector Support Areas Education (K-12) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Work in our summer camp with energy related activities for youth aged 6-12, (late May through July full time preferable, ÃÂ¾ time okay) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Support our Youth-at-Work program that aims to train and place at-risk populations in sustainable, green jobs (May through August, half time) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Develop and refine curriculum to expand our high school energy efficiency certificate program, that may include creating video-based trainings (Spring/summer, 5-8 hours/week) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Compile and analyze energy savings related data from several years of school programs (Spring or summer 16 hrs/week) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Assist in gathering information from school coordinators about existing programs (Approximately 20 hrs/week) Education (College/University) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Support Higher Ed Program Director to research, prioritize and pursue corporate giving and foundation grants to resource our Green Demonstration Program on 1 or more campuses (Spring/summer, 10 hrs/week) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Identify, contact and document interest of green retailers/vendors to participate in our Green Demonstration Program on 1 or more campuses (Spring/summer, 10 hours/week) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Support the Higher Education team to advance and document progress of our active campus programs (Spring/summer, 10 hours/week) Sustainable Communities Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Greenhouse gas inventories and climate action plan development: Assist with data collection and analysis. Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Green workforce research and analysis: Assist with primary and secondary research on green jobs markets and trends for a region of California. Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Climate Program Implementation: Assist with startup of new climate partnership for small cities. May include work related to program design, analysis of options, management of contracts for energy efficiency retrofits, and community outreach. (NOTE: Weekly time commitment dependent on individual and role.) Green Housing Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Support Green Housing team to develop green resident and property management training materials and services for affordable housing. (Spring/summer, 10 hrs/week) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Support Green Housing Program Director to research, prioritize and pursue community foundation and energy service company opportunities to fund affordable housing training programs. (Spring/summer, 10 hrs/week) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Compile and synthesize accomplishments from several years of resident training programs. (Spring or summer 10 hrs/week) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Help documenting and advancing current building retrofit project. (Spring/summer, 10 hrs/week) QUALIFICATIONS Generally, SEI intern candidates will posses a basic familiarity with the Internet and the Microsoft suite of office automation software (e.g.: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) Qualified candidates will also evidence strong writing and verbal communication skills, in addition to having the following qualities, skills, and experience: - Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline, environmental studies, or related field or equivalent work experience; - Ability to commit to a minimum of 150 hours over the course of a 3-month period. Additionally, candidates interested in targeting one or more of our sector-specific internships will demonstrate the following: Sector Qualifications Education (K-12) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Summer camp: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong interpersonal skills, preferable experience working with youth, ability to engage and discipline youth, extremely responsible and good organizational skills. Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Support Youth-at-Work program: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Familiarity working with and motivating at-risk youth, in addition to being detail oriented and possessing training/mentoring skills and experience Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Curriculum development: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience writing/reviewing curriculum that meets State instructional standards Ã¢â¬Â¢ Film and video editing skills a plus Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Compile and analyze energy savings: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Comfortable building spreadsheets, formulas, and analyzing data (in Excel and Filemaker Pro.) Able to synthesize data and connect it to larger concepts Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Assist in gathering information schools: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Detail oriented, comfort level with phone work and data entry Education (College/University) Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Research/prioritize/pursue corporate giving and foundation grants: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to conduct efficient internet searches, work in MS Excel to organize data, strong MS Word and writing skills Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Identify, contact and document interest of green retailers/vendors: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to conduct efficient internet searches, work in Excel to organize information, strong phone and email writing skills Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Advance and document progress of our active campus programs: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong verbal, written and creative thinking skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prior energy efficiency, water efficiency or climate change knowledge a real plus Sustainable Communities Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Greenhouse gas inventories and climate action plan development: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong analytic skills, experience with Excel, math or science background. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Understanding of greenhouse gas emissions related activities and current policies and programs. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prior energy or climate change knowledge a real plus. Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Green workforce research and analysis: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong analytic skills, experience with Excel, math or science background. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong writing skills, experience with primary and secondary qualitative and/or quantitative research, analysis and writing. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prior energy or workforce knowledge a real plus. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Phone interview skills potentially a plus Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Climate Program Implementation: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong analytic skills, experience with Excel, math or science background Ã¢â¬Â¢ Understanding of greenhouse gas emissions related activities and current policies and programs. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prior energy knowledge a real plus. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Understanding of financial analysis or modeling a plus Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience with managing contractors a plus Ã¢â¬Â¢ Marketing / community outreach experience a plus Green Housing Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Develop green resident and property management training materials and services: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to conduct efficient internet searches, work in MS Excel to organize data, strong MS Word and writing skills Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Research/prioritize/pursue community foundation and energy service company opportunities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to conduct efficient internet searches, work in MS Excel to organize data, strong MS Word and writing skills Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Compile and synthesize accomplishments: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to research, organize and synthesize information Ã¢Å¾Â¢ Help documenting and advancing current building retrofit project: (Spring/summer, 10 hrs/week) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong verbal, written and creative thinking skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prior energy efficiency knowledge a plus COMPENSATION SEI currently seeks candidates to fill unpaid internships, with significant skill development and networking opportunities. TO APPLY Please indicate in your cover letter the sector(s) and support areas in which you are most interested and feel qualified to fill. No phone calls please. Strategic Energy Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Upon receipt and review of your application, an SEI staff member will contact you and address next steps. SEI is looking to select 1 volunteer (on average) for each program sector. Based on the candidate response and near-term project needs, we may elect not to fill one or more of the intern positions described above. Apply To Job

Mgr of Smart Grid, Power Technology, & Consulting Svcs / Southern California Edison / Rosemead, CA

2010-03-08T22:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CABasic Qualifications: Must have electric utility or electric manufacture experience with an emphasis on power systems. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in engineering, business, or related technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses ten or more years managing or supervising one or more organizations or units. - Typically possesses five or more years of experience in research, power systems technologies and engineering. - Typically possesses five or more years of program and project management experience in technology development. - Demonstrated experience working with state, local, and federal legislative and regulatory agencies. - Demonstrated experience managing budgets. - Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others by establishing the strategic priorities and empowering employees with the authority necessary to accomplish objectives. - Demonstrate the ability to manage talent by reviewing business forecasts and selecting and developing employees to fill talent gaps. - Demonstrate the ability to motivate self and others to overcome adversity and achieve long-term strategic goals. - Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make strategic decisions that have cross-organizational impact. - Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic business plans that have a large impact on the organization and prioritize strategic initiatives. - Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This job will be relocated to Westminster. NERC/CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection). This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining Preferences: Masters in Engineering or Business Administration. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of major research and development projects each requiring laboratory testing, field pilot tests, apparatus evaluations and establishing training criteria needed for the new technologies and for developing the technologies to be included in Southern California Edison (SCE) apparatus standards. Typical responsibilities will include: leading several diverse and specialized disciplines including Managers, Project Consulting Engineers, senior Engineers, Engineers and Technical Specialists in the successful competition, development and deployment of smart grid and transmission and substation technologies; insuring compliance with the CPUC OIR rulemaking decision when developing and deploying smart grid technologies; setting policies and strategies for a large portfolio of major projects; developing strategies, direct supporting analyses, and delivering white papers and presentations to executive levels that impact senior level decisions on significant strategic and policy issues; building strategic plans used to accomplish large-scale multi-year projects and programs; managing and directing important groups/teams solving problems using integrated strategies that are crucial to the performance of our core regulated business; increasing organizational and planning responsibilities as the team grows and adapts to the new challenges imposed by the explosive growth in the legislative and regulatory interest in smart grid technology projects; promoting change in operations, design, engineering and policies to meet aggressive smart grid regulatory and legislative goals that will insure we meet our renewable energy portfolio standards, green house gas reduction goals; supervising the development of relationships/ interactions with other utilities, FERC, CPUC, CEC, and DOE as required; working across department boundaries to determine and arrange the most beneficial solutions to business issues facing the company; approving or recommending department level policies regarding the management of multi-million dollar projects, regulatory and legal strategies associated with smart grid capital investments; overseeing the preparation of certain testimony and work papers and may be a witness in these proceedings; developing long-term execution plans, long-term advanced project prioritization and planning, and resource planning; performing negotiations as required with contractors, other SCE departments, utilities and regulatory agencies on behalf of smart grid projects; developing feedback reports for management and assessing/mitigating risks, including monitoring state, local, and federal legislative and regulatory actions and assessing the effect on business planning, and project completion, developing systems to track issues and identify trends; reporting to executives and reviewing and preparing materials to be presented to the most senior levels of the company; providing strategic direction for work to be performed and desired results; selecting staff and managing employee performance and development by conducting performance planning and reviews, coaching employees, and carrying out disciplinary action when necessary; developing and implementing suitable performance indicators for the organization; recommending and/or approving departmental/organizational policies and procedures; assisting in the development of corporate policies and procedures; developing business plans, objectives, and initiatives for the organization in alignment with business strategy and customer requirements; assisting in the development of initiatives for corporate strategic plans and objectives; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Exeuctive Director / LaGuardia Community College Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative / Long Island City, NY

2010-03-08T18:00:00.001-08:00

LaGuardia Community College Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative/Long Island City, NY (Queens, NY)LaGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Job Description Background: 10,000 Small Businesses is a national $500 million investment by Goldman Sachs to spur growth and job creation in small businesses over the next five years. Goldman Sachs selected LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York as the pilot partner to design and launch 10,000 Small Businesses. Through an unprecedented combination of classroom training, expert advice and mentoring, business owners will develop and implement strategies to grow their firms. Those business owners selected to participate in this intensive six-month program will receive rigorous training on business fundamentals through a curriculum devised by the nation's top business schools and tailored to the practical needs of small firms. Consulting and executive mentoring from business professionals at Goldman Sachs will give participants the chance to transform their learning into action. By the time business owners graduate from the program, they will have formulated their growth plans and be on track to expand and develop their businesses. LaGuardia Community College has made the 10,000 Small Businesses initiative a significant program in its Adult and Continuing Education (Ã¢â¬Å"ACEÃ¢â¬) division. The resources of the entire division have been committed to making the program a success. The ACE staff has worked hard to develop the key components of the program. The College is now seeking individuals to launch, lead, manage and continuously improve the program to ensure that it is meeting the small business needs of the New York City community. The Position: Under the direction of the Vice President of Adult and Continuing Education, the Executive Director will lead the successful development, implementation, and operation of 10,000 Small Businesses at LaGuardia Community College. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all components of this high-profile program including the development and delivery of curriculum and business services and the day-to-day management of program operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate vision, management expertise, an in-depth knowledge of small business growth strategies, and an understanding of service delivery operations. He or she will possess the ability to manage people in a fast-paced, growing environment, manage a budget, and design effective programs to deliver for program participants. An integral component of the position is ensuring the curriculum, business services, networking, and mentoring components are comprehensive and enable small businesses to grow and lead to job creation. The Executive Director must be a self-starter with the desire and ability to generate innovative methods for helping small businesses and bolstering job creation. The successful candidate will convey a compelling vision to staff, partners, program funders, and to current and potential program participants. The Executive Director will be a leader, problem solver, skillful communicator, creative, opportunistic, and an effective collaborator. He or she must work closely and effectively with the Vice President of Adult and Continuing Education along with administrators and educators at LaGuardia, and external partners, including Goldman Sachs, academic partners, and financial institutions. The Executive Director will develop and lead a culture of transparency, learning, hard work, and integrity. Specific responsibilities: ÃÂ· Launch, operate, and continuously improve 10,000 Small Businesses at LaGuardia Community College too help small businesses expand and create jobs ÃÂ· Develop and effectively manage key relationships with Goldman Sachs, the 10,000 Small Business Advisory Board, and other key stakeholders in the academic, political and business community ÃÂ· Manage and support program staff to deliver on the program's vision ÃÂ· Coordinate efforts across different areas of the College, inside and outside of direct reporting lines, to deliver a unified and comprehensive program ÃÂ· Oversee operations including staffing, budgeting, service delivery, and curriculum delivery ÃÂ· Lead the continuous development and improvement of innovative and practical solutions to address the needs of small businesses in the realm of curriculum, services, technical assistance and networking ÃÂ· Ensure the high quality service delivery and tight integration of the academic, businesses services and mentoring components ÃÂ· Develop targeted outreach, marketing and recruitment plans to attract the right businesses to the program ÃÂ· Create and implement effective performance metrics to measure the success of the program ÃÂ· Lead the implementation and ongoing collection of data to manage performance, understand the needs of small businesses, and inform future program design. Utilize technology where necessary. ÃÂ· Develop and manage effective relationships with partners to continue to secure funding, draw upon expertise, and create beneficial referral networks Qualifications: ÃÂ· Advanced degree from an accredited school ÃÂ· Entrepreneurial in spirit and ability to find innovative ways to grow an organization and serve program participants ÃÂ· Five years of senior management experience with a track record of progressive responsibility, preferably in private industry or a large community or governmental organization ÃÂ· Experience in operating a small business and/or an in-depth knowledge of growth strategies for small businesses ÃÂ· Background in building and mentoring a high performance management team in a complex organization with demonstrable skill in developing strong teams and collaborations ÃÂ· Knowledge of how to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders ÃÂ· Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Must be a passionate advocate for the program, its participants, and LaGuardia Community College ÃÂ· Experience with program design, implementation and operations ÃÂ· Previous experience in the creation and delivery or training or educational services ÃÂ· Ability to develop and oversee quality assurance measures to ensure program effectiveness To Apply: LaGuardia Community College has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to: Anne McCarthy, Senior Associate Harris Rand Lusk 261 Madison Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 amccarthy@harrisrand.com Apply To Job

Field Organizer / Greenpeace / Washington, DC

2010-03-08T14:00:00.000-08:00

Greenpeace/Washington, DC (Nationwide) Greenpeace Field Organizer You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the government accountable. You want to make elected officials pay attention to the people they represent instead of powerful corporate interests and hold corporations accountable to their environmental crimes. Us: Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of activists standing up to nuclear testing off the Alaskan Coast. These daring few effectively won a total ban on nuclear testing and launched Greenpeace's legacy of Ã¢â¬Å"bearing witnessÃ¢â¬ to environmental abuse. We continue to use non-violent direct action, creative confrontation, and grassroots organizing to build solutions to global warming, toxic pollution, the threat of nuclear energy expansion, and destruction of our ancient forests and oceans. Today, Greenpeace has 2.5 million members in 40 countries, and continues to lead the way to a clean and peaceful planet. And we're hiring field organizers to join the good fight. Job Scope and Responsibilities: A Greenpeace Field Organizer is passionate, driven, strategic, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can quickly and effectively inspire communities to demand change from grocery chains selling threatened fish species or from shoes companies sourcing their leather from cattle ranchers clearing away tropical forests. You empower people to challenge their elected officials to make local chemical plants safer and to expose the polluter lobbyists who are undermining science-based climate legislation. You are happy wearing a suit to a morning lobby meeting with key allies and a local member of Congress, only to get paint on an old pair of jeans that evening while painting a banner with local volunteers. Specific responsibilities include: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Recruit, train, and develop volunteers into strong grassroots activists Ã¢â¬Â¢ Build lasting relationships with a variety of strategic allies Ã¢â¬Â¢ Plan and execute education and outreach events Ã¢â¬Â¢ Generate media coverage on Greenpeace issues Ã¢â¬Â¢ Build relationships with elected officials to ensure long-term action Ã¢â¬Â¢ Implement campaign tactics pressuring decision makers to become champions on key issues Ã¢â¬Â¢ Quickly develop knowledge of Greenpeace issues Ã¢â¬Â¢ Other responsibilities as required by the Field Organizing Director Skills and accomplishments: Ã¢â¬Â¢ At least one year of grassroots organizing experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ Able to inspire a diverse group of people Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong communication skills - written and oral Ã¢â¬Â¢ Critical thinking and time-management skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Able to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment Ã¢â¬Â¢ Commitment to grassroots organizing and non-violent direct action as a means of effecting change Start Date: 5/31/10 Apply online at: http://members.greenpeace.org/survey/start/241/ Deadline: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 Nationwide positions available. Locations: Columbus, OH; New York City, NY, Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Austin, TX. BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Greenpeace encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of sex, race, religion, national origin, disabilities or sexual orientation. Apply To Job

Residential Sales Representative / SunWize / Palm Desert, CA

2010-03-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

SunWize/Palm Desert, CAAbout SunWize: Our technology changes the way energy is put into homes and businesses. We are one of the largest and most highly respected solar renewable energy companies in the nation. For over 13 years, SunWize has been a leader in the solar electric industry. Our systems provide power for remote and grid-tied homes, telemetry, outdoor lighting, telecommunications, water pumping and much more! Businesses and government agencies depend on us for innovative solutions where utility power is not available or non cost-effective. We are innovative, fast moving and fast growingÃ¢â¬â stable and firmly established, yet highly entrepreneurial in our thinking and doing. Compensation and Benefits: SunWize offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, 10 days annual vacation time, 6 days sick time, 6 days of PTO time, prorated from your date of hire. Classification: This is a full time position. Location: Palm Desert, California Position Title: Residential Sales Representative Primary Job Responsibilities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Perform sales presentations at pre-set appointments with prospective residential customers for the sale of solar electric power systems and related products and services the company may offer. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Evaluate the customer's energy needs, available space, shading issues, electrical service limitations, and aesthetic concerns to arrive at a suitable recommendation for the solar electric system size and configuration. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Explain economic and environmental benefits of solar electric systems to customers. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Identify, isolate and overcome customer concerns and objections. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Close orders for direct installation of solar electric installations. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Accurately execute all contractual documents with customer including paperwork associated with procuring solar incentives. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prepare a roof sketch with measurements and take digital photos and transmit to engineering. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Follow-up with prospective customers, give an accounting of specific status of all leads and produce regular sales reports. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Aid in performance of customer contact functions throughout permitting and installation processes. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Support Company in assuring customer satisfaction. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Aid in retrieval of customer payments and city/county permits on a periodic basis. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Attend company meetings, work trade shows, attend seminars and perform other sales related functions as needed. Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or equivalent Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work experience in direct sales to consumers in a similar capacity, or equivalent experience. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven communicatorÃ¢â¬âverbal and written. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated ability to close sales orders. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong computer application skills including PowerPoint, Excel and MS Office. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Comfortable with use of basic construction surveying and estimating tools such compass, camera, and tape measure. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Comfortable working outdoors and on ladders and rooftops. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Must employ ethical business practices throughout all communication. Ã¢â¬Â¢ A personal commitment to a safe working environment Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to handle contract negotiations with customers and prospective customers. SunWize is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Apply To Job

WRI US Transport and Climate Intern / World Resources Institute / Washington, DC

2010-03-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

World Resources Institute/Washington, DC (DC Metro Area) Overview: EMBARQ Ã¢â¬â The World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport is looking for a full-time (37.5 hours/week), 12-week intern to work closely with the EMBARQ's U.S. Transport and Climate Project staff. The intern will assist with research, writing, program development, and legislative tracking. The intern may also write blogs for TheCityFix.com, an online resource for sustainable transport news. Immediate start date preferred. This position is located in EMBARQ's Washington, D.C. office near Union Station. The pay is $10-$12 per hour (depending on qualifications) and offers the opportunity to connect with sustainable transport advocates and experts from around the world. Responsibilities: Research * Track legislation, congressional hearings, briefings and related news; * Provide in-depth analysis of legislative proposals, federal (?) initiatives and related news; * Conduct time-sensitive analyses of developments in the U.S. transport and climate arena; * Conduct in-depth research on a variety of topics including urban planning, transportation and climate change. Writing * Summarize draft and current legislation and other proposals; * Assist in writing working papers, research products and fact sheets; * Review, edit and format documents of varying length; * Contribute blog posts to TheCityFix.com; * Write summaries of events and news for EMBARQ.org and monthly newsletter. Administrative and Miscellaneous Tasks * Schedule meetings and assist with events; * Assist with grant management. Requirements: * Current graduate student or recent graduate (Master's degree preferred) in Transportation, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Policy or a related field; * Coursework, research and/or experience in urban or transportation planning, urban design, public health, emissions inventories, energy & environmental policy, and/or transportation policy; * Excellent analysis, research and writing skills, including attention to grammatical and formatting details; * Highly organized and detail-oriented; * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; * Enjoys working in a fast-paced, nonprofit environment; * Ability to work independently with little supervision; * At least intermediate familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and related programs; * Demonstrated interest in and/or knowledge of transportation, environment and urban planning; * Fluency in English. * Familiarity with smart growth planning, multimodal or non-motorized transportation planning, social equity issues and/or current transportation and climate legislation a major plus; * The ideal candidate is motivated, flexible, creative, works well alone and in groups, enjoys brainstorming and has excellent public speaking skills and outreach abilities; * Additional language skills, study abroad and/or foreign travel experience preferred. Salary & Benefits: $10-$12 per hour, depending on qualifications, without benefits. Location & Term: Located in Washington, D.C., for 12 weeks, starting immediately. How to Apply: Please make sure that your cover letter explains your background related to the responsibilities, qualifications and preferences above, provides a recent salary history and your available start date. Applications without this level of detail will not be considered. Submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system by clicking here http://www.wri.org/jobs Apply To Job

Cost Estimator / Southern California Edison / Rosemead, CA

2010-03-08T02:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience performing cost estimates of small to medium construction projects. Core Competencies: - A combination of education, training, and experience to obtain knowledge and abilities generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a high school. - Typically possesses two or more years of experience with cost estimating. - Demonstrated experience working on project teams. - Demonstrated experience with construction techniques and practices. - Demonstrated experience reading construction drawings. - Excellent skills with Excel, exposure to cost estimating software. - Demonstrated analytical skill, understanding of calculations and attention to detail. - Demonstrated ability to work well with teams composed of members from multiple disciplines. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Experience prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks. - Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word and Powerpoint, Access and Lotus Notes. - Must demonstrate excellent business mastery, including the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate excellent management mastery, including effective resource and project planning, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong personal mastery, including ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position Preferences: AA or BS in Engineering or a related field. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely estimates that are consistent with company budgeting guidelines. The Engineering Estimator will work on project teams from multiple disciplines that perform cost estimating, engineering review and risk assessment on some of the company's largest and most complicated construction projects, and will be involved in activities associated with infrastructure replacement and construction of new transmission lines and substations. Typical responsibilities include: preparing conceptual planning and definitive estimates; ensuring the consistency and accuracy of estimates; using estimating procedures and standards to maintain consistency and accuracy among the estimates; providing estimate input into General Rate Case (GRC) filings and reports to upper management to help forecast the companies capital requirements; maintaining online shared drive and data base to ensure estimates and data are up to date and available, and other duties and responsibilities as directed. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Lighting Market Transformation Program Manager / Southern California Edison / Irwindale, CA

2010-03-07T22:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Irwindale, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience in the lighting industry. Core Competencies: - Bachelors Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses five or more years experience in organizational programs or energy efficiency, plus two or more years of supervisory or program management experience. - Demonstrated experience collaborating with various entities related to the lighting industry (e.g., IOUs, Energy Star, Dept. of Energy, CLTC, PEARL, Energy Division). - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with energy efficiency lighting segments, such as residential, commercial, industrial, agriculture, and exterior lighting. - Demonstrated experience with energy efficiency concepts, analysis, and methodologies. - Demonstrated experience with project management including, identifying, maintaining, and/or adjusting the cost, scope, and resources of projects, and overseeing the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance. - Demonstrated experience consulting with clients, including identifying clients, developing actions plans, and presenting results. - Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Access. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, and manage information. - Must demonstrate effective decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be administered as part of the selection process to fill this position. Preferences: PE Certification. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will design and implement programs for the Lighting Market Transformation (LMT) Program. He/she will establish processes through which the IOUs can develop and test market transformation strategies for both emerging and existing lighting technologies across all market sectors. He/she will coordinate activities on a regional, statewide, and national level with other utilities and government agencies (e.g., Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs), Energy Star, CEE, PEARL, DOE, California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), the Energy Division and Energy Commission). In addition, the project manager will coordinate activities and resources internally with Southern California Edison#s Energy Efficiency, Design and Engineering, and Codes and Standards Department. Other responsibilities will include managing relationships with market players, tracking and monitoring program activities, as well as reporting program results and expenditures. This position will also implement project controls and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Director, Sales and Marketing / Confidential / Portland, ME

2010-03-07T18:00:00.000-08:00

Confidential/Portland, MESales & Marketing Manager Company Summary: Founded in 1975 it is the longest running laboratory dedicated to compost analysis and is a leader in the push for biogas energy utilizing green wastes. Company has a national consulting practice related to compost analysis, product biodegradability, green energy and measurement of quality of organic compounds. Founder has developed a line of products with wide application for large compost facilities, soil laboratories and the grain industry. Although the product consists of a high-quality leading edge instrument that allows purchasers to determine market quality of organic materials quickly and accurately, sales of these products have not been prioritized by the Company. The Company today consists of laboratory science professionals who have developed an international reputation for their expertise. Position Summary: The Manager of Sales & Marketing will report directly to President and carry full responsibilities for both Marketing and Sales for the instrumentation product line. Founder is expecting this position to provide broad oversight to the line of business, develop a customer relations management process, assess potential of composting, soils management and grain segments, and fully evaluate strategies to penetrate those markets. The position will work closely with President to prioritize strategies for each customer segment, and then allocate a majority of time to direct sales. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Become grounded in the business by developing a solid understanding of the existing laboratory and consulting lines and the ability to communicate related technical concepts when meeting customers in the field. 2. Develop and recommend the Solvita marketing plan. 3. Develop and maintain a customer relationship management program to identify high potential customers and maximize customer service generally a. Much of the early work will involve direct sales to customers of greatest potential, and will include extensive travel within the United States. b. This will initially be a one-person sales staff; however, with sales growth, development and management of a sales and customer support team will be required. 4. Execute sales and marketing strategies to penetrate composting, soils management and grain customer segments. 5. Communicate effectively with the Lab team to orchestrate integration of solvita product manufacturing needs with other lab requirements and ensure excellent customer service. Product has broad application in many industries and has limited competition. This will be a high-growth business and the Head of Sales and Marketing will play a strategic role with Founder to develop appropriate targets for growth and develop a company structure that is appropriate for forecast levels of sales. The team of scientific and business personnel will work together to build the company to its potential and share in the rewards that come with significant growth and profitability. Qualifications preferred: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Solid foundation in soil biology, environmental science or related field gained through actual business experience. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Sales and Marketing experience that includes demonstrated individual success growing market share in a related business. Apply To Job

Recruiter / World Resources Institute / Washington, DC

2010-03-07T14:00:00.000-08:00

World Resources Institute/Washington, DCOverview: The position is located at WRI's headquarters in Washington, DC and reports to the Vice-President for Science and Research (VPSR). It is newly created in response to significant growth in the size of WRI's research programs and demands on the VPSR. The successful applicant will play a key role in helping the VPSR ensure that WRI's research products meet high standards of excellence by ensuring they are based on sound science and/or data analysis and supported by influence strategies capable of advancing WRI's objectives. This position is a part-time position with benefits and will work an equivalancy of 0.6 of a full-time position. On average the Deputy of Vice President of Science and Research will work 22 - 25 hours weekly. Responsibilities: Play a key role with VPSR in promoting high standards of excellence in WRI's research products and ensure they are capable of generating significant outcomes Ã¢â¬Â¢ Oversee the peer review process for draft publications, provide feedback to authors on how to strengthen their work, and help guide the revision process, interacting with reviewers and authors as needed Ã¢â¬Â¢ Review publication influence plans and provide early input/feedback to authors on producing effective, rigorous, groundbreaking content for their publications. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Guide staff on how to be effective peer reviewers Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide support to WRI's Programs on the peer review process for working papers Help mentor staff in planning and implementing policy research Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide support, advice, and guidance on policy research, data interpretation and analytical issues to research staff Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist staff in identifying colleagues and external experts if area of work is not in own field of expertise Ã¢â¬Â¢ Help organize periodic workshops on research methodologies e.g., effective presentation and use of data, quantitative analysis and other research methods of interest to staff. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide advice on the feasibility and conceptual rigor of proposed research in major funding proposals Help stimulate the intellectual and creative life of the Institute Ã¢â¬Â¢ Organize seminars by internal and external staff such as monthly seminars, publication clinics and discussion forums Ã¢â¬Â¢ Convene staff around issues that cross-cut programs Ã¢â¬Â¢ Conduct periodic evaluations of completed research products Ã¢â¬Â¢ Review scientific journals for findings relevant to WRI's work; keep staff abreast of latest science Qualifications: Advanced degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as science or economics Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum 8+ years of experience in conducting policy research on environment and development issues. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Track record of producing and overseeing high quality research. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Superb quantitative, conceptual and analytical skills as well as a results-oriented outlook Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated ability in mentoring staff Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment in a collegial fashion as part of a team with little hierarchy Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent writing skills in English Ã¢â¬Â¢ International experience a strong preference Ã¢â¬Â¢ A record of significant publications and project management Ã¢â¬Â¢ Someone who derives satisfaction from helping others to succeed Ã¢â¬Â¢ Must be willing to work part-time Apply To Job

Lead Development Specialist / IceStone / Brooklyn, NY

2010-03-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

IceStone/Brooklyn, NYIceStone is seeking a full-time Lead Development Specialist. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, ambitious, organized, has strong communication and technology skills, and has the ability to build relationships internally and externally at all business levels. The Lead Development Specialist is responsible for capturing, qualifying, tracking and assigning construction leads to IceStone and distributor partner sales team members. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Tasks & Responsibilities Ã¢â¬Â¢ Responsible for capturing commercial construction leads originating from Reed Construction, Internet, and industry publications Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintains an up to date sales pipeline in Salesforce.com Ã¢â¬Â¢ Contacts inbound leads to qualify and assign to the appropriate IceStone or distributor sales team member Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated history of assisting architectural and design firms in creating, maintaining and closing specifications Ã¢â¬Â¢ Creates commercial price quotes and responds to RFQs from distributors and fabricators Ã¢â¬Â¢ Develop strong relationships with targeted fabricators and specifiers Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated history of success in growing commercial sales Ã¢â¬Â¢ Promote open communication between team members to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative team spirit Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work closely with IceStone Sales Team members to achieve corporate sales goals Ã¢â¬Â¢ Perform routine administrative and marketing duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Leadership Skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Track record of collaborative decision making Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to influence direction and decisions without authority Ã¢â¬Â¢ Track record of achieving results through others Communication Skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to communicate effectively with the organization and customer at all levels Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prepares project proposals and developing presentations Ã¢â¬Â¢ Shares information across teams and across managers Ã¢â¬Â¢ Relates well with employees at all levels Ã¢â¬Â¢ Can tactfully give and receive timely feedback to team members Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrates excellent listening skills Interpersonal/Team Working Skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent interpersonal and team working skills at the technology and team level Ã¢â¬Â¢ Contributes constructively, share ideas and actively listen to ideas of others Ã¢â¬Â¢ Works well with all levels and with functional support groups Ã¢â¬Â¢ Displays appropriate assertiveness, emotions, and conflict management Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work with minimal or no supervision Ã¢â¬Â¢ Support the leadership and experience of others Ã¢â¬Â¢ Receptive to receiving feedback from others Functional Skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong analytical and problem solving skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to prioritize activities and execute strategies effectively Education & Experience: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in business, design, or related field Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge of the premium surfaces business a plus Ã¢â¬Â¢ Deep knowledge of the architectural and commercial sales process including strong working knowledge of LEED and CSI specification requirements Ã¢â¬Â¢ Must possess strong computer skills (MS Office, Salesforce.com, REED Data) with an ability to learn new systems and tools quickly Ã¢â¬Â¢ Successful candidate will have 3-5 years of outside selling experience, be energetic, creative, dedicated and meticulous to details Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to multi-task, communicate effectively w/all levels and successfully meet deadlines Ã¢â¬Â¢ Candidate needs to be organized, disciplined and a self-starter Ã¢â¬Â¢ Flexible team player with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, functioning in a fast-paced environment under significant time pressures Apply To Job

Executive Assistant / Energy Solutions / Oakland, CA

2010-03-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

Energy Solutions/Oakland, CAEnergy Solutions was founded in 1995 to address climate change and sustainability issues through energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. As one of the leading consulting firms in our field, we specialize in energy efficiency program and project design, implementation, and marketing as well as solar and other renewable energy system feasibility studies, project development and financing and water conservation programs. In our 15 years, we have built a solid reputation for quality products that routinely exceed our utility, governmental and private sector clients' expectations. Energy Solutions currently has 60+ employees and is expanding our client base as well as developing new services. We are currently seeking a seasoned full time Executive Assistant to fill a key administrative position directly supporting our President and Vice President of the company. Responsibilities: Performs diverse, advanced administrative duties and manages high level tasks for President and Vice President while using the utmost care when handling confidential and sensitive information. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, calendar management, expense and procurement tracking, managing online and physical filing systems, preparation of PowerPoint presentations, drafting memos, emails, and letters to staff and external clients, travel arrangements, and meetings/events planning. The Executive Assistant needs to exercise independent judgment and discretion in coordinating reports, projects and information with attention to detail. This person will have limited interface time with Executives; therefore will consistently work with minimal instruction and guidance. The new Assistant needs to be proactive in identifying and implementing continuous process improvements that will work for both Executives. He/She must be able to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and be able to work well under pressure as situations warrant. Minimum qualifications: * Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of administrative experience working with senior executives. * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to anticipate issues that may require immediate action on the part of the President or the Vice President. * Exceptional time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills. * Technically savvy with the latest technology; capable of troubleshooting basic computer errors. * Expert in MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. (Skills tests will be required during the interview process). * Adept with navigating Internet sites such as EBay and Craigslist. * A demonstrated professional or personal commitment to the betterment of the environment and the reduction of GHG. * A delightful personality and a winning sense of humor. Our BART-accessible office is located in downtown Oakland, California. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, and other pre-tax contribution plans. Please email a cover letter with your available start date and your resume to jobs@energy-solution.com. For more information about Energy Solutions, please visit us on our website at www.energy-solution.com. Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. EOE. Apply To Job

Chain of Custody Assistant / Rainforest Alliance / Portland, OR

2010-03-07T02:00:00.001-08:00

Rainforest Alliance/Portland, ORTitle: Chain-of-Custody Assistant, US Region, SmartWood Program Reports to: Chain-of-Custody Coordinator, US Region, SmartWood Program Location: Portland, OR The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers. SmartWood (SW) is a program of the Rainforest Alliance created in 1989; it is the oldest global forestry certification program and has been accredited by the internationally recognized Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). SmartWood's mission is to promote the implementation of sustainable forestry worldwide. To accomplish this, SmartWood provides forest management and chain of custody certification services. Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification verifies the flow of certified forest products through the supply chain, from the forest to the point of sale, assuring consumers and forest product companies that the wood they buy comes from certified forests. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the CoC Coordinator, the CoC Assistant will be responsible for providing general administrative support for the execution of SmartWood CoC certification services for new and existing SmartWood clients in the US. S/he will be directly involved in various administrative aspects of CoC certification assessments and audits including scheduling, assisting CoC Associates in the preparation of cost proposals and client communications, and providing preliminary review of reports. Responsibilities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist with the execution of CoC assessments and audits in the US to include budgeting, development of service agreements, auditor assignment, logistical planning, and support to auditors and clients; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist with the implementation of annual audit schedules; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Respond to inquiries relating to chain of custody certification as requested; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Support CoC Associates and other SW staff in the administrative aspects of CoC client recruitment; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide administrative support (i.e. data gathering) to CoC Coordinator, CoC Associates and other Region staff for the development of client recruitment strategies; and Ã¢â¬Â¢ Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Bachelor's degree preferred; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum of 1-2 years of administrative experience; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet); Ã¢â¬Â¢ Must be able to work independently, multi-task and work under tight deadlines; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Background or interest in forestry and/or forest products preferred; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Dependability, diplomacy, good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team; and Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong customer service skills. Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided. To Apply: Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for. The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.Apply To Job

Business Manager / Southern Energy Management / Charlotte, NC

2010-03-06T22:00:00.001-08:00

Southern Energy Management/Charlotte, NCFULL TIME BUSINESS MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE Southern Energy Management (SEM), North Carolina's leading provider of energy efficiency and solar power services, seeks a Business Manager to work with our fast-growing team. A strong commitment to sustainable energy and dedication to the vision of SEM is a must. Business Manager Full Time Position: Available Immediately Location(s): - Charlotte, NC; Domestic travel required. Description: The Business Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our Charlotte satellite office, including managing staff, finding new ways to improve sales and meet customer demand. This individual will continually improve company accomplishments by striving for extraordinary team performance and client satisfaction while maximizing profitability. Achieving performance objectives will require participation in all major areas of our business activity including: local operations; human resources; customer care; marketing; logistics; information technology; and administration. Job Duties: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work closely with company leaders to implement/execute global and local SEM strategies. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintain awareness of market trends in the energy efficiency and solar industries. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintain contact with clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and respond to all concerns and comments. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Analyze sales figures, forecast future sales volume to maximize profits, control expenses, meet budget guidelines. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Commit to triple-bottom-line business principles and conduct business in a manner consistent with those principles. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintain accurate records of all pricing, sales, and activity reports generated by location. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Create and conduct business presentations and attend networking events regularly. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ensure highest standards for quality, customer service, health and safety are met. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Organize special promotions, displays and events. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Conduct regular coaching and counseling sessions with team to build motivation, customer service and value creation skills. Required Skills/Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum 5 years experience as a Business Manager. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Familiar with variety of building concepts, practices and procedures, residential and commercial. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to delegate authority and responsibility with accountability and follow-up. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience with employee relations, including interviewing potential staff; conducting appraisals and performance reviews; and providing or organizing training and development. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proficient in Microsoft Office Products. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Bachelor's degree in construction services or home building, or related field. Ã¢â¬Â¢ 5+ years sales experience. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Extensive experience in construction services or home building. This is an excellent career opportunity for the right individual, with outstanding growth potential. We are committed to sustainability at all levels of our organization, and believe that our success as a company depends on the success of every team member. If you're ready to work hard, make a difference and have fun doing it, then you could be just the person we're looking for! To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to opportunity@southern-energy.com or contact Jason deFreitas at 919-862-8602. We look forward to hearing from you soon!Apply To Job

Underground Civil Construction Manager / Southern California Edison / Wildomar, CA

2010-03-06T18:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Wildomar, CABasic Qualifications: Must posses five or more years experience in project management, or contract management. Two or more years of supervisory experience managing a diverse work group. Core Competencies: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education training and work experience. - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with underground civil construction installation including electrical equipment structures, trenching and conduit installations, Transmissin and Distribution design standards, and a general knowledge of UG construction specifications. - Demonstrated experience managing construction activities performed by contractors and developers to ensure quality and adherence to contract documents, Transmission and Distribution specifications and construction standards for both distribution and sub transmission facilities. - Demonstrated experience in contract management and purchases order administration including enforcement of contract language, terms and conditions, scope and change order controls, performance metrics and monitoring. - Demonstrated broad knowledge of company and department policies, objectives, strategies, applicable to governmental and regulatory laws and requirements, and accounting and budgeting practices. - Must also demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills, and the ability to develop and maintain relationships across internal business lines as well as with external utilities, contractors and governing agencies. - Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and new SAP timesheet, expense reports and requisition processes. Comments:Additional testing may be required to fill this position. Preferences: Experience and knowledge of SCE's distribution system and facilities. Formal project management training and certification. PMP Certification. Knowledge of MS Access, and Lotus Notes. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Construction Support and will manage competitive bid contracts and the Underground Civil construction contract for Maintenance and Miscellaneous work for the San Jacinto Region and portions of the Metro East Region (Corona and Ontario Districts). Included is the enforcement of SCE policies, procedures, and design and constriction standards in the construction of SCE underground facilities for Rule 20 conversion projects, DSP projects, relocations, and in maintenance and repair of existing underground facilities. The successful candidate will also supervise a group of underground inspectors responsible to assure quality control via oversight &d inspection of contractor and developer installed underground facilities. Candidate is responsible for utilizing various project controls in exercising budget discipline and performance monitoring such as variances analysis, maintaining schedules and project plans, Identifying trends and forecasting cost-at-completion. The successful candidate will be required to complete company sponsored UCI Program certification in Project Management. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Green Product Marketing Coordinator / Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. / Herndon, VA

2010-03-06T14:00:00.001-08:00

Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc./Herndon, VADue to the growth of our Energy Conservation Department, Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. (WGES) is hiring a Green Product Marketing Coordinator. Are you looking for... Ã¢â¬Â¢ A company that has continued to grow at a steady pace for the past 13 years, that demonstrates a commitment to renewable energy and conservation programs, offers an environmentally friendly office, and values, recognizes and rewards employees? Ã¢â¬Â¢ A career in the energy industry that allows you to apply your marketing knowledge, experience in energy efficiency /conservation programs along with your excellent writing and communication skills? Ã¢â¬Â¢ A job that allows you to see your ideas and hard work put into action? Ã¢â¬Â¢ A work environment that allows for a flexible schedule including telecommuting; where you work hard yet maintain a work/life balance? If so, WGES is the company for you! WGES is one of the largest competitive providers of electricity and natural gas in the mid-Atlantic region, and supplies over 280,000 customers in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania. WGES is a subsidiary of WGL Holdings and an affiliate of Washington Gas, which has been in business for over 160 years. WGES focuses on selling natural gas and electricity, including wind and solar generated electricity to both commercial and residential customers. We are a medium sized organization with over a billion dollars in annual revenue. A few fun Ã¢â¬Å"green factsÃ¢â¬ about WGES: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Recently, WGES partnered with a local solar energy company and electrical construction firm to build one of the largest solar power systems in Maryland. Ã¢â¬Â¢ WGES was recognized by Montgomery County, MD for our participation in the county's Clean Energy Rewards Program, which provides direct incentives to businesses and residents who purchase energy from renewable sources. Ã¢â¬Â¢ All residential electricity supplies provided by WGES include 5% regional wind power as part of the supply portfolio, above the levels required by state legislation. . Ã¢â¬Â¢ A "Green Wall" was created to encourage employees to post their ideas about how to be environmentally conscious. Currently the Green Wall focuses on solar energy; describing what solar panels are/how they are made, current and future solar gadgets, solar fun facts along with a real silicone crystal. We also have an internal blog forum to facilitate the sharing of ideas and knowledge regarding "green ideas" as well as other ideas and feedback. The ideal candidate will possess experience in all areas of marketing strategy including product development, positioning, promotion and pricing. They will have strong business acumen, including an interest and belief in WGES' business objectives and products. Most importantly, they must be able to accurately express complex concepts and ideas both orally and in writing with an emphasis on customer acquisition and retention. They will have a clear understanding and demonstrated knowledge of direct marketing channels and marketing campaign development and execution. To be successful in this role you need to be an exceptional writer, self-motivated, a diplomatic team player and able to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines on a regular basis. The Green Product Marketing Coordinator will champion marketing efforts by: Providing administrative, marketing and writing/scripting development as well as production support for the following WGES marketing and sales activities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Direct mail, telemarketing, and email campaigns Ã¢â¬Â¢ Training materials Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ã¢â¬Å"WelcomeÃ¢â¬ communications and other customer service-related correspondence Ã¢â¬Â¢ Monthly mass market renewals Ã¢â¬Â¢ Monthly mass market pricing Ã¢â¬Â¢ Mass market sales materials and contract documents in coordination with field sales operations Ã¢â¬Â¢ Adherence to SOX 404 contract requirements and rule compliance by jurisdiction Requirements: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a professional office environment including at least 5 years of relevant marketing support experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ BS/BA in business, marketing, management, or related discipline Ã¢â¬Â¢ Top notch writing skills with proven ability to draft accurate, concise and appealing marketing pieces. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Superior proofreading and editing skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent oral communication skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong follow-through and sense of ownership along with an aptitude for building successful relationships with employees of all levels Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to be self motivated and maintain a positive attitude while performing in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment Ã¢â¬Â¢ Highly motivated team player Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven capability for developing and implementing problem resolution strategies Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Powerpoint and Excel; proficiency with, network and internet applications Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong process-orientation with outstanding organizational skills and the utmost attention to detail Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to successfully execute complex process-oriented tasks while making appropriate business decisions Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong research and analytical skills preferred Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in energy sales/marketing or an entrepreneurial environment preferred Ã¢â¬Â¢ Requires occasional travel in the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas WGES Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent salary and bonus program Ã¢â¬Â¢ Health, dental and vision coverage Ã¢â¬Â¢ Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance coverage Ã¢â¬Â¢ 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting Ã¢â¬Â¢ 4 weeks paid vacation Ã¢â¬Â¢ Up to 2 weeks of sick leave Ã¢â¬Â¢ Paid volunteer leave Ã¢â¬Â¢ Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Ã¢â¬Â¢ Generous tuition reimbursement program Ã¢â¬Â¢ This role may be eligible to telecommute under our Telecommuting Policy Ã¢â¬Â¢ Service Anniversary Award Program Ã¢â¬Â¢ Relocation assistance may be available Our Location and Facilities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ This position will work out of our headquarters office in Herndon, Virginia. Ã¢â¬Â¢ We have a spacious modern office suite stocked with many of the comforts of home and enjoy a casual yet professional environment. Ã¢â¬Â¢ The office building has a free workout room with shower facilities, tennis court, basketball court, picnic tables, and covered parking; all provided free to employees. Ã¢â¬Â¢ WGES is constantly working to reduce the impact of its office operations on the environment. The extraordinary employee experience. To learn more about the extraordinary employee experience at WGES, how it is distinct from other companies and view the position description for this role, please visit our website at www.wges.com. If you are the right person for this job, send a letter matching your qualifications to those listed above. If selected for a phone interview, please plan to send us 2 writing samples. To be considered for this position, include your salary history and specify Job Code Ã¢â¬Å"MC GREENBIZÃ¢â¬. WGES is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. EOE M/F/D/V Apply To Job

Project Estimator / Southern California Edison / Rosemead, CA

2010-03-06T10:00:00.000-08:00

Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience performing cost estimates of medium to large construction projects. Core Competencies: - Bachelor degree in Engineering or other technical field or equivalent combination education, training and experience. - Typically possesses four or more years in cost estimating. - Demonstrated experience with transmission line or substation projects. - Demonstrated experience reading single line documents and translating them into cost estimates. - High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. - Demonstrated experience with cost estimating software. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Demonstrated project experience and the ability to work on teams composed of members from multiple disciplines. - Demonstrated ability to understand entire scope of project, including history, in order to produce complete and accurate estimates. - Must demonstrate excellent business mastery, including the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate excellent management mastery, including effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong personal mastery, including ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: Experience with Pro-Est software. Advanced degree in a technical field. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely estimates that are consistent with company budgeting guidelines. The Project Estimator will work on and lead multidisciplinary project teams that perform cost estimating, engineering review and risk assessment on some of the company's largest and most complicated construction projects, and will be involved in activities associated with infrastructure replacement and construction of new transmission lines and substations. Typical responsibilities will include: preparing conceptual planning and definitive estimates using ProEst estimating program; ensuring the consistency and accuracy of estimates; using estimating procedures and standards to maintain consistency and accuracy among the estimates; analyzing actual project costs against estimates to evaluate impacts to project costs; conducting variance and risk analyses; preparing and supplying data for regulatory reporting and General Rate Case (GRC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings, preparation, maintaining online shared drive and data base to ensure estimates and data are up to date and available, and other duties and responsibilities as directed. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Senior Research Associate - Clean Energy Policy / Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory / Berkeley, CA

2010-03-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /Berkeley, CAJob Title: Senior Research Associate - Clean Energy Policy Req Number: 23879 Division: Environmental Energy Tech Department: Energy Analysis Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory is providing solutions to scientific problems! Are you someone who can make a difference on our team? We are currently seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our Environmental Energy Technologies Division. As a part of the Energy Analysis Department, the Senior Research Associate will perform research assignments such as the collection and processing of data, along with preliminary analysis of clean energy policies at the state and national level. These studies often contribute to policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and produce economic benefits on a large scale. We seek a career-minded team player with strong analytical, research and writing experience and skills. As a Senior Research Associate you will: Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Model medium and long term technical, economic and achievable greenhouse gas reduction potentials in California for a wide variety of technologies, both at the end use and energy supply sector levels. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Develop economic scenario forecasts, including preliminary analysis of macro-economic drivers for sector-level energy demand. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Develop cost models for emission reductions, including integrated cost curves for energy supply and demand options. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Develop technology and behavior scenario options for meeting emissions targets. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Perform preliminary analysis of low-carbon technologies in terms of technological capability, cost, scalability, and any key barriers. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Build and manage a large database of best practices in emerging energy efficiency and energy supply technologies, including cost data, energy demand, savings potentials, and state-wide economic projections. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Identify and analyze policies and policy instruments that best support greenhouse gas reduction goals. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Work closely with energy experts and lab technical staff to include and develop most up-to-date information and analysis. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Periodically present scenario/modeling results to project sponsors and document project progress/milestones. Qualifications Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Bachelor degree in engineering or physical sciences, and 2-5 years of relevant work experience. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Excellent written and communication skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Ability to synthesize large amounts of data and develop comparative metrics. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Ability to move seamlessly from technology to policy to economic analysis. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Demonstrated ability to manage and organize large, complex spreadsheets. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Able to work independently with minimal supervision and compatibly with a team Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Advanced degree, preferred. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Experience in economic/business analysis and/or modeling is preferred. Ã¢â¬Â¢ÃÂ Experience in energy efficiency or renewable energy analysis and/or modeling is preferred. Notes This is a full time career appointment, and is represented by a Union for collective bargaining purposes. How To Apply Apply directly online at http://www.jobclub.com/...&RandomNumber=668127 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both your resume or CV and a statement of your research interests. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position. Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.Apply To Job

Sales / Natural Capitalism Solutions / Longmont, CO

2010-03-06T02:00:00.001-08:00

Natural Capitalism Solutions/Longmont, COPosition Summary: Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS) is seeking a part-time sales person with outstanding leadership and management skills. This position will be involved in managing our sales, business development, and assisting with marketing efforts. This position will report to the CEO and work closely with senior NCS staff, including Hunter Lovins. While initially only a part-time position there will be opportunities to carve out a full-time position within the first six months. Essential Job Functions: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Drive strong business growth and sales for key NCS services Ã¢â¬Â¢ Identify and manage new business opportunities with assistance from senior NCS Staff Ã¢â¬Â¢ Support teams in the development and implementation of client relationship to ensure client satisfaction and retention Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist in the development of new service offerings aligned to market demand and client needs Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist with the development and delivery of marketing communications, including print materials, public outreach, and online strategy (website, social media, and blogs) Required Skills and Experience: Ã¢â¬Â¢ A degree in business, marketing or related field experience in sales. Ã¢â¬Â¢ 3-5 years professional experience with demonstrated skill progression in sales of intangible products or services. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent oral and written communications skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong relationship-building, networking and leadership skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to think strategically, yet implement at the tactical level Ã¢â¬Â¢ A sense of humor and a knack for innovation, problem solving and negotiating positive results What We Offer: The sales position will become an integral part of the NCS team, working with leading sustainability professionals to implement the Principles of Natural Capitalism across businesses, communities and governments. The position will involve multiple aspects of sustainability, with strong potential for growth personally, professionally, and financially. Compensation commensurate with experience and may be strongly based on performance. Other Perks: Open work-environment. Dog-friendly office. Flex time hours. Health care. Bus pass. How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to resume@natcapsolutions.org. Learn more, visit: www.natcapsolutions.org About Natural Capitalism Solutions: Natural Capitalism Solutions is recognized internationally for its work in the field of sustainability. Formed by Hunter Lovins, co-author of the acclaimed book Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution, Natural Capitalism Solutions is led by Lovins, who has over 40 experience in business, sustainability, and change management. Together with their network of best in class sustainability professionals, the Natural Capitalism staff has an impressive record in developing innovative and practical ways to increase efficiency and environmental practices, as well as economic sustainability, for a long list of government and corporate clients. Mission Statement Natural Capitalism Solutions' mission is to educate senior decision-makers in business, government and civil society about the principles of sustainability. Natural Capitalism Solutions shows how to restore and further enhance natural and human capital while increasing prosperity and quality of life. In partnership with leading thinkers and groups, Natural Capitalism Solutions creates innovative, practical tools and implementation strategies for companies, communities and countries. Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Apply To Job

Internal Auditor/Business Analyst / Southern California Edison / Ontario, CA

2010-03-05T22:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Ontario, CABasic Qualifications: Must have five or more years performing business or financial analysis. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Demonstrated experience in operational, financial, regulatory, and/or IT auditing. - Demonstrated experience working with Transmission and/or Distribution business operations. - Demonstrated knowledge of auditing standards, policies and procedure applicable governmental, laws and regulations. - Demonstrated experience gathering, documenting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions on complex data. - Demonstrated experience collaborating in cross-functional work-groups. - Demonstrated experience using SAP system. - Demonstrated experience presenting recommendations to department and division management, section supervision and other appropriate parties. - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. - Must demonstrate excellent business mastery, including the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance client satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external clients. - Must demonstrate excellent management mastery, including decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong personal mastery, including ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This posting will result in multiple openings. Work location is negotiable. Preferences: Certificate CIA, CPA. Thorough knowledge of company policies, procedures, and practices; accounting and budgeting practices, applicable governmental laws and regulations. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assess the adequacy of internal controls, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial and operating information, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with laws, regulations and Corporate Standards of Conduct, procedures, and prudent business practices for the Transmission and Distribution Business Unit (TDBU). Typical responsibilities include: Conducting varied types of complex risk and controls assessments and reviews; Preparing assessment programs; Conducting research and analysis; Communicating findings/observations (preliminary and final); Developing recommendations; Following-up on completion of action items; Participating in the annual TDBU risk assessment process; Providing support to the TDBU risk management process (i.e. perform evaluation on newly identified risk areas); Developing recommendations that relate to corporate strategies, policies and practices; and being accountable for the accuracy and integrity of findings and recommendations; Developing, reviewing drafts of, and/or assisting in making presentations to senior management, department and division management, section supervision, and other interested parties; Handling all confidential information appropriately; Performing other responsibilities as required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Marketing Manager / SunWize Technologies / San Jose, CA

2010-03-05T18:00:00.001-08:00

SunWize Technologies/San Jose, CALocation: San Jose, CA SunWize Technologies, a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co, (USA), Inc., specializes in the supply of solar energy systems, product distribution, and associated project development. We are a highly performing organization dedicated to rapid but carefully focused growth. SunWize pairs with and welcomes highly motivated and talented individuals and companies who value the contribution of renewable energy to our future and who recognize the business opportunities in this dynamic, growing industry. The Marketing Manager will play an integral role in the growth and expansion of SunWize's residential and commercial installation businesses by defining, planning, and executing targeted marketing campaigns designed to generate homeowner and business leads. This individual will utilize grass roots and traditional marketing approaches to create awareness of the SunWize brand and communicate the benefits of SunWize's solar solutions as the industry evolves from the fringe of the energy world into a dominant source of clean power across the U.S. The Marketing Manager role will be part of a fast growing and highly visible division of SunWize. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include all tasks necessary to develop and execute campaigns to generate residential and commercial customer leads, including: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Working with our analysts and sales team to research and identify target markets Ã¢â¬Â¢ Setting campaign lead generation goals and budgets Ã¢â¬Â¢ Developing campaign strategies consisting of a mix of mainstream and grass roots marketing activities with the objective of creating sales leads Ã¢â¬Â¢ Collaborating within the marketing department to create marketing materials (web, print, multimedia, etc.) and plan and execute events Ã¢â¬Â¢ Managing marketing costs effectively Requirements: Must have: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Business to consumer marketing experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong business aptitude and understanding of how to plan and execute a multi-faceted marketing campaign Ã¢â¬Â¢ The right balance of tenacity and intuition necessary to meet the goals set for each campaign Ã¢â¬Â¢ Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience quantitatively measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using CRM software Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task Ã¢â¬Â¢ High personal standards, a strong attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to get along well with and work with all types of people Ã¢â¬Â¢ The highest standards of integrity and ethics Ã¢â¬Â¢ A passion for solar energy fostering a desire for continual learning Ã¢â¬Â¢ The ability to adapt to changing business conditions Ã¢â¬Â¢ The ability to work well independently and as part of a team Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Ã¢â¬Â¢ The ability to travel Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field from four-year accredited college or university; and at least 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Grass roots marketing experience is highly desirable. Compensation and Benefits: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Compensation commensurate with experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ Performance based incentives Ã¢â¬Â¢ Group medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage and 401(k) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Become part of a team committed to the growth and success of the solar energy industry SunWize is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Apply To Job

Finance Manger / CEA Consulting / San Francisco, CA

2010-03-05T14:00:00.001-08:00

CEA Consulting/San Francisco, CACalifornia Environmental Associates Finance Manager San Francisco, CA Part Time, Limited Term position About the Organization Since 1984, California Environmental Associates (CEA) has worked at the nexus of markets, policy, and science to address environmental challenges in California, the United States, and around the world. CEA has extensive experience with the California regulatory process and political landscape, coupled with an intricate knowledge of key environmental issues, including climate change, energy policy, marine conservation, sustainable agriculture, forest management, goods movement, air quality, toxic chemicals, and land-use planning. CEA offers a wide range of consulting and program development services to companies, trade associations, foundations, and international agencies. Please see www.ceaconsulting.com for an in-depth description of our services and philosophy. Finance Manager CEA is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to work on average 20 to 24 hours per week for a 2 - 3 year term. As Finance Manager, you will be part of a team of experienced individuals who help to guide the firm's financial, operational, and human resource activities. You will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment requiring you to be detail-oriented, quick thinking and experienced in all aspects of financial management. The successful candidate will be instrumental in making recommendations in order to improve processes and procedures within the administrative team. The Finance Manager will supervise the work of the bookkeeper and report to CEA's Director of Business Operations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Ã¢â¬Â¢ Manage all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations Ã¢â¬Â¢ Produce monthly financial reports Ã¢â¬Â¢ Generate and maintain company budget, budgetary tracking and regular review of revenues and expenditures Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintain CEA line of credit Ã¢â¬Â¢ Update and maintain comprehensive written financial accounting policies, procedures, and templates to ensure accurate and proper financial reporting. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide oversight and general management to Bookkeeper Ã¢â¬Â¢ Manage all company tax filings, including 1099s, and other finance projects as necessary Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide general office administration, may include but not limited to, managing company's business insurance policies, employee benefits (insurance and 401k plan), contract negotiation, other human resource/payroll activities, and client contract management activities Minimum Qualifications The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ 5-7 plus years experience in an accounting or financial management role Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience with a client services firm is highly desired Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience with QuickBooks or similar software program Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent knowledge of Excel and experience with spreadsheet modeling Ã¢â¬Â¢ Licensed CPA a plus Ã¢â¬Â¢ Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task Ã¢â¬Â¢ Commitment to and enthusiasm for CEA's mission Compensation and Benefits The expected start date for this position is immediate. The position will be located in San Francisco, CA. CEA offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. To Apply To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements: http://www.ceaconsulting.com/...t=CEA&jobId=59 Inquiries received via phone call or direct email will not be eligible for review. CEA is an equal opportunity employer.Apply To Job

Program Manager - Lighting / Ecos / Pittsburgh, PA

2010-03-05T10:00:00.000-08:00

Ecos/Pittsburgh, PAEcos Lighting & Products Delivery Group The Lighting & Products Delivery Group is focused on providing energy efficient solutions to our utility clients and as a member of this team, you are critical to our success. Our team has an immediate need for a Program Manager based out of a home office in Pittsburgh, PA, reporting to our Senior Manager of Lighting and Products. In this newly created role, you will experience all the benefits of working for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company while having a significant impact in energy efficiency, climate and sustainability. Role Description In this integral management role, you will be responsible for energy efficiency program and project management, execution and delivery. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of program management including budget and P&L financial management, meeting milestone delivery deadlines, developing and implementing product marketing activities to maximize ROI of products and services, and internal cross-functional team management. As Program Manager, you will be in charge of annual revenue and net income goals, as well as developing and maintaining client relationships to increase revenue and program extensions. Additionally, you will be responsible for sustaining and renewing client contracts, and ensuring that products and services provided consistently meet client needs. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting white papers, briefs, and presentations on product and service offerings for Ecos. You may also review proposals to determine financial feasibility, labor costs, timelines, funding and staffing requirements to meet business unit and company goals. You will work to ensure the most efficient utilization of financial and labor resources by communicating, coordinating and negotiating with other internal departments (Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Origination & Structuring, etc.) on business development activities. Role Competencies As our ideal candidate, you possess a Bachelor's Degree and seven years of relevant experience with at least three years of experience leading, motivating, mentoring and developing teams. Your familiarity with energy efficiency program management, including the concepts, practices and procedures, will aid your success in this role. Additionally, experience in marketing and financial analysis, strategic account management, business development and/or client relationship management is a plus. Experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and/or utilities are preferred. As part of our management team, you will be self-directed and able to anticipate challenges within cross-functional, complex structures. Your successful experience developing and implementing processes along with your organizational skills and strong attention to detail enhance your ability to measure and continuously improve quality across all programs. You are proficient with MS Office Suite applications. Ecos Information Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based culture and have a goal-based incentive program and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D and short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match. To learn more about Ecos and to apply online, please go to http://ecosconsulting.com/about/careers/Apply To Job

Field Organizer / Greenpeace / Columbus, OH

2010-03-05T06:00:00.000-08:00

Greenpeace/Columbus, OH (Work in TX, NY, OH, FL, or GA) POSITION TITLE: Field Organizer DEPARTMENT: Grassroots LOCATION: OH, NY, GA, FL, TX SUPERVISOR: Field Organizing Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the... More... POSITION TITLE: Field Organizer DEPARTMENT: Grassroots LOCATION: OH, NY, GA, FL, TX SUPERVISOR: Field Organizing Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the government accountable. You want to make elected officials pay attention to the people they represent instead of powerful corporate interests and hold corporations accountable to their environmental crimes. Us: Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of activists standing up to nuclear testing off the Alaskan Coast. These daring few effectively won a total ban on nuclear testing and launched Greenpeace's legacy of Ã¢â¬Å"bearing witnessÃ¢â¬ to environmental abuse. We continue to use non-violent direct action, creative confrontation, and grassroots organizing to build solutions to global warming, toxic pollution, the threat of nuclear energy expansion, and destruction of our ancient forests and oceans. Today, Greenpeace has 2.5 million members in 40 countries, and continues to lead the way to a clean and peaceful planet. And we're hiring field organizers to join the good fight. RESPONSIBILITIES: A Greenpeace Field Organizer is passionate, driven, strategic, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can quickly and effectively inspire communities to demand change from grocery chains selling threatened fish species or from shoes companies sourcing their leather from cattle ranchers clearing away tropical forests. You empower people to challenge their elected officials to make local chemical plants safer and to expose the polluter lobbyists who are undermining science-based climate legislation. You are happy wearing a suit to a morning lobby meeting with key allies and a local member of Congress, only to get paint on an old pair of jeans that evening while painting a banner with local volunteers. Specific responsibilities include: - Recruit, train, and develop volunteers into strong grassroots activists - Build lasting relationships with a variety of strategic allies - Plan and execute education and outreach events - Generate media coverage on Greenpeace issues - Build relationships with elected officials to ensure long-term action - Implement campaign tactics pressuring decision makers to become champions on key issues - Quickly develop knowledge of Greenpeace issues - Other responsibilities as required by the Field Organizing Director QUALIFICATIONS: - At least one year of grassroots organizing experience - Able to inspire a diverse group of people - Strong communication skills - written and oral - Critical thinking and time-management skills - Able to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment - Commitment to grassroots organizing and non-violent direct action as a means of effecting change Start Date: 5/31/10 Apply To Job

Field Organizer / Greenpeace / Miami, FL

2010-03-05T02:00:00.001-08:00

Greenpeace/Miami, FL (Work in TX, NY, OH, FL, or GA) POSITION TITLE: Field Organizer DEPARTMENT: Grassroots LOCATION: OH, NY, GA, FL, TX SUPERVISOR: Field Organizing Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the... More... POSITION TITLE: Field Organizer DEPARTMENT: Grassroots LOCATION: OH, NY, GA, FL, TX SUPERVISOR: Field Organizing Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the government accountable. You want to make elected officials pay attention to the people they represent instead of powerful corporate interests and hold corporations accountable to their environmental crimes. Us: Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of activists standing up to nuclear testing off the Alaskan Coast. These daring few effectively won a total ban on nuclear testing and launched Greenpeace's legacy of Ã¢â¬Å"bearing witnessÃ¢â¬ to environmental abuse. We continue to use non-violent direct action, creative confrontation, and grassroots organizing to build solutions to global warming, toxic pollution, the threat of nuclear energy expansion, and destruction of our ancient forests and oceans. Today, Greenpeace has 2.5 million members in 40 countries, and continues to lead the way to a clean and peaceful planet. And we're hiring field organizers to join the good fight. RESPONSIBILITIES: A Greenpeace Field Organizer is passionate, driven, strategic, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can quickly and effectively inspire communities to demand change from grocery chains selling threatened fish species or from shoes companies sourcing their leather from cattle ranchers clearing away tropical forests. You empower people to challenge their elected officials to make local chemical plants safer and to expose the polluter lobbyists who are undermining science-based climate legislation. You are happy wearing a suit to a morning lobby meeting with key allies and a local member of Congress, only to get paint on an old pair of jeans that evening while painting a banner with local volunteers. Specific responsibilities include: - Recruit, train, and develop volunteers into strong grassroots activists - Build lasting relationships with a variety of strategic allies - Plan and execute education and outreach events - Generate media coverage on Greenpeace issues - Build relationships with elected officials to ensure long-term action - Implement campaign tactics pressuring decision makers to become champions on key issues - Quickly develop knowledge of Greenpeace issues - Other responsibilities as required by the Field Organizing Director QUALIFICATIONS: - At least one year of grassroots organizing experience - Able to inspire a diverse group of people - Strong communication skills - written and oral - Critical thinking and time-management skills - Able to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment - Commitment to grassroots organizing and non-violent direct action as a means of effecting change Start Date: 5/31/10 Apply To Job

Field Organizer / Greenpeace / Atlanta, GA

2010-03-04T22:00:00.001-08:00

Greenpeace/Atlanta, GA (Work in TX, NY, OH, FL, or GA) POSITION TITLE: Field Organizer DEPARTMENT: Grassroots LOCATION: OH, NY, GA, FL, TX SUPERVISOR: Field Organizing Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the... More... POSITION TITLE: Field Organizer DEPARTMENT: Grassroots LOCATION: OH, NY, GA, FL, TX SUPERVISOR: Field Organizing Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the government accountable. You want to make elected officials pay attention to the people they represent instead of powerful corporate interests and hold corporations accountable to their environmental crimes. Us: Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of activists standing up to nuclear testing off the Alaskan Coast. These daring few effectively won a total ban on nuclear testing and launched Greenpeace's legacy of Ã¢â¬Å"bearing witnessÃ¢â¬ to environmental abuse. We continue to use non-violent direct action, creative confrontation, and grassroots organizing to build solutions to global warming, toxic pollution, the threat of nuclear energy expansion, and destruction of our ancient forests and oceans. Today, Greenpeace has 2.5 million members in 40 countries, and continues to lead the way to a clean and peaceful planet. And we're hiring field organizers to join the good fight. RESPONSIBILITIES: A Greenpeace Field Organizer is passionate, driven, strategic, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can quickly and effectively inspire communities to demand change from grocery chains selling threatened fish species or from shoes companies sourcing their leather from cattle ranchers clearing away tropical forests. You empower people to challenge their elected officials to make local chemical plants safer and to expose the polluter lobbyists who are undermining science-based climate legislation. You are happy wearing a suit to a morning lobby meeting with key allies and a local member of Congress, only to get paint on an old pair of jeans that evening while painting a banner with local volunteers. Specific responsibilities include: - Recruit, train, and develop volunteers into strong grassroots activists - Build lasting relationships with a variety of strategic allies - Plan and execute education and outreach events - Generate media coverage on Greenpeace issues - Build relationships with elected officials to ensure long-term action - Implement campaign tactics pressuring decision makers to become champions on key issues - Quickly develop knowledge of Greenpeace issues - Other responsibilities as required by the Field Organizing Director QUALIFICATIONS: - At least one year of grassroots organizing experience - Able to inspire a diverse group of people - Strong communication skills - written and oral - Critical thinking and time-management skills - Able to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment - Commitment to grassroots organizing and non-violent direct action as a means of effecting change Start Date: 5/31/10 Apply To Job

Corporate Social Responsability Leader Biotech/Pharma / Scion Staffing / New York , NY

2010-03-04T18:00:00.001-08:00

Scion Staffing/New York , NYTitle: Corporate Social Responsibility Leader - Biotech Job Description: Scion Nonprofit Staffing, www.nonprofitstaff.com, has been retained to conduct a search for a Corporate Responsibility Leader in its Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology practices. Our client has offices worldwide and collaborates with its global network of more than 240 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Position Overview The Lead for this practice will be responsible to continue to build and direct our client's work with companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. This person will have pertinent and significant responsibility and autonomy in delivering consulting projects and developing business opportunities that provide high value to our client's members and other leading companies that are interested in improving their sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance. Responsibilities Ã¢â¬Â¢ Consulting and Member Services: Act as a principal in delivering consulting services to member and non-member companies in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Areas of project focus may include: corporate social responsibility strategy development and performance assessment, reporting and transparency, stakeholder engagement, access to medicines and human rights, environmental sustainability, responsible supply chain management, and issues management. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Business Development and Recruitment: Recruit new member companies and identify new business opportunities. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Internal Practice Management: Represent the Pharmaceuticals/Biotech sector at strategy discussions and internal management meetings. Ã¢â¬Â¢ External Representation: Present at industry conferences; writing publications; form beneficial external partnerships; and create other opportunities to raise the profile of our client more broadly. Qualifications Ã¢â¬Â¢Master's degree in public policy, environmental management, business, law, or other relevant discipline required. Ã¢â¬Â¢7+ years consulting experience required, including: developing and maintaining senior-level client relationships, overseeing multiple projects under tight deadlines, and pursuing and creating business opportunities. Ã¢â¬Â¢Significant experience working in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Ã¢â¬Â¢Deep knowledge and experience in Corporate Social Responsibility: sustainable development, supply chain, environment, human rights, and stakeholder engagement. Ã¢â¬Â¢Experience in developing CSR-related methodologies, such as: sustainability reporting, social/environmental risk assessment, strategy design & implementation, or social/environmental impact indicator development. Ã¢â¬Â¢Experience with the European biotech/pharmaceuticals market is a plus. Ã¢â¬Â¢Proven leadership, mentorship and people skills and high ethical standards Ã¢â¬Â¢25-40% business travel Ã¢â¬Â¢Language skills: Fluent in English and an additional European language (highly preferred) Ã¢â¬Â¢Capacity to work in a collaborative work environment Diversity Our client is committed to developing an inclusive work environment, welcomes diversity, and is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation and Benefits This position is full-time and is based in New York, NY, and reports to the Managing Director for the East Coast. This wonderful position offers a superb working environment and fulfilling work plus a competitive starting base salary of up to $125,000, a merit bonus program, possible sign on bonus, and or relocation package, plus possible US sponsorship for non US citizens, and exceptional benefits! Our client offers a benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401k savings plan, paid time off (PTO), sick and other family friendly leaves, paid time off for volunteer activities and a casual atmosphere. Apply To Job

Corporate Social Responsibility Leader- Agriculture, Food & Beverage / Scion Staffing / San Francisco, CA

2010-03-04T14:00:00.001-08:00

Scion Staffing /San Francisco, CATitle: Corporate Social Responsibility Leader- Agriculture, Food & Beverage- SF, CA Job Location: San Francisco CA Scion Nonprofit Staffing, www.nonprofitstaff.com, has been retained to conduct a search for a Corporate Responsibility Leader for our client's Agriculture, Food and Beverage industry practices. Our client has offices worldwide and collaborates with its global network of more than 240 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Responsibilities Ã¢â¬Â¢ Consulting and Member Services: Act as a principal in delivering consulting services to member and non-member companies in the agriculture, food and beverage sectors. Areas of project focus may include: corporate social responsibility strategy development and performance assessment, reporting and transparency, stakeholder engagement, access to medicines and human rights, environmental sustainability, responsible supply chain management, and issues management. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Business Development and Recruitment: Recruit new member companies and identify new business opportunities. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Internal Practice Management: Represent the Agriculture, Food and Beverage sectors at strategy discussions and internal management meetings. Ã¢â¬Â¢ External Representation: Present at industry conferences; writing publications; form beneficial external partnerships; and create other opportunities to raise the profile of our client more broadly. Qualifications Ã¢â¬Â¢ Master's degree in public policy, environmental management, business, law, or other relevant discipline required. Ã¢â¬Â¢ 7+ years consulting experience required, including: developing and maintaining senior-level client relationships, overseeing multiple projects under tight deadlines, and pursuing and creating business opportunities. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Significant experience working in the agriculture, food and beverage industries. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Deep knowledge and experience in Corporate Social Responsibility: sustainable development, supply chain, environment, human rights, and stakeholder engagement. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in developing CSR-related methodologies, such as: sustainability reporting, social/environmental risk assessment, strategy design & implementation, or social/environmental impact indicator development. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience with the European agriculture, food and beverage markets is a plus. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven leadership, mentorship and people skills and high ethical standards Ã¢â¬Â¢ 25-40% business travel Ã¢â¬Â¢ Language skills: Fluent in English and an additional European language (highly preferred) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Capacity to work in a collaborative work environment Position Overview The Director, Agriculture, Food and Beverage will be responsible to continue to build and direct our client's work with companies in the agriculture, food and beverage sectors. This person will have pertinent and significant responsibility and autonomy in delivering consulting projects and developing business opportunities that provide high value to our client's members and other leading companies that are interested in improving their sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance. Compensation and Benefits This position is full-time and reports to the Senior Vice President, Advisory Services, preferably based in San Francisco or New York. This wonderful position offers a superb working environment and fulfilling work plus a competitive starting base salary of up to $125,000, a merit bonus program, possible sign on bonus, and or relocation package, plus possible US sponsorship for non US citizens, and exceptional benefits! The benefits package includes: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401k savings plan, paid time off (PTO), sick and other family friendly leaves, paid time off for volunteer activities and a casual but professional atmosphere! Apply To Job

Field Organizer / Greenpeace / New York, NY

2010-03-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

Greenpeace/New York, NY (Work in TX, NY, OH, FL, or GA) POSITION TITLE: Field Organizer DEPARTMENT: Grassroots LOCATION: OH, NY, GA, FL, TX SUPERVISOR: Field Organizing Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the... More... POSITION TITLE: Field Organizer DEPARTMENT: Grassroots LOCATION: OH, NY, GA, FL, TX SUPERVISOR: Field Organizing Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: Preferred deadline March 5, 2010, final deadline April 9, 2010 You: A passionate grassroots organizer who is ready to do what it takes to solve some of the world's worst environmental problems and to hold corporations and the government accountable. You want to make elected officials pay attention to the people they represent instead of powerful corporate interests and hold corporations accountable to their environmental crimes. Us: Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of activists standing up to nuclear testing off the Alaskan Coast. These daring few effectively won a total ban on nuclear testing and launched Greenpeace's legacy of Ã¢â¬Å"bearing witnessÃ¢â¬ to environmental abuse. We continue to use non-violent direct action, creative confrontation, and grassroots organizing to build solutions to global warming, toxic pollution, the threat of nuclear energy expansion, and destruction of our ancient forests and oceans. Today, Greenpeace has 2.5 million members in 40 countries, and continues to lead the way to a clean and peaceful planet. And we're hiring field organizers to join the good fight. RESPONSIBILITIES: A Greenpeace Field Organizer is passionate, driven, strategic, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can quickly and effectively inspire communities to demand change from grocery chains selling threatened fish species or from shoes companies sourcing their leather from cattle ranchers clearing away tropical forests. You empower people to challenge their elected officials to make local chemical plants safer and to expose the polluter lobbyists who are undermining science-based climate legislation. You are happy wearing a suit to a morning lobby meeting with key allies and a local member of Congress, only to get paint on an old pair of jeans that evening while painting a banner with local volunteers. Specific responsibilities include: - Recruit, train, and develop volunteers into strong grassroots activists - Build lasting relationships with a variety of strategic allies - Plan and execute education and outreach events - Generate media coverage on Greenpeace issues - Build relationships with elected officials to ensure long-term action - Implement campaign tactics pressuring decision makers to become champions on key issues - Quickly develop knowledge of Greenpeace issues - Other responsibilities as required by the Field Organizing Director QUALIFICATIONS: - At least one year of grassroots organizing experience - Able to inspire a diverse group of people - Strong communication skills - written and oral - Critical thinking and time-management skills - Able to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment - Commitment to grassroots organizing and non-violent direct action as a means of effecting change Start Date: 5/31/10 Apply To Job

Managing Consultant / Blu Skye Sustainability Consulting / San Francisco, CA

2010-03-04T06:00:00.000-08:00

Blu Skye Sustainability Consulting/San Francisco, CABackground Blu Skye is an innovative strategy consulting firm that inspires corporations to create positive global change. Blu Skye has embraced a new approach to strategy development and implementation that demonstrates how sustainability is the defining competitive advantage of the 21st Century. We have the tools and methods to accelerate a profound change (and the success stories to validate) Ã¢â¬â a change that is focused on tipping the paradigm of business as quickly as possible. Our team has a sense of urgency and enormous excitement about our role in changing the world. Our goal is a world that works for everyone: customers, employees, suppliers, communities, the environment and the world as a whole. When all aspects of society work together, the society thrives. Position Overview We are looking for a highly motivated, task and relationship-oriented leader who brings a foundation of consulting best practices, awareness of critical sustainability issues, and an ability to manage client relationships. This person will be a key player in consulting to the world's most influential organizations. The successful candidate will be one who questions the current paradigm of business and offers inventive, well-designed solutions to the global issues facing humanity. This person sees poverty, injustice, climate change, environmental degradation as interconnected to the needs of business. As a Managing Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, managing and delivering Blu Skye consulting engagements with large corporations across a variety of industries. Roles and Responsibilities Ã¢â¬Â¢ Develop and implement innovative value-creation strategies working in partnership with business leaders, NGOs, Government, thought leaders, and other stakeholders. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Learn and contribute to our unique approach and tool kit. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Become a trusted advisor for your clients and play an active role in business development and sales. Skills and Qualifications Ã¢â¬Â¢ An MBA or equivalent degree from a top-tier school and a strong record of professional success Ã¢â¬Â¢ At least 3-5 years (post-MBA) consulting experience in a well known firm and/or significant industry experience in related fields Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent grasp of business strategy as well as organizational and leadership issues Ã¢â¬Â¢ A clearly demonstrated potential to develop new client relationships and consulting services Ã¢â¬Â¢ Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills Character Attributes Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong character and a passion for self discovery and personal development Ã¢â¬Â¢ Capable of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects Ã¢â¬Â¢ Able to see multiple perspectives, work with complexity and ambiguity, and create innovative solutions to challenging problems Ã¢â¬Â¢ Passionate about making a real difference in the world Ã¢â¬Â¢ Driven, hardworking, and comfortable in a dynamic, sometimes chaotic environment Ã¢â¬Â¢ Unwilling to settle for anything less than growing and learning on both professional and personal levels to realize your fullest potential Ã¢â¬â full of tenacity, passion, integrity and a commitment to quality The Rewards Ã¢â¬Â¢ The chance to help grow a firm that will change the world for good Ã¢â¬Â¢ An opportunity to operate with a high degree of autonomy and interdependence in a collegial, fun, fast-paced environment with people who share a common mission and a love for what we do. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to innovate, and expand your role as you demonstrate your ability to do additional work and take on new responsibilities Ã¢â¬Â¢ Incentive-based compensation that shares the rewards of success and growth Apply To Job

Report Developer / Green Mountain Energy / Dallas, TX

2010-03-04T02:00:00.001-08:00

Green Mountain Energy/Dallas, TXGreen Mountain Energy Company is the nation's leading retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions. Green Mountain offers residential, business, institutional and governmental customers an easy way to purchase cleaner, affordable electricity products, as well as the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint. The company has three primary business units: residential electricity, commercial electricity, and carbon offsets. This business strategy is designed to keep us in the forefront of the sustainability industry. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Green Mountain Energy Company began in Vermont in 1997 with a simple idea: Use the power of consumer choice to change the way power is made. Position Title: Report Developer Position Summary: Green Mountain is looking for a Record Developer that is capable of working in a dynamic, fast paced environment. This role will ideally be able to work on multiple and shifting projects and priorities as needed. The Record Developer will report to Manager of Reporting Services in our Commercial Division. Develop standardized management reports in SSRS 2008. Work with report administration staff to deploy, schedule and set up report distribution in SSRS. Clarify reporting requirements and report specifications with business analysts. Develop report design specifications. Work with web application developers to integrate SSRS reports into existing on-line web applications: Position Responsibilities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Have a Proactive attitude Ã¢â¬Â¢ Advanced expertise in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services 2005/2008 report design, development and deployment Ã¢â¬Â¢ Advanced expertise in writing and tuning SQL queries and T-SQL language programming Ã¢â¬Â¢ Advanced expertise with Visual Studio 2008 and Business Intelligence Development Studio 2008 Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge and experience with source control management systems Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to work well in a team in collaboration with developers, customers, project managers, and requirements analysts Ã¢â¬Â¢ Uses clear oral and written communication Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in interpreting functional specifications and developing software design specifications Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in developing reporting solutions that are integrated with MS desktop tools (e.g., MS Access, Excel) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in integrating SSRS reports with .NET applications Ã¢â¬Â¢ Perform analysis and identify solutions for moderately to complex technical and business problems Ã¢â¬Â¢ Understand and contribute to functional requirements within the organization Ã¢â¬Â¢ Design, develop, test, document, implement and maintain internally developed applications Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide technical support to project team members Ã¢â¬Â¢ Manage assigned projects to schedule Ã¢â¬Â¢ Keep current with industry trends and technologies/standards and research, recommend, and apply new technologies as they emerge Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist in the development of standards for application development and create procedures that adhere to those standards in the performance of duties Ã¢â¬Â¢ Moderate to Expert level knowledge of VB.NET programming Required Skills and Experience: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience developing and supporting legacy applications with VB/VBScript, SQL Ã¢â¬Â¢ Solid working knowledge of SQL Server (T-SQL programming), SQL Reporting Services, MS Windows, IIS, Microsoft Work, Excel, and Access Ã¢â¬Â¢ Working knowledge of .Net Framework 2.0 and 3.5 Ã¢â¬Â¢ This is a mid-level position so individuals with a minimum of 3-5 years of report development. We are seeking local candidates with a stable work history and a GREAT ATTITUDE! Please respond if you think you have what it takes to be a Reconciliation Analyst. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to us at: bestjobs@GreenMountain.com. The subject field of your email must include the job code TH031034. Please submit the document in PC compatible Word or rich text file. Apply To Job

Technical Planner / Southern California Edison / Valencia, CA

2010-03-03T22:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Valencia, CABasic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum of five years experience as a planner or an equivalent position in a substation, transmission, distribution, generation, or related facility/field. Core Competencies: - A combination of education, training, and experience to gain knowledge and skills equivalent to those typically possessed by a high school graduate. - Demonstrated thorough knowledge of engineering principles, distribution design standards, construction standards, electrical service requirements, and industry practices. - Demonstrated experience determining scope of work, method of service, and construction methods for overhead and underground facilities. - Demonstrated experience preparing work orders or construction plans on projects. - Demonstrated experience using interpersonal skills to handle customer relations issues in an effective manner, which result in win-win situations. - Demonstrated experience managing multiple and or sensitive projects and functioning effectively under tight time constraints, shifting priorities and making critical decisions with minimal supervision. - Demonstrated experience serving as a project leader for the design and implementation of complex design projects, as well as planning, influencing, anticipating, and communicating conditions, trends and corrective actions in operational areas. - Demonstrated ability to serve as senior staff expert and provide leadership, direction, training and mentoring to staff. - Must possess a valid California driver's license. - Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients' business needs. - Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact. - Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and other work units. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy and quality of information and for achieving results. - Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and the internet. COMMENTS : Additional testing may be administered as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: Demonstrated experience in SCE systems such as DPI, DSRP, CSS and knowledge of resource books such as DDS, UGS, ESR, Overhead and Underground Construction Manuals. Typical Responsibilities: The Technical Design Planner 3 position is responsible for overseeing and/or preparing complex electrical designs for a number of internal organizations. Typical responsibilities include: communicating with customers, Distribution Engineering, Distribution Operations Center and other internal organizations to determine technical requirements regarding the design of new customer-driven projects; defining the scope and operational requirements for preparation of preliminary electrical and civil design; coordinating design activities for all infrastructure replacement programs, including WCR circuits, capacitors, deteriorated structures, cable replacement, switch replacement, and AR replacement programs; overseeing the design of major under grounding projects;coordinating with Distribution Engineering, Civil Construction, PMO, Drafting, Scheduling, Construction, Environmental, and other internal organizations to create electrical designs for new distribution circuitry (DSP); preparing work order documents, preparing and reviewing work order drawings, and completing and approving final work order packages; ordering materials and identifying expected construction labor and timeframes; completing all necessary contracts, invoices, and easement requests; applying for necessary permits, FAA approval and submitting environmental reviews to prepare project for eventual construction; forwarding completed work order packages to sponsor organization and updating all internal systems as required; assisting Designers and other team members with technical issues; acting as a team leader in coordinating efforts of contract planners, engineers, customers, and all other internal sources for the purpose of creating a high quality electrical design in a timely manner; acting as a mentor to Planner and Designer classifications, while providing assistance, guidance and instruction to other team members; supporting system emergencies as they arise; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Administrative Assistant / ClimateWorks Foundation / San Francisco, CA

2010-03-03T18:00:00.001-08:00

ClimateWorks Foundation/San Francisco, CAFull Time About the Organization ClimateWorks is a worldwide network of philanthropic and non-governmental organizations whose goal is to prevent dangerous climate change. Our objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 billion metric tons per year by the year 2030, and ensure that global average temperatures do not increase by more than 2ÃÂ° Celsius Ã¢â¬â a threshold that most climate scientists describe as a dangerous tipping point. To achieve this objective, ClimateWorks promotes smart government policies that reduce reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources; rapidly deploy clean, efficient energy technologies and low-carbon infrastructure; and reduce the rate of deforestation in the world's largest, most threatened tropical forests. We prioritize this work in the nations, regions, and economic sectors responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions Ã¢â¬â thus increasing our chances of success. ClimateWorks' unique strategy rests on three organizational pillars: * The ClimateWorks Foundation manages the Network, conducts in-depth policy research and economic analyses, raises needed funds, and sets funding priorities based on the most urgent challenges and largest opportunities for reducing emissions. * Regional Climate Foundations manage grant portfolios in priority nations, focusing on local and regional politics and campaign-style advocacy. They draw on deep, in-country political expertise and understanding of local conditions to lay the groundwork for policy victories. * Best Practice Networks put world-class knowledge to work in the sectors responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions. The policy analysts, technologists, and former regulators who staff Best Practice Networks are deeply embedded in the policymaking process and know how to work with decision makers to ensure policy efficacy. Administrative Assistant ClimateWorks is seeking a committed, responsible, and energetic individual to provide organizational and administrative support to its program team. The Administrative Assistant will work in a challenging environment requiring detail-oriented work, quick thinking, independence, and professionalism. As a member of the ClimateWorks team, the Administrative Assistant will experience the benefits of working in a new global venture, including the cultivation of close working relationships and an exposure to high-impact environmental work. This unique blend creates an incredible opportunity for someone seeking an entry-level position in the environmental or philanthropic fields. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following and other duties as assigned: * Assist Program Officers and other team members with scheduling and coordination of conference calls, meetings, workshops, and interviews. * Maintain schedules and calendars for the program team and other groups in the Network. * Support the team with travel arrangements, processing expenses, and managing vendor and consultant contracts. * Support the program team with discrete program-oriented research tasks. ÃÂ * Assist with production and quality control of outgoing work products, including editing and formatting word and power point documents. * Manage meeting setup and cleanup including document preparation and catering/ logistics coordination. * Take notes at meetings and file work products within knowledge management system. * Maintain grantee/partner data and files. * Correspond via phone and/or email with colleagues and vendors. * Provide general organizational and operations support. Qualifications The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications: * 1 year+ experience in an office administrative or similar role * BA degree or equivalent (environmental science and/or policy coursework helpful) * Previous experience maintaining complex calendars and coordinating meetings/events * Attention to detail and strong organizational skills * Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills * Competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook * Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision * Ability to keep calm under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task * Good personal and interpersonal communications skills * Previous work with grants administration preferred * Experience developing and managing databases preferred * Commitment to the mission of ClimateWorks Compensation and Benefits The expected start date for this position is May 2010. The position will be located in San Francisco, California and will be open until filled. ClimateWorks Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. To Apply To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements: http://www.ceaconsulting.com/...t=CEA&jobId=72 Inquiries received via phone call or direct email will not be eligible for review. ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. March 2010Apply To Job

BUILDING PERFORMANCE/WEATHERIZATION CLASS AND LAB INSTRUCTOR / SolarOne / New York, NY

2010-03-03T14:00:00.001-08:00

SolarOne/New York, NYJob Description: Solar One, an award-winning environmental education, energy advocacy and green career job training organization in New York City, seeks part time instructors for our Building Performance and Weatherization courses. Soon to be a Building Performance Institute (BPI) affiliated training organization, this course prepares workers for entry level air sealing and insulation crew work (aka Ã¢â¬Å"retrofitting and/or weatherizationÃ¢â¬) based on expected (but not yet released) standards for the BPI field site Ã¢â¬Å"InstallerÃ¢â¬ certificate exam in air sealing and insulation from the Building Performance Institute (BPI). The course also introduces students to the concept and practice of energy efficiency, including methods for assessing the energy use of new and existing buildings and techniques for retrofitting buildings to increase efficiency, to include: the role of energy efficiency in mitigating climate change and lowering energy costs; overview of BPI, NYSERDA, WAP agencies and private contractors in weatherization field; basic building science and a Ã¢â¬Å"whole systemÃ¢â¬ approach to assessing energy usage in buildings; applying best practices in health and safety to buildings and working conditions; experience with common air sealing and insulation materials; and using Ã¢â¬Å"blower doorÃ¢â¬ technology to gauge air flow in residential housing. Solar One part time instructors report to the Solar One Training Director and collaborate closely with Solar One Green Job Training Program and Career Development Directors. Candidate Qualifications: Candidates must hold one or more industry recognized Building Performance certifications (BPI Building Analyst, HERS Rater, LEED AP, etc.), and have a general background in the building trades including basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, green building maintenance and building science. Candidates must also possess a strong desire to work with unemployed and underemployed low and moderate income adults residing in environmental justice areas in New York City; be committed to a Ã¢â¬Å"green for allÃ¢â¬ mission; have group facilitation and/or prior teaching experience; and energy efficiency and weatherization work experience. Prior field experience with a WAP agency or NYSERDA approved contractor highly desirable. Solar One is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We are committed to diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status. EOE/AA/Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Pay is strongly competitive, and teaching schedules can be flexibly arranged. Solar One, an award-winning environmental education, energy advocacy and green career job training organization in New York City, has developed a comprehensive environmental education and green careers job training program that has been tailored specifically to the needs of New York's community workforce agencies and supports PlaNYC and the City's new green economic development strategy. Solar One's Green Career Job Training Program offers environmental literacy education as well as hard skill technical training in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building maintenance, deconstruction & materials management and horticulture to low income adults residing in environmental justice areas in New York City. Participants include chronically unemployed and underemployed individuals in workforce training programs that serve the formally incarcerated and/or addicted, disconnected youth, veterans, the homeless, and residents of public housing. Classes taught by experienced professionals are enhanced by field site opportunites through Solar One's parent nonprofit, the Community Environmental Center (CEC) as well as other WAP agencies and NYSERDA-approved Solar PV and Solar Thermal contractors. Current communtiy workforce partners include the Vocational Foundation Institute (VFI); STRIVE, East Harlem; Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School; BuildingWorks (National Council of Carpenters); the Consortium for Worker Education (CWE); Covenant House; Green City Force; Common Ground; Phoenix House; Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW); the Cooperative Technical High School and District 79. In 2009, the Solar One Green Career Job Training Program served as an on-ramp to green collar jobs for nearly 300 students. In 2010, Solar One expects to serve up to 1,000 individuals through these and other partners. Solar One delivers custom, focused currcula in the following subject areas: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Environmental Literacy courses introduce underskilled and transitional workers to climate change, the emerging green economy and sustainable practices. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Building Performance courses introduce students to the concept and practice of energy efficiency, including methods for assessing the energy use of new and existing buildings and techniques for retrofitting buildings to increase efficiency. Soon to be a Building Performance Institute (BPI)-affiliated training organization, Solar One is currently developing curriculum for BPI's Ã¢â¬Å"Air Sealing and Insulation ProfessionalÃ¢â¬ certificate. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Solar Photovoltaic and Thermal Installation courses teach the science and mechanics of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems, providing students with hands-on installation training, and exposing them to current information on grid-interconnection, net-metering and rebates. Solar One teaches a precertification entry-level solar installation course modeled on the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)-entry level exam to students in a green construction training program at STRIVE, East Harlem that is an on ramp to a 40 hour certification course at Bronx Community College (BCC). Ã¢â¬Â¢ Green Building Maintenance courses teach methods for building management to promote occupant health and resource efficiency, with particular attention given to three elements: a healthy indoor environment, maximum energy efficiency, and conservative, thoughtful use of natural resources. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Deconstruction, Materials Management and Recycling courses teach the skills required for a closed-loop waste reduction demolition processes by extracting and saving usable building materials for re-use. This program is in development with a sister organization (and CEC affiliate), Build It Green (BIG), one of two salvage recycling organizations in New York City. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Horticulture, Landscaping and Park Maintenance courses teach students how to plant and maintain sustainable urban forests & grasslands and how to conduct research and promote the many benefits of sustainable greenery. Apply To Job

HR and Community Development Manager / Suntech / Phoenix, AZ

2010-03-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

Suntech/Phoenix, AZSolar Energy! HR and Community Development Manager We are a leader in the development of large scale solar energy systems worldwide focusing on solutions for utilities in the United States. Our high growth and position in the renewable energy industry offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to manage the delivery of a full spectrum of human resources and community relations issues while focusing on daily HR service and operational requirements. This position handles core functions efficiently and effectively to comply with state and federal employment regulations to minimize liability for the company. This key role will oversee HR activities to include development and implementation of programs to support the overall growth of the organization, productivity improvement and employee relations within the community. Duties/Responsibilities Ã¢â¬Â¢ Advisor regarding local HR policy and programs for employees and managers Ã¢â¬Â¢ Manage short-term, high-volume hiring of line workforce with local recruiting and hiring agencies Ã¢â¬Â¢ Interact with surrounding community and participate in programs to expand company presence within the area Ã¢â¬Â¢ Respond upon demand to legal changes and management and employee needs to meet state and federal employment regulations to minimize liability for the company Ã¢â¬Â¢ Oversee and administer employee benefits, insurance and training Ã¢â¬Â¢ Process new hires and terminations Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintain all the relevant employee data and submit relevant reports to government and management in a timely manner Ã¢â¬Â¢ Obtain market surveys and create compensation ranges and strategies to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness Ã¢â¬Â¢ Manage employee relations issues and provide counseling & guidance to the employees and managers when the employee relations issues arise Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide support to corporate HR employees Ã¢â¬Â¢ Perform other related duties as required Ã¢â¬Â¢ Develop local-focused job training programs Requirements Ã¢â¬Â¢ Bachelors Degree in human resources, business, or related field required and 5+ years of human resources management/generalist experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong knowledge of employee relations, human resources management, and human resources principles Ã¢â¬Â¢ Bilingual; Fluent in Spanish and English Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent knowledge of labor laws and regulations at both the state and federal level, including specific Arizona experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and employee relations skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Startup company experience preferred Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated knowledge in recruiting and on-boarding large workforce efficiently with high retention rate; in a manufacturing setting preferred Ã¢â¬Â¢ Self-motivated, team player, multi-tasker, priority focused Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to effectively communicate with employees and executives at all levels of the organization Ã¢â¬Â¢ High level of confidentiality and professionalism Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in the MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, HRIS system, Performance Management System Email jobs2009@suntechamerica.com with your resume and short cover letter. Include the position title for which you would like to be considered in the subject line. Please include your salary requirement. We expect to receive many responses and unfortunately, are not able to reply to those not selected. Please no phone calls. Equal Opportunity Employer Recruiters please do not respond to this posting. Apply To Job

Office Operations Manager / Energy Market Innovations (EMI) / Seattle, WA

2010-03-03T06:00:00.000-08:00

Energy Market Innovations (EMI)/Seattle, WAEnergy Market Innovations, Inc. (EMI), headquartered in downtown Seattle, Washington, is growing rapidly and seeks an Office Operations Manager to formalize and manage the support function of our business. EMI consults with electric and gas utilities to develop strategies and programs to promote energy efficiency. We offer a flexible, fun and collaborative working environment and encourage each other's creativity and intellectual curiosity to drive value for our client's needs. This is a full-time opportunity for a unique individual who is able to proactively establish systems that will organize and coordinate our office operations and procedures while also providing administrative support in a small fast paced business environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ã¢â¬Â¢ RFP Tracking Ã¢â¬â Create and administer processes to conduct RFP searches, log incoming requests, and project manage internal proposal development. Accountable for meeting RFP tracking metrics. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proposal Development Ã¢â¬â Manage proposal production processes, including updating qualifications and marketing materials, coordinating with technical staff and subcontractors. Accountable for meeting proposal schedules. Ã¢â¬Â¢ General Accounting Ã¢â¬â Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable, including deposits, general ledger, monthly report preparation for management team, and conducting quality control checks. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Contract Management Ã¢â¬â responsible for managing contract files with clients and subcontractors, tracking expiration dates, and ensuring compliance with insurance and other provisions. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Invoicing Ã¢â¬â Generate monthly invoices to clients with supporting documentation and approval by project managers. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Payroll Ã¢â¬â Coordinate with payroll service to report hours, track adjustments, and manage payroll reports and related files. Ã¢â¬Â¢ HR Support Ã¢â¬â Provide HR support in the areas of compliance, recruiting, on and off-boarding, benefits, and performance management. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Administrative Supervision Ã¢â¬â As we grow, this position will supervise administrative support to facilitate day-to-day priorities including word processing support, travel planning, expense reports, and fielding telephone calls. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Document Production Ã¢â¬â Assist in producing presentations, proposals and reports for conferences and clients. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Facilities Management Ã¢â¬â Facilities management including coordination with technical support, equipment procurement, and managing tenant/landlord relationship to ensure facilities meet EMI's needs. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Administrative Support Ã¢â¬â Perform a wide-variety of clerical duties including filing, photocopying, faxing, supplies management, and ensuring a clean and functional environment. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Performance Ã¢â¬â Ensure organization effectiveness and efficiency. Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience as an Office Manager or Executive or Administrative Assistant. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Exceptional written communication skills including ability to complete technical editing, strict eye for grammar, spelling, and overall readability of all EMI documents. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to manage multiple tasks and balance competing short and longer term priorities. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Highly effective interpersonal skills to handle various interactions including sensitive and confidential situations. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent listening and verbal communication skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Expert level proficiency with MS Word. Ability to work easily and competently with long and complex documents (e.g., 100+ pages, multiple section headers, figure and table references), design and establish company templates (normal.dot) files. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proficiency with Macintosh and Windows environments, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Visio/Inspiration. Ã¢â¬Â¢ A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. If you are a bright, career-minded individual with experience in a growing, fast-paced small office environment we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume to careers@emi1.com EMI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive salaries and benefits. Come be part of our high performance team! To learn more about EMI, visit us at www.EMIconsulting.comApply To Job

Program Associate, Energy / United Nations Foundation / Washington, DC

2010-03-03T02:00:00.001-08:00

United Nations Foundation/Washington, DCUnited Nations Foundation (UNF)/Better World Fund (BWF) Program Associate, Energy Vacancy Announcement OVERVIEW The Program Associate for Energy contributes to the development and management of the energy portfolio in collaboration with the Vice President, Energy and Climate, and other UN Foundation staff. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE The Program Associate reports to the Vice President, Energy and Climate. RESPONSIBILITIES/DELIVERABLES Ã¢â¬Â¢ Coordinate state initiatives as related to Energy Future Coalition (EFC) campaigns, including the development and implementation of campaign strategies. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Act as EFC lead liaison to state and local organizations and governmental offices, including conducting partnership outreach, event planning and strategy development for implementation of state campaigns; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Conduct research on behalf of the EFC in areas relating to energy, climate, development and policy issues, especially with regard to energy efficiency and transmission; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Collaborate on the development of public affairs strategy and produce written material for Coalition campaigns and Congressional outreach; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Develop and maintain strong working relationships with state and local energy efficiency and transmission organizations. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Represent the Coalition and Foundation at outside meetings and professional gatherings; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Coordinate events associated with program goals; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist with the coordination of the work of consultants as needed; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Other duties as assigned. SELECTION CRITERIA Ã¢â¬Â¢ College degree required in related field. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Personal commitment to EFC/UNF's vision and the ability to articulate it to others in a manner that motives them to action. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong interpersonal and communications skills required. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Familiarity with energy efficiency and transmission policy, a plus. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Self starter. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to develop, maintain, and enjoy effective working relationships with people from a wide variety of organizations and with a wide variety of functional expertise. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Previous experience administering and monitoring commitments to and from external partners and other departments. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Previous experience developing written materials (analyses, reports, talking points, etc.) for senior executives and members of boards of directors. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Campaign organizing experience, a plus. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Openness and flexibility. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Stress tolerance and resilience. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Communications skills (listen, speaking, and writing). Ã¢â¬Â¢ Continuous learning skills and the ability to synthesize information. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Multi-sector experience. LOCATION UNF is located at 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 400 in Washington D.C. (Metro: Dupont Circle). COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary commensurate with experience. Actual salary will depend on qualifications and anticipated contribution to the Foundation. UNF pays 100% of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance premiums for its employees and 75% of medical and vision for employees' dependents. In addition, UNF provides 20 days of paid vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, three personal days per year, an immediately vested 150% matching 403(b) contribution up to a limit of six-percent of employee pay, Metro Pass benefits, and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care. TO APPLY Please apply on-line at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=488055 Submit a current resume and cover letter online. Only completed applications with both a resume and cover letter will be considered. Please upload your resume and cover letter as one document or cut and paste your cover letter into the notes section of the online application. UNF/BWF is an AA/EEO employer. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Apply To Job

Director of Business Development / Pace Global Energy Services / Fairfax, VA

2010-03-02T22:00:00.001-08:00

Pace Global Energy Services/Fairfax, VAPace, a leading global energy and carbon consulting firm with headquarters in the Washington DC metropolitan area and offices in Houston, London, Moscow, Columbia, New York, San Diego and Sacramento seeks a range of energy professionals for its rapidly growing offices around the world. Pace is currently seeking a Director of Business Development. As a Director, Business Development for Pace Global Energy Services (Pace) Energy & Carbon Management Practice, you will be expected to lead Paces sales efforts focused on those responsible for Energy Management, Energy Procurement, Carbon Management and Sustainability within commercial, industrial and governmental markets. In this capacity, you will be expected to perform the following functions: - Assume lead responsibility for the development of contacts and sales prospects for Paces Energy & Carbon Management Services and related program offerings; - Efficiently develop and qualify leads, while maintaining a transparent view of the sales funnel through regular population of Vision (Paces customer relationship management system); - Represent Pace professionally and responsively in the marketplace; - Provide leadership and experience in the ongoing development of our sales process; - Provide market and strategic input to support ongoing improvements to our strategic sales approach, product definition, pitch and plans; - Perform research, develop sales presentations and write proposals, working with Pace personnel as appropriate and available, to facilitate sales through effective, professionally packaged information; - Work closely with Paces Senior Management on proposal pricing and collaboration on sales activities; - Provide input into Paces marketing processes to aid in sales; - Work independently and in partnership with the Energy & Carbon Management sales team to achieve sales goals; - Apply a high level of energy and focus on the sales process and to drive sales closings; - Maintain a high level of communication, transparency and accountability while working remotely; - Travel as necessary to achieve sales goals, including making frequent visits to the Fairfax, VA office to ensure effective communication and collaboration on relevant sales and marketing activities. Qualifications - 10 years + business to business direct sales experience in the energy, management consulting, finance or software industries. - Exceptional written and oral communication skills with a history of presenting to CXO, VP and Director level executives within large commercial, industrial, and governmental organizations. - Proficient with MS Office and Internet applications. High level of comfort with information technology. For more than 30 years, Pace has specialized in providing innovative services to support its clients address increasingly complex energy strategies and transactions. Pace serves a diverse client base ranging from electric and gas utilities, energy consuming industrials, energy companies, developers and financial institutions throughout the world and our exceptional energy professionals enable us to offer insightful market, strategic, and tactical perspectives that help clients solve their energy issues. Our energy professionals have extensive knowledge in all areas of the energy value chain from production to consumption and functional expertise in Engineering, Fuel, Power, Energy Management, Finance, Regulatory affairs, and Risk Management. For additional information about Pace visit our informative website at www.paceglobal.com Equal Employment Opportunity Apply To Job

Global Research Associate / ClimateWorks Foundation / San Francisco, CA

2010-03-02T18:00:00.001-08:00

ClimateWorks Foundation/San Francisco, CAFull Time About the Organization ClimateWorks is a worldwide network of philanthropic and non-governmental organizations whose goal is to prevent dangerous climate change. Our objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 billion metric tons per year by the year 2030, and ensure that global average temperatures do not increase by more than 2ÃÂ° Celsius Ã¢â¬â a threshold that most climate scientists describe as a dangerous tipping point. To achieve this objective, ClimateWorks promotes smart government policies that reduce reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources; rapidly deploy clean, efficient energy technologies and low-carbon infrastructure; and reduce the rate of deforestation in the world's largest, most threatened tropical forests. We prioritize this work in the nations, regions, and economic sectors responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions Ã¢â¬â thus increasing our chances of success. ClimateWorks' unique strategy rests on three organizational pillars: * The ClimateWorks Foundation manages the Network, conducts in-depth policy research and economic analyses, raises needed funds, and sets funding priorities based on the most urgent challenges and largest opportunities for reducing emissions. * Regional Climate Foundations manage grant portfolios in priority nations, focusing on local and regional politics and campaign-style advocacy. They draw on deep, in-country political expertise and understanding of local conditions to lay the groundwork for policy victories. * Best Practice Networks put world-class knowledge to work in the sectors responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions. The policy analysts, technologists, and former regulators who staff Best Practice Networks are deeply embedded in the policymaking process and know how to work with decision makers to ensure policy efficacy. Global Research Associate ClimateWorks is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate to provide research and analytical support to ClimateWorks. (S)he will support the Foundation's resource budgeting and grant review process with rigorous quantitative evaluation of carbon mitigation opportunities. As such, the Associate will be deeply familiar with the Foundation's grant evaluation tools and methodology, as well as the quantitative models and analytical approaches required. In addition, working with the Foundation's senior leaders, the Associate will design and manage other complex research assignments, and provide project management and communications support. The Research Associate will have exceptional quantitative skills, a proven interest in climate change/ clean technology research, written and oral communication skills, and a solid understanding of issues related to public policy and political strategy. This position will work on projects of both national and international scope. The Associate will work in a challenging environment that requires detail-oriented, independent work, quick thinking, and professional interactions. Due to the nature of the work, the Associate must be comfortable managing a varying work load that can be, at times, both heavy and time-sensitive. The Associate will report to the Director of Global Research. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following and other duties as assigned: * Perform rigorous quantitative analysis of complex cost curve models after a short period of training * Respond to requests for analysis related to complex excel models and databases * Design and manage complex research assignments * Assist in the writing, editing, and management of select ClimateWorks' communications materials * Correspond via phone, letters and/or email with clients, vendors and associates * Assist with production and quality control of outgoing work products * Provide general program support Qualifications The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications: * BA degree or equivalent (scientific background preferred; economics, public policy coursework helpful) * 2 years+ experience in a research/analytical role * Exceptional analytical skills * Exceptional writing, editing and communications skills * Attention to detail and strong organizational skills * Experience working in service to broad range of clients and stakeholders * Competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and basic HTML/web content management systems * Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision * Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task * Passion for environmental issues * Willingness to travel internationally on occasion * Foreign language skills a plus Compensation and Benefits The expected start date for this position is May 2010. The position will be located in San Francisco, California. ClimateWorks Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. To Apply To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements: http://www.ceaconsulting.com/...t=CEA&jobId=71 Inquiries received via phone call or direct email will not be eligible for review. ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. March 2010Apply To Job

Marketing Project Manager / Southern California Edison / Rosemead, CA

2010-03-02T14:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CABasic Qualifications: Must have five or more years experience working with core marketing processes such as market needs analysis, product planning, positioning, messaging, and campaign development and execution. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Business, or Technical Discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses two or more years of program or project management experience in the field of marketing. - Demonstrated experience interfacing and collaborating with peers, management, other departments and external vendors. - Demonstrated experience working with project management tools and/or techniques in developing, managing and implementing multiple projects concurrently to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget. - Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams. - Demonstrated experience developing and delivering presentations. - Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Visio. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective decision making and results delivery as well as the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This posting will result in two job openings. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and execution of marketing strategies to create awareness and increase customer participation in Southern California Edison's programs and services, including energy efficiency and load shifting programs. Typical responsibilities will include: working with program management, sales, operations, and executives to develop marketing plans and campaigns; driving program positioning, messaging and content creation for all marketing materials to generate positive market awareness and to help carry prospects through the entire sales cycle; driving and delivering projects such as development of sales collateral and presentations, website content, online marketing campaigns, customer events, and public relations; implementing project requirements/objectives in accordance with department and customer objectives and goals; ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget; executing and managing timeline and making strategic decisions regarding changing project direction; identifying and managing resolution of medium to semi complex issues, and working hand in hand with designated personnel and/or vendors to ensure timely completion of tasks and overall project; working collaboratively with internal business partners and external vendors; interacting regularly with all levels of management and acting as a subject matter expert for business marketing; managing and directing cross-functional development teams to address issues and solve problems; representing the company with contractors, suppliers and other vendors as required; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Senior Protection Engineer / Southern California Edison / Pomona, CA

2010-03-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

Southern California Edison/Pomona, CABasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or scientific/technical field. Must have experience with electric utility substation engineering. Must have experience with substation protection/ automation systems. Core Competencies: - Typically possesses twelve or more years of engineering experience. - Demonstrated knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services. - Demonstrated experience managing projects, including identifying, maintaining, and/or adjusting the scope and/or resources, and overseeing the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance. - Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused, to appropriately identify and respond to client's business needs, facilitate the presentation of recommendations, effectively present complex and/or technical information to a wide audience, and guide discussions toward the attainment of mutually acceptable goals and outcomes. - Demonstrated ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues. - Must demonstrate the ability to accurately analyze information, make strategic decisions/recommendations, and guide others' decision making by identifying the anticipated benefits, consequences, and impacts of alternatives. - Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative, be accountable for individual and team results, and motivate self and others to set and achieve high performance standards. - Must demonstrate the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in. - Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: Professional Engineer's License Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Protection Engineering department by acting as senior protection engineer. Typical responsibilities will include: managing the technical requirements of NERC regulations and their impact on protection/automation systems; Providing technical field support for protection/automation systems; Managing the application of new and existing system Digital Fault Recorders; Managing the technical and scoping input to the Relay Replacement Program; Providing technical assistance to the Area Protection Engineers; Performing assignments while acting independently, and may direct the work of others or lead technical teams; Providing recommendations and implementing action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness; and performing other duties and responsibilities as required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply To Job

Senior Power Systems Project Manager / Southern California Edison / Rosemead, CA

2010-03-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience in the power and energy markets. Core Competencies: - Bachelor's degree in power system engineering, quantitative economics, mathematics, or similar discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses seven or more years experience in transmission and generation operation and expansion planning, including experience with: processes and tools; operations research; statistics; decision making techniques and tools; and building complex engineering and economic models. - Typically possesses five or more years of supervisory or project management experience. - Demonstrated experience leading complex projects with minimum supervision, working in a team setting and coordinating work across functions and departments in developing information and solutions. - Demonstrated experience in operation and expansion planning of generation and transmission assets in the deregulated wholesale power markets. - Demonstrated experience with power flow and contingency analysis in high voltage transmission networks, as well as production costing models based on classic and security constrained unit commitment and economic dispatch. - Demonstrated experience with power flow, simulation and optimization models. - Demonstrated experience with high-level programming, scripting languages, and relational databases. - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the operation and planning functions of the California ISO (CAISO) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), or similar, high voltage transmission grid and generation system. - Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare regulatory and compliance reports and present complex technical information in non-technical language. - Must be proficient with software tools such as MS Word, Excel, Access, or other databases. - Must demonstrate the ability to develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation skills, leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties. Preferences: MBA/MA/MS or Ph.D degree in power system engineering, quantitative economics, mathematics, or similar discipline. Experience using stochastic processes to analyze financial and technical uncertainties and risks relevant to operation and transmission planning as well as power and CRR procurement. Typical Responsibilities: The project manager will be responsible for leading analytical and engineering studies and serving as a transmission technical expert, providing transmission-oriented input and recommendations to the least cost dispatch and power and Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) procurement processes. Typical responsibilities will include: Directing the preparation of transmission related inputs and leading and performing power flow and short-term, mid-term and longer-term production costing analysis based on security constrained unit commitment, detecting congestions and estimating congestion costs relevant for the right decisions in power and CRR valuations and procurement processes; coordinating maintenance of short, mid and long-term generation and transmission databases, CAISO CRR, and day-ahead integrated forward market full network models; and working closely with the power contracts, scheduling, and real time trading organizations to provide transmission related inputs, analytical support, and negotiation assistance for evaluating short-term and long-term power and energy contract opportunities. The project manager will be also responsible for providing analytical support for regulatory compliance filings to the CPUC, in-house development of optimization and simulation models, energy planning documentation as necessary, and performing other duties and responsibilities as required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Telecommunication Network Specialist / Southern California Edison / Irwindale, CA

2010-03-02T02:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Irwindale, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience with telecommunications transport systems. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. - Typically possesses four or more years of experience in Information Technology with an emphasis on network architecture and design in SONET, DWDM, TCP/IP, Ethernet technologies, transmission networks, systems, and protocols. - Demonstrated experience with network management, performance monitoring and optimization systems. - Demonstrated experience in the field performing physical and conceptual analysis for communications solutions design. - Demonstrated experience developing and delivering technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences including all levels of management. - Demonstrated experience interfacing and collaborating with peers and all levels of management to develop solutions. - Demonstrated knowledge of network documentation standards and tools. - Demonstrated ability to abstract the network architecture into different views and domains, apply critical thinking skills, technical ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness to ensure the network will continue to be viable. - Demonstrated ability to perform analysis, develop specifications, and design, construct, test and implement new solutions for the network. - Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, results delivery, team building, and ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. - Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel throughout SCE service territory in own personal vehicle. - Must be able and willing to act as on-call duty during off hours on a rotational basis. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being awarded a position, the successful qualified candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. The successful qualified candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties. Preferences: Master Degree in Information Technology, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or related field. Demonstrated experience in network technology infrastructure design, evaluations and/or deployments with large impact. Working experience or knowledge of the Electric Utility industry and its regulatory environment. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Edison Carrier Solutions department by providing tier 3 technical support to field personnel and clients as required to resolve network and circuiting related problems. Typical responsibilities will include: proactively monitoring network performance, identifying performance issues, and working to correct those issues as needed to maintain high reliability and availability; using and maintaining operational support and network management systems to accurately track the status of ongoing issues and trends; reporting system status to management on a regular basis; providing adjunct support to network engineers during periods of peak engineering activity; using existing network, performance and fault management systems and tools to collect performance data from network elements; analyzing performance data and identifying any issues which indicate degrading performance which could impact network availability or transport quality; assigning, tracking and monitoring the repair of network performance problems; producing network performance reports for management by identifying the performance issues and the current progress to correct each issue; and performing other duties and responsibilities as required. This position will act as on-call duty during off hours on a rotational basis. There will be traveling required to field locations throughout the Edison Service Territory during the work day and during off hours including weekends to perform testing and upgrades to systems. Use of personal vehicle is required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Senior Telecommunication Network Specialist / Southern California Edison / Irwindale, CA

2010-03-01T22:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Irwindale, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience with telecommunications transport systems. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. - Typically possesses eight or more years of experience in Information Technology with an emphasis on network architecture and design in SONET, DWDM, TCP/IP, Ethernet technologies, transmission networks, systems, and protocols. - Demonstrated experience with network management, performance monitoring and optimization systems. - Demonstrated experience in the field performing physical and conceptual analysis for communications solutions design. - Demonstrated experience developing and delivering technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences including all levels of management. - Demonstrated experience influencing and negotiating recommendations to management for the evaluation of new equipment services as well as policy and procedures. - Demonstrated experience implementing or leading specialized technical projects. - Demonstrated knowledge of network documentation standards and tools. - Demonstrated ability to abstract the network architecture into different views and domains, apply critical thinking skills, technical ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness to ensure the network will continue to be viable. - Demonstrated ability to develop specifications, design, construct, test and implement new solutions for the network. - Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. - Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel throughout SCE service territory in own personal vehicle. - Must be able and willing to act as on-call duty during off hours on a rotational basis. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being awarded a position, the successful qualified candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. The successful qualified candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties. Preferences: Master Degree in Information Technology, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or related field. Demonstrated experience in network technology infrastructure design, evaluations and/or deployments with large impact. Working experience or knowledge of the Electric Utility industry and its regulatory environment. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Edison Carrier Solutions department by providing tier 3 technical support to field personnel and clients as required to resolve network and circuiting related problems. Typical responsibilities will include: proactively monitoring network performance, identifying performance issues, and working to correct those issues as needed to maintain high reliability and availability; using and maintaining operational support and network management systems to accurately track the status of ongoing issues and trends; developing periodic performance and trouble reports; reporting system status to management on a regular basis; implementing and leading specialized technical projects; negotiating recommendations to management for the evaluation of new equipment as well as policy and procedures; providing adjunct support to network engineers during periods of peak engineering activity; using existing network, performance and fault management systems and tools, to collect performance data from network elements; analyzing performance data and identifying any issues which indicate degrading performance which could impact network availability or transport quality; assigning, tracking and monitoring the repair of network performance problems; producing network performance reports for management by identifying the performance issues and the current progress to correct each issue; and performing other duties and responsibilities as required. This position will act as on-call duty during off hours on a rotational basis. There will be traveling required to field locations throughout the Edison Service Territory during the work day and during off hours including weekends to perform testing and upgrades to systems. Use of personal vehicle is required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Strategic Resource Manager / Northwest Healthcare / Kalispell, MT

2010-03-01T18:00:00.001-08:00

Northwest Healthcare/Kalispell, MT (Northwest Montana)Manage, monitor and direct the implementation of a new Strategic Energy Management Plan for KRMC. New position will work closely with the hospital executives, campus facility manager and others throughout the organization to implement new energy conservation practices and policies to support more effective resource management, consumption and acquisition strategies. Work to achieve significant operating cost reduction targets for resource cost reduction over a three-year period. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position will support the implementation of business practice change vertically and horizontally across the organization to achieve integrated resource management and sustainable business practices. The scope of the plan to be implemented includes the following: Job duties for this position include the following activities. 1.Executive support and energy management planning Ã¢â¬Â¢Develop overall business proposition and plans, including: annual energy budget, preparation of cost savings resulting from energy conservation initiatives, identification of required resources, and preparation of associated Internal Rate of Return. Ã¢â¬Â¢Clarify organizational responsibilities for energy management and coordination of staff to achieve SEMP goals. Ã¢â¬Â¢Work with supervisors and key staff to incorporate energy responsibilities into job descriptions and performance goals of individuals responsible for energy management. Ã¢â¬Â¢Manage the development and implementation of energy training for Facility Management personnel and other hospital staff. Ã¢â¬Â¢Work with facility management to define specific energy saving targets. 2.Economic and financial decision-making Ã¢â¬Â¢Identify and implement financial analysis methods and tools, beyond simple pay back ratios (i.e. use life-cycle cost analysis / IRR) for capital projects. Ã¢â¬Â¢Ensure hospital's financing methods and requirements are understood and consistently applied. Ã¢â¬Â¢Report and present hospital capital budget requests to hospital executives. 3.Purchasing procedures and specifications Ã¢â¬Â¢Identify and work with key personnel responsible for purchasing to gain their support and plan for practice change. Ã¢â¬Â¢Manage the implementation of purchasing specifications and procedures to maximize energy savings. Ã¢â¬Â¢Assure that appropriate economic analysis are utilized to evaluate energy related products and services. 4.New construction & facility upgrades Ã¢â¬Â¢Set specific energy reduction targets for all new buildings (e.g. 40% better than code) Ã¢â¬Â¢Coordinate with Design and Construction teams to assure early design team collaboration, Ã¢â¬Å"integrated design,Ã¢â¬ and commissioning standard practice. Ã¢â¬Â¢Identify and implement use of Green Guide to Health Care or LEED specifications, where appropriate. 5.Facility operations - business practices Ã¢â¬Â¢Support facility management to benchmark hospital energy use. Ã¢â¬Â¢Coordinate scoping, diagnostics, and system tune-up efforts to achieve strategic energy goals Ã¢â¬Â¢Work with hospital executive management and facility management to establish performance targets for operational improvements. Ã¢â¬Â¢Coordinate implementation of a formal Operation & Maintenance plan Ã¢â¬Â¢Adopt requirements for capabilities of service contractors. 6.Monitoring and tracking Ã¢â¬Â¢Coordinate implementation of energy data acquisition and recording systems Ã¢â¬Â¢In conjunction with Facility Management, adopt energy management software & tools for energy monitoring and tracking. Ã¢â¬Â¢Adopt methods for routine monitoring and reporting of energy usage. Ã¢â¬Â¢Establish procedures for response to usage exceeding performance targets. Experience and Key Qualifications 5-7 years of progressive growth in management positions in a healthcare organization or as a project manager or consultant working with complex facility operations, business or strategic plan development and implementation in a healthcare organization. A career resume that includes as many of these disciplines as possible; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Complex project management Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strategic planning Ã¢â¬Â¢ Executive interaction Ã¢â¬Â¢ Change management Ã¢â¬Â¢ Facility operations, Ã¢â¬Â¢ Financial evaluation and budgeting, Ã¢â¬Â¢ Design and construction practices Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum 3 years of Energy Management Ã¢â¬Â¢ Mechanical contracting Ã¢â¬Â¢ Procurement MBA or Masters Degree in health administration or possibly mechanical engineering. Excellent people skills and the capacity to navigate skillfully and diplomatically across and within multiple departments. Apply To Job

Marketing Coordinator / http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/index.cfm / New York, NY

2010-03-01T14:00:00.001-08:00

http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/index.cfm/New York, NYTitle: Marketing Coordinator Reports to: Director, Publications and Marketing Location: New York, NY The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices in the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director, Publications and Marketing, the Marketing Coordinator will provide support to businesses in North America, encouraging and helping them to appropriately promote their relationship with the Rainforest Alliance and ensure the proper use of the Rainforest Alliance logo, verification mark and Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM seal. In partnership with our programs, the Marketing Coordinator will provide guidance on the implementation of marketing strategies for the Rainforest Alliance and its programs and oversee the production of materials related to the promotion of products or services bearing the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal or verification mark. Responsibilities: Strategic marketing Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist the Director, Publications and Marketing, in guiding companies toward promoting their products in concert with the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Help to create and determine which methods and tools are needed for effectively raising recognition and understanding of the Rainforest Alliance logo, verification mark and seal; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Support businesses in proper use of the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal and/or verification mark or logo; and, Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist in the development of marketing strategies that support the organization's marketing and market development goals. Campaigns and Messaging Ã¢â¬Â¢ Contribute to the development of marketing and promotional campaigns in conjunction with clients and/or affiliates and Rainforest Alliance programs; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Help to produce materials including PowerPoint presentations, Webinars; Web pages, tool kits and other materials to encourage companies to appropriately use and promote the Rainforest Alliance logo, verification mark and seal; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Coordinate promotional projects in conjunction with companies, marketing and advertising firms; and Ã¢â¬Â¢ Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field; Ã¢â¬Â¢ 3-6 years of experience in developing promotional, marketing, and/or advertising campaigns; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate in Spanish, French, German and/or other European language preferred; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong research skills and resourcefulness; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Comfortable speaking in front of diverse audiences; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage projects competently and efficiently; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven experience in juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to plan ahead and collaborate with both internal and external colleagues with diplomacy; Ã¢â¬Â¢ Budgeting and strong computer skills (MS Office); and Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge of and commitment to environmental issues and sustainability practices; environmental background strongly preferred. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided. To apply: Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for. The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.Apply To Job

Resourve Conservation/Sustainability Manager / Kitsap County / Port Orchard, WA

2010-03-01T10:00:00.000-08:00

Kitsap County/Port Orchard, WAIN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOUR APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. Kitsap County Application Form 2. Supplemental Questionnaire 3. Cover Letter 4. Resume GENERAL STATEMENT: Under the policy direction of the Board of County Commissioners, the Resource Conservation/ Sustainability Manager leads the development of resource conservation and sustainability strategies, practices and implementation for Kitsap County. The incumbent works within fields such as energy efficiency, resource conservation, sustainability, environmental protection and planning, and other fields as designated, and provides highly responsible and complex support to the Board regarding the development of related policies. The work involves research, analysis, and communications on resource conservation, principles of sustainability and related public policies, working cooperatively with the public, business community, government agencies and community organizations. Work is performed under administrative direction, and is assigned in terms of broad general objectives. The incumbent is given considerable latitude for independent judgment, initiative and resourcefulness on operational, professional, and administrative matters, in adapting existing guidelines, policies and precedents to specific situations and in developing new or improved techniques and methods of obtaining effective results and overcoming unusual problems. Work is reviewed by the Commissioners and the County Administrator through interactive observation, reports, meetings and conferences. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree preferred, in Environmental Science, Resource Conservation or closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education or equivalent, experience in the field may substitute for the technical degree requirement; and a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible related professional experience in planning, design, or delivery of conservation or similar programs and services is required. Three years of experience leading projects or programs is required. The successful candidate must have strong research, writing, facilitation and analytical skills and a solid understanding of technical information related to the position. Experience with energy/utility tracking software, federal and state grant writing and administration, and local government is desirable. Desired certifications: Certified Energy Master (CEM), Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Carbon Reduction Manager (CRM), Certified Business Energy Professional (BEP), Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to fulfill all traveling requirements of this position and meet the qualifications and guidelines of the Fleet Risk Control Policies in the operation of a motor vehicle on County business, including possessing and maintaining a valid Washington State Driver's License and the appropriate amount of automobile insurance. A criminal background check through law enforcement agencies will be conducted on all successful applicants prior to being appointed to this position. This position is FLSA exempt. As an Ã¢â¬Å"at willÃ¢â¬ appointed position, the employee's continued employment with the County is at the discretion of the Commissioners and the County Administrator, and the employee's appointment may be revoked at any time with or without cause and without right to appeal. * This is a grant funded position. Funding is available for approximately three years. Kitsap County will continue to apply for funding as available but continued employment is contingent upon continued funding. Apply To Job

Marketing Assistant / Lumos Solar / Boulder, CO

2010-03-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

Lumos Solar/Boulder, COMarketing Assistant/Coordinator Overview We are looking for a marketing assistant/coordinator with a passion for accelerating the use of solar energy across the U.S. and around the world. The marketing assistant will help drive company marketing initiatives, coordinating marketing events, preparing marketing materials, improving website and social media content and performing administrative duties. The marketing assistant will assist both full-time employees and commission-based sales representatives nationwide. This role is a great opportunity to drive our marketing strategy, generating revenue opportunities and solar energy awareness. Role & Responsibilities The marketing assistant/coordinator will develop strategies, target customers, identify needs, develop messaging and execute programs, schedules and milestones on-time and within budget. She/he will prioritize work and effectively handle multiple tasks and complex assignments. The marketing assistant will work with minimal supervision while assisting in executing the firm's web marketing, e-mail, advertising, promotion plans, budgets, timelines, and tradeshow management. Central to the role is creating and managing website content with our web development and graphic design team to maintain current messaging and drive awareness on a daily basis with a focus on consistency and quality. She/he will research competitive tactics and strategies and develop proactive responses. Candidate must be open to other responsibilities as necessary and as capabilities allow. Excellent creativity with very strong written, visual, and oral communication skills and acumen required. Examples of previous work will be reviewed as part of the hiring process. Job Description Description of duties: * Conduct market research * Track department expenses and marketing campaign results * Plan, create, and coordinate marketing campaigns and materials. * Website & Social Media content creation (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.) on a daily basis with a focus on consistency and quality. * Search engine optimization * Other general sales and marketing activities Qualifications: Work experience and education requirements: * Bachelors degree, preferably in marketing * Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point * Experience working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and/or InDesign is preferred * Web design experience, preferably in Drupal, is ideal * Experience in the solar industry, product marketing and/or other renewable energy or technical field is a plus. * Sales experience will also be considered Other qualifications: * Good organizational and planning skills with the ability to work on many projects at a time. * Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail and accuracy * Strong self motivation and desire to succeed with ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines * Proficiency working on Mac OSX preferred, but not required. About Us We value a work hard-play hard-live life philosophy; a got-your-back team mentality; the collaboration of ideas, driving positive change within the community and beyond, and a thirst for excellence. The solar energy industry is one of the fastest growing markets worldwide and this is a fun opportunity to work with a smart, young, professional team passionate about renewable energy. We are an equal opportunity employer. This is a full-time position based in Boulder, CO. Location: USA-Sales territory to de defined Salary This is a commission based position. Lumos provides a competitive commission with excellent performance incentives based upon the individual's qualifications and achievements.Apply To Job

DIRECTOR, GAS CONSULTING, EUROPE / Pace Global Energy Services / Woking, England, United Kingdom

2010-03-01T02:00:00.001-08:00

Pace Global Energy Services/Woking, England, United KingdomFor over 30 years, Pace has pioneered energy and carbon management services that provide strategic direction to industrial, manufacturing, large commercial companies as well as public and institutional entities. Its innovative services support the execution of business strategies, complex energy transactions, asset development and operations in over 40 countries on six continents. Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., Pace represents clients in all segments of the energy value chain from exploration, production and generation through transportation and distribution down to end use consumption. For more information, please visit Pace on the web www.paceglobal.com. We are seeking a seasoned individual with 10 or more years direct industry experience. Candidates should have expertise in the natural gas value chain including operations, asset valuations, commercial contract negotiations, fuel price forecasting, regulatory affairs, portfolio optimization, market assessments and financing of energy infrastructure projects Additionally, a strong network to senior industry executives in Europe is required. The preferred candidate should possess strong skills and knowledge of the midstream gas business (including pipelines, storage and LNG terminals) in the UK and the Continental Europe and the international LNG flows and trade. Responsibilities may also include developing, maintaining and enhancing models that are used for fuel supply, demand and price forecasting, and that support quantitative analysis in fuel planning assignments; and market analysis and modeling of natural gas storage, pipelines and LNG projects. The Director will serve in a Ã¢â¬Å"Seller/DoerÃ¢â¬ role with reporting to the Platform Operations Manager, the Platform Sales Manager, and the Director of the Office of the European Programs. Duties: Ã¯âÂ§ Act as material analytical contributor and project and client manager for natural gas related consulting projects in midstream and LNG sectors, Ã¯âÂ§ Conduct and oversee analysts supporting fuels markets research efforts for Europe and internationally, Ã¯âÂ§ Act as sales and marketing lead fuel-related products and services for the London office through client origination, development and execution of approaches to growing the European client base, and preparation of commercial proposals and scopes of work. Ã¯âÂ§ Perform market interface role through conference participation, media, trade groups, and professional associations relationships, and development of gas related publications. Special Skills: Ã¯âÂ§ Understanding of European and international oil and gas markets and their structures, including knowledge of the LNG markets worldwide, price formation in different global markets and the long-haul pipeline industry costs, contract structures and tariffs , Ã¯âÂ§ Deep understanding of the European energy sector, including its structure, legislation, and major trends, Ã¯âÂ§ Knowledge of financial modeling techniques, and principles of statistical and forecasting analyses, Ã¯âÂ§ Multitasking and ability to work on several projects simultaneously, Ã¯âÂ§ Demonstrated strategic thinking and thought leadership. Position Requirements: Ã¯âÂ§ At least 10 years' experience in energy/gas markets, Ã¯âÂ§ Expertise in the natural gas value chain and the ability to perform market and financial analysis, Ã¯âÂ§ Previous work experience in consulting area is preferred, Ã¯âÂ§ Superior client management and contract negotiating skills, Ã¯âÂ§ Effective report writing ability and presentation skills, Ã¯âÂ§ Analytical, critical creative thinking and action, Ã¯âÂ§ Excellent Microsoft Suite skills, Ã¯âÂ§ BS or higher degree in Management, Finance, or Economics, MBA and/or CFA is preferred, Ã¯âÂ§ Fluency in another language in addition to English is preferred, Ã¯âÂ§ International travel. Equal Opportunity Employer Apply To Job

Electrical Distribution Quality Control Inspector / Southern California Edison / Westminster, CA

2010-02-28T22:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Westminster, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience in overhead electrical line construction quality control. Core Competencies: - A combination of education, training, and experience to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a high school graduate, including a combination of training, certifications, and experience in engineering, physical science or QC inspection and testing techniques. - Typically possesses three or more years' experience in a craft job or QC inspection experience with electrical distribution systems. - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with overhead line construction standards and regulations. - Demonstrated experience with engineering, physical science or quality inspection and testing techniques. - Demonstrated experience working in electrical construction and maintenance programs. - Demonstrated experience with overhead detail inspection programs, intrusive pole testing, pole replacement, and the general rules and objectives of overhead construction and maintenance. - Demonstrated understanding of electrical utility field policies that specify and govern quality control programs. - Demonstrated experience creating reports, providing analysis, and presenting conclusions relative to quality control. - Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as the Internet and Email. - Must demonstrate excellent business mastery, including the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate excellent management mastery, including effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong personal mastery, including ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. - Must be willing and able to travel as required including overnight stays. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: Bachelor's Degree in related discipline; Demonstrated knowledge the Accident Prevention Manual, T&D Overhead and Underground Standards, CPUC General Orders 95 and 165. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will inspect electrical distribution capital and maintenance work and special projects as a member of the regional Quality Control (QC) Division within Transmission and Distribution Business Unit (TDBU). Typical responsibilities include: conducting field inspections by driving to locations throughout the territory, inspecting completed construction work, overhead lines and equipment, taking photographs, and logging field data; preparing for routing and field inspections by programming GPS unit and driving to locations including printing maps and routing pole locations; capturing and entering findings into databases; creating and reporting packages from completed inspection work; processing photos for reports; staying current with QC processes by participating in technical, safety, and program development training; and performing additional duties as assigned. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply To Job

Field Coordinator / Ecos / Philadelphia, PA

2010-02-28T18:00:00.001-08:00

Ecos/Philadelphia, PALighting & Products The Lighting & Products business unit boasts a rock-solid track record of delivering reduced energy consumption on behalf of our utility clients. This business has grown rapidly the last few years and has an extensive network of trusted trade allies, retail partners, manufacturers, and measurement and verification partners. This team leverages those relationships to deliver the energy savings or peak power solutions our clients most desire. As our utility clients gear up their energy efficiency and distributed generation programs, the opportunities are plentiful for making a big impact while we continue to grow Ecos. Our Lighting & Products Team has an immediate need for a Field Coordinator based out of a home office in the Philadelphia, PA area. In this role, you will report to our Program Manager and have the opportunity to have a significant impact on our continued success with the client. Role Description As our Field Coordinator, you will be supporting Efficiency Programs by preparing reports and correspondence to internal and external customers, and fulfilling customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction. Using your interpersonal skills, you represent Ecos and our clients to resellers and distributors by ensuring company products and services are up-to-date and accurate in assigned territory. Additionally, you will represent the company in all activities associated with reseller/channel support. In the role of Field Coordinator, you will communicate program goals and activities to the participating retailers, customers and your team. You will distribute program materials and provide retailers with appropriate training on ENERGY STARÃÂ® and the Program. You will organize outreach events, develop client reports and support the Program through product market activity. As our Field Coordinator, you will convey new and upcoming developments in the program to resellers and customers. You will gather valuable feedback to help track and measure the Program's success in transforming the marketplace. You will serve as the communication link between Ecos, the client and the retailers. Additionally, you will support the Program by connecting all three parties to the field program through client communication, Program events, special events, and ENERGY STARÃÂ® training and support. Role Competencies As our ideal candidate, you possess an Associate's degree or greater and have between one and three years of experience working in an external facing, customer service role. Experience working in cross-functional teams will aid in your success. You enjoy managing multiple tasks and conflicting priorities. Additionally, you are comfortable with a high amount of driving and have access to a reliable vehicle with insurance. If you enjoy building and developing relationships, providing technical business solutions and have a passion for bringing energy efficient solutions to clients, we want to hear from you! Ecos Information Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based culture and have a goal-based incentive program and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D and short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match. To learn more about Ecos and to apply online, please go to http://ecosconsulting.com/about/careers/Apply To Job

Writer & Multimedia Specialist / Southern Energy Management / Morrisville, NC

2010-02-28T14:00:00.001-08:00

Southern Energy Management/Morrisville, NCSouthern Energy Management, North Carolina's leading provider of energy efficiency and solar power services, seeks a full-time Writer and Multimedia Specialist with excellent writing and multimedia skills to produce a variety of internal and external communications for our fast-growing company. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines. Achieving performance objectives will require participating in a collaborative team setting while also demonstrating the ability to work independently to continually produce communications that are in line with company goals. A strong commitment to sustainable energy and dedication to the long-term mission of SEM is a must. (For more about SEM and our mission, check us out online at www.southern-energy.com .) Job Duties: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Research, write, edit, and assist in distributing a variety of internal and external communications, including: news releases, customer stories, case studies, web content, blog and newsletter articles, event invitations, award applications, etc. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Produce photo, video and audio projects Ã¢â¬Â¢ Create and publish content to company website and social media sites Ã¢â¬Â¢ Create PowerPoint presentations in accordance with brand guidelines Ã¢â¬Â¢ Stay current on activities across the company Ã¢â¬Â¢ Continually find/suggest creative ways we can communicate news and company stories Ã¢â¬Â¢ Organize and maintain company library of photos and videos Ã¢â¬Â¢ Perform tasks in support of company promotions, events and tradeshows Ã¢â¬Â¢ Learn and become proficient at using the company's web content management system Ã¢â¬Â¢ Develop content for and create new pages for company website and intranet Ã¢â¬Â¢ Track and report performance of assigned communications and campaigns Ã¢â¬Â¢ Interact and cooperate with all SEM team members Ã¢â¬Â¢ Take initiative to seek and obtain information needed to successfully complete assignments Required Skills/Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Degree in related field (i.e., preferably journalism, mass communications or multimedia studies) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong writer with knowledge of AP style Ã¢â¬Â¢ Genuine interest in learning and producing stories about energy efficiency, green building and solar energy topics Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent interpersonal skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience writing/publishing press releases and/or news articles Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience producing multimedia stories (i.e., photography/video/audio) and publishing in various digital formats Ã¢â¬Â¢ Familiar with common social media platforms Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to produce effective communications when provided little information Ã¢â¬Â¢ Positive attitude with ability/desire to integrate constructive feedback and continually improve Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks independently while also working within a collaborative team environment Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ 2-3 years experience in journalism, communications role or agency setting desired This is an excellent career opportunity for the right individual, with outstanding growth potential. We are committed to sustainability at all levels of our organization, and believe that our success as a company depends on the success of every team member. We offer competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, company-matching IRA, and incentive stock-ownership plan. If you're ready to work hard, make a difference and have fun doing it, then you could be just the person we're looking for! To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to opportunity@southern-energy.com. Note, interviews will include a 2-hour assessment of key skills required for success in this position. We look forward to hearing from you soon!Apply To Job

Project Analyst 2 / Southern California Edison / Santa Ana, CA

2010-02-28T10:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Santa Ana, CABasic Qualifications: Must possess two or more years of analytical experience. Core Competencies: - Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Demonstrated experience performing detailed analysis, investigating and resolving problems, drawing conclusions from complex data and information, and presenting results to key stakeholders. - Demonstrated experience creating and editing complex reports, graphs, and presentations, converting information from one software format to another, using advanced software/system functions, and generating non-standard reports from business applications/databases. - Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple assignments concurrently. - Demonstrated ability to adjust to changing workloads and follow up as necessary on multiple projects with minimal supervision. - Demonstrated experience with project management fundamentals, including planning, tracking, monitoring, and performance reporting to ensure timely. completion of projects and assignments. - Demonstrated ability to be assertive while interfacing effectively and collaborating with others to build and maintain good business relationships. - Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information, make recommendations based on internal and external sources and make sound decisions. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. Test Requirements: Excel @ Advanced Job Seekers who are invited to continue in the selection process will be invited to test on March 18, 2010. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be administered as part of the selection process to fill this position. Preferences: Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting or Project Management. Demonstrated experience in a project management, engineering, or construction environment. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will provide analytical support to Central Distribution Design's Rule 20 Project Management organization that manages the undergrounding of Edison's electrical facilities. The analyst will be responsible for data gathering, analysis, and preparation of reports including annual filings with the California Public Utilities Commission. He/she will provide direct support to project managers to facilitate the completion of construction projects throughout the project life-cycle (estimating, design, procurement, construction, and close out). In addition, the analyst will interface with various Southern California Edison departments to update and publish project status reports, and create and maintain records, logs, documents, files, and/or databases for use in monitoring and trending program/project costs, status, resources, schedules, and commitments. Other duties will include providing occasional support to the Rule 20 Project Management team as needed and performing other duties as directed. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Chief Marketing Officer / Forest Stewardship Council (FSC-US) / Minneapolis, MN

2010-02-28T06:00:00.001-08:00

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC-US)/Minneapolis, MNChief Marketing Officer FSC-US seeks an accomplished professional to lead its national marketing efforts. ORGANIZATION SUMMARY The Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US) is the independent national initiative of FSC, the global leader in forest certification. FSC promotes responsible forest management by developing the world's most respected forest management and chain-of-custody standards, evaluating and accrediting third-party certifiers, authorizing use of the FSC label on forest products, and by providing public education about FSC as a crucial tool for ensuring that the world's forests are protected for future generations. FSC is experiencing extraordinary growth in demand for certified products. FSC-certified products, such as building materials, paper and furniture can now be purchased at nearly every major national retailer. Currently 100 million acres of North American forestland is FSC-certified (290 million acres globally). More than 3,400 U.S. companies are certified under FSC's chain-of-custody standards (16,000 globally). POSITION and RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the President, the Chief Marketing Officer will serve as FSC's brand manager for the United States. This position is pivotal to FSC-US' growth, as s/he will direct all marketing efforts including market analysis, strategic planning, brand management (including US-specific messaging and brand language), key accounts management, and competitive intelligence. The Chief Marketing Officer will be assisted in his or her efforts by the President, the Director of Communications, as well as staff from FSC-International's Global Development division. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit and the passion to help build the capacity and reach of this vital international organization. The success of the FSC-US is critical to its ability to leverage the marketing capacities of its partner organizations, some of which are among the best-known and most respected businesses and non-profit organizations in the world. Key responsibilities of the Chief Marketing Officer will include: 1) Developing a marketing plan consistent with FSC-US' overall strategic plan. 2) Implementing marketing strategies including managing key corporate partners, public education campaigns in concert with NGO partners, sector-focused market development, among other activities. 3) Ensuring integrity of the brand and the system in the US by coordinating prompt resolution to complaints or concerns related to product labeling or market claims. 4) Developing overall organizational capacity for marketing and market development. 5) Integrating and coordinating FSC-US' marketing strategy and efforts with those of FSC International. 6) Developing RFPs/RFQs for contractor support; selecting and managing contractor/s. A successful candidate will have: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ten years or more experience in marketing strategy, brand or product management, promotion, and sales. Ã¢â¬Â¢ A demonstrated passion for environmental conservation and social equity. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Familiarity with the forest products industry, forest conservation, and/or green products marketplace. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Exceptional writing, messaging, and design conception abilities. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to communicate complex ideas to various audiences. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to lead a team of creative and technical contractors in brand development. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to manage multiple high-level projects. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Sensitivity to and experience in challenging and complicated international development situations. Compensation for this senior leadership position is commensurate with experience. FSC-US has a competitive benefits package and pension plan. To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, writing samples and/or portfolio to: Andrea Carlson FSC-US info@fscus.org Please reference Ã¢â¬Å"Chief Marketing OfficerÃ¢â¬ in subject line Applications accepted until February 19, 2010. Apply To Job

Global Warming Senior Analyst / Greenpeace / Washington, DC

2010-02-28T02:00:00.001-08:00

Greenpeace/Washington, DCPOSITION TITLE: GLOBAL WARMING SENIOR ANALYST DEPARTMENT: CAMPAIGNS LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC SUPERVISOR: GLOBAL WARMING CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by 3/8/2010. Greenpeace, the world's leading international environmental organization, is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its US Global Warming Campaign. The Analyst will oversee the application of current and new science into the campaign and will bear principal responsibility for the organization's own analytic and research efforts. S/he will be a member of the Campaign core team and will be involved in making decisions about the program's direction, strategy and tactics on issues such as climate change, alternative energy, coal, ocean acidification and EPA regulations. Job Scope and Responsibilities: The Analyst will be an integral part of the global warming team and will work closely with the Greenpeace national and international research and policy teams. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the scientific credibility of the global warming campaign, as well as the inclusion of cutting edge analysis in the implementation of the campaign's goals, objectives and strategy. S/he will develop and oversee research projects engaging internal and external partners or contractors. S/he will represent the organization in political fora and with the media, at both the national and international level. The Senior Analyst will report to the Director of the Global Warming Campaign and work with the Global Warming team to develop Greenpeace's positions and supporting analytical documents on all climate and energy related issues. Specific responsibilities include: Ã¢â¬Â¢ In conjunction with the Global Warming Campaign Director, develop a work plan in line with both short and long-term goals for the campaign based on state, national and international objectives. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Keep the campaign informed about the latest scientific and policy information on issues of interest to the climate campaign and present the information to a variety of internal and external audiences. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prepare/commission/oversee the production of reports and educational materials, working in collaboration with the Research Unit as needed. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prepare/commission/oversee Greenpeace analyses and responses to key climate policy developments, including external collaboration as necessary. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work with the Senior Legislative Representative to integrate analysis into Greenpeace responses and strategic approaches to national and international policy processes Ã¢â¬Â¢ Enlist independent experts for peer review of Greenpeace research and documents Ã¢â¬Â¢ Act as spokesperson to the media/develop proactive relationships with the media and represent Greenpeace at public events, conferences, etc. Ã¢â¬Â¢ As a member of the Global Warming Campaign Team, develop and implement program strategy. Skills and accomplishments: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Degree in law, environmental policy or scientific discipline Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated leadership and project management experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience commissioning and overseeing research/legal projects Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong public speaking, presentation and writing skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in working with the media Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum of 5-7 years experience in climate or energy related regulation, policy making or research Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to consolidate complex documents into publicly accessible language Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven ability to work independently and in close coordination with a team Ã¢â¬Â¢ Critical and strategic thinking Ã¢â¬Â¢ Commitment to strong science based solutions to global warming without compromise How to apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Greenpeace encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBT individuals to apply. Apply To Job

Business Development Manager / UL Environment / Washington, DC

2010-02-27T22:00:00.001-08:00

UL Environment/Washington, DC (RTP, NC and Melville, NY)Other companies make products. We make a difference. We are dedicated to improving the safety and security of peoples' everyday lives. Our long history and deep commitment to safety have made us leaders in our industry. And the widespread acceptance of our marks and services provides people all over the world with confidence that the products they manufacture, sell, and use meet the highest safety standards. We are proud of our role in product safety compliance, and we work hard each day to help the world move forward--one safe step at a time. See what we're all about... We are the premier independent product safety testing and certification organization in the world. Founded in 1894, we have earned the reputation as a global leader in product safety standards development, testing, and certification. Our 1,000+ Standards of Safety serve as the bedrock of compliance for nearly 200 different industries. The UL Mark is accepted worldwide and our reputation for public safety and helping manufacturers around the globe build safer products is unmatched. More than 6,700 employees together with representatives and business partners serve customers locally in nearly 100 different countries. If you'd like to make a real impact, make us your first choice. Duties: ÃÂ·Manages and coordinates on a regional basis with UL Environment's larger customers over all related industries. ÃÂ·Position works on strategies with sales managers within UL Environment and UL to generate revenue growth and achieve bookings goals. ÃÂ·Responds effectively to urgent and sensitive customer issues. ÃÂ·Develops and coordinates executive presentations and de-briefings. ÃÂ·Assists industry leadership within UL Environment and UL in the development of global account strategies, goals and plans. ÃÂ·Focuses on customer satisfaction, account growth and expansion of services. provided, and sustaining customer loyalty for a group of key customers. ÃÂ·May provide work direction to other employees in charge of specific customer accounts. Requirements: ÃÂ·University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree) in Business Administration, Marketing or a related discipline plus generally five years experience in highest value corporate account management or eight years experience in Marketing and/or Sales area with account management experience. ÃÂ·Demonstrated ability to negotiate, acquire and manage high value customer accounts. ÃÂ·Ability to sell Ã¢â¬Å"at the highest levelÃ¢â¬ with a compelling value-add strategy approach. ÃÂ·Detailed understanding of the applicable industry product lines and target markets. Additional Requirements: Experience in energy efficiency and / or the appliances industry is preferred. Look at what we can do together! You've learned about us - now we would like to learn more about you. If you like what you have read and you believe that you would be a good fit, we would like to hear from you. Our sustained growth and success is dependent upon the commitment of its workforce. We consider our employees to be our most valued asset and we offer challenging and rewarding careers, excellent working conditions, exceptional opportunities for your professional and personal development, and a competitive compensation package. For more information, please visit us online at ulcareers.com and enter 'IRC43233' in the keyword search. UL and its family of companies are equal opportunity employers committed to workforce diversity and fair employment practices. Apply To Job

Client Project Manager / Monitor 360 / San Francisco, CA

2010-02-27T18:00:00.001-08:00

Monitor 360/San Francisco, CAPOSITION: Practitioner (client project manager) MONITOR 360 (www.monitor-360.com), a division of leading consulting firm The Monitor Group with offices around the world, is seeking a qualified candidate to help lead client work and build our practice based in the San Francisco office. The practitioner will apply consulting skills to help address a range of complex problems for U.S. government clients. Our clients bring us their most difficult, open-ended challenges that involve a high degree of uncertainty and complexity. They expect us to help them generate insights and provide novel, innovative answers and solutions to big questions, such as: Ã¢â¬Â¢ What are the risks and opportunities for US national security from emerging developments in telecom and power grid technologies? Ã¢â¬Â¢ How will the uses and adaptations of communications technology pose unique opportunities for global actors to organize and mobilize? Ã¢â¬Â¢ What is the future relationship of Russia and China and its impact US national security? RESPONSIBILITIES Ã¢â¬Â¢ Lead day-to-day management of consulting projects at the intersection of science and technology with geo-economics/politics and national security Ã¢â¬Â¢ Manage all aspects of a given project, including workflow planning, budgeting, research agenda, team assembly/allocations, deliverables crafting, progress reporting, client meeting and workshop coordination, sourcing of experts from networks, etc. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Contribute to the intellectual agenda for and approach to the execution of each project Ã¢â¬Â¢ Structure and facilitate interactive client workshops and learning journeys Ã¢â¬Â¢ Collaborate closely with the account leader and the partners managing Monitor 360 to determine the course of each case and the overall strategy for the client relationship Ã¢â¬Â¢ Contribute to the group's business development and marketing campaigns aimed at developing client relationships REQUIREMENTS Ã¢â¬Â¢ Advanced degree from top university in electrical engineering, computer science, technical design, communications or power systems Ã¢â¬Â¢ 5+ years of professional experience, of which 2+ years spent in consulting Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven ability to deliver value-added client experiences Ã¢â¬Â¢ US national with strong desire to work on national security issues Ã¢â¬Â¢ Global outlook, intellectual curiosity and demand for diversity of opinions Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong inclination to co-create solutions with a diverse set of team members Ã¢â¬Â¢ Superior written and oral communication skills, focused on crafting impactful narratives Ã¢â¬Â¢ Highly motivated self-starter with versatile, entrepreneurial approach Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to travel domestically approx. 25% of the time and internationally on occasion Ã¢â¬Â¢ Familiarity with text- and graphics-based software tools, and online collaboration and knowledge sharing platforms WE OFFER Ã¢â¬Â¢ A competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience Ã¢â¬Â¢ An intellectually stimulating, innovative working environment characterized by thought-partnering and collegial generosity Ã¢â¬Â¢ The opportunity for personal growth and for a career within the Monitor 360 team, the Monitor National Economic Development & Security division and Monitor Group globally HOW TO APPLY (BY FEBRUARY 15th) If you are interested in this position and feel that you have the relevant experience, skills, and qualities, please apply by sending the following three items: 1) A cover letter that outlines how your skills and experience make you a viable candidate for this particular position, and why you feel you'd be a good fit for Monitor 360 2) A rÃÂ©sumÃÂ© 3) A recent writing sample that displays analytic ability. The writing sample may be from academic coursework or a professional environment. Please send your application to: recruiting@monitor-360.com. For more information about Monitor Group, go to: www.monitor.com. Apply To Job

Actions Logistics Representative / Greenpeace / Washington, DC

2010-02-27T14:00:00.001-08:00

Greenpeace/Washington, DC (Also in San Francisco, CA)A major component of all Greenpeace activities is the groundwork and support provided through our equipment centers. Tools and props, as well as climbing, communications, and boating gear used are purchased, stored, and maintained in this space, as are all Greenpeace boats and vehicles. These spaces are used for trainings, banner-making, and prop-building. As a member of the Actions Team, the Actions Logistics Representative is required to work in a close team dynamic, and as such will be responsible (as will other team members) for the productivity of the team as a whole. Along the same vein, they will also be expected to coordinate low level activities and function in many support roles. They will report to the National Warehouse and Equipment Manager (based in Washington, DC) and assist in managing the equipment centers as well as the associated equipment and vehicles. The Actions Logistic Representative will also play a key role in facilitating volunteers in the warehouse space, and in supporting trainings provided to staff and activists for the purposes of establishing the skills necessary to fulfill the goals of the Actions Team. In short, the two Actions Logistic Representatives will work together to bottom line keeping the San Francisco Warehouse and East Coast Warehouse functioning in tandem as an interchangeable hub for action training, prep, and deployment as well as continual activist growth and development. Operating these multifunctional spaces requires in-house support of all sorts, from general cleaning, trash, and recycling to maintenance of expensive and complex equipment, to general office support with general office equipment, as well as constant work with volunteers, vendors, and contractors to ensure that all of the above happens. There are slow times and very busy times. During very busy times there can be a constant running to shops for widgets, long hours (and weekends) of building and shipping to various teams in the field or other offices. Everything that's built, bought, shipped, and/or loaned must also be recovered, inventoried, tested, repaired, sold or stored. During slow times there is the constant effort to keep the space usable, organized, and clean. The Actions Logistics Representative will help with all of these functions, spending most days in the equipment center and occasional days in the main office. Further, they may also be called on to assist with general Actions needs, from research and planning to on-site logistics. QUALIFICATIONS: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge and experience using/applying action-related equipment. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Understanding insurance related to equipment Ã¢â¬Â¢ Cost consciousness/experience in creating and managing budgets. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated abilities in the skills required for non-violent direct actions, and the ability to teach these skills to others in beginning to advanced trainings. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to ensure that the standards for use of action resources are set and met. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to ensure the standardization and consistency in classification and reporting of resources and their availability. EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in creating and adapting warehouse systems Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge of safety and health practices and requirements Ã¢â¬Â¢ Technical understanding and experience (through courses and jobs) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Affinity with boats, vehicles, tools, industrial climbing practices, etc. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in performing and coordinating non-violent direct actions. See the complete job description online at: http://www.greenpeace.org/...ogistics-representati Please send Resume, Cover Letter, and preferred city.Apply To Job

Actions Logistics Representative / Greenpeace / San Francisco, CA

2010-02-27T10:00:00.000-08:00

Greenpeace/San Francisco, CA (Also in Washington, DC)A major component of all Greenpeace activities is the groundwork and support provided through our equipment centers. Tools and props, as well as climbing, communications, and boating gear used are purchased, stored, and maintained in this space, as are all Greenpeace boats and vehicles. These spaces are used for trainings, banner-making, and prop-building. As a member of the Actions Team, the Actions Logistics Representative is required to work in a close team dynamic, and as such will be responsible (as will other team members) for the productivity of the team as a whole. Along the same vein, they will also be expected to coordinate low level activities and function in many support roles. They will report to the National Warehouse and Equipment Manager (based in Washington, DC) and assist in managing the equipment centers as well as the associated equipment and vehicles. The Actions Logistic Representative will also play a key role in facilitating volunteers in the warehouse space, and in supporting trainings provided to staff and activists for the purposes of establishing the skills necessary to fulfill the goals of the Actions Team. In short, the two Actions Logistic Representatives will work together to bottom line keeping the San Francisco Warehouse and East Coast Warehouse functioning in tandem as an interchangeable hub for action training, prep, and deployment as well as continual activist growth and development. Operating these multifunctional spaces requires in-house support of all sorts, from general cleaning, trash, and recycling to maintenance of expensive and complex equipment, to general office support with general office equipment, as well as constant work with volunteers, vendors, and contractors to ensure that all of the above happens. There are slow times and very busy times. During very busy times there can be a constant running to shops for widgets, long hours (and weekends) of building and shipping to various teams in the field or other offices. Everything that's built, bought, shipped, and/or loaned must also be recovered, inventoried, tested, repaired, sold or stored. During slow times there is the constant effort to keep the space usable, organized, and clean. The Actions Logistics Representative will help with all of these functions, spending most days in the equipment center and occasional days in the main office. Further, they may also be called on to assist with general Actions needs, from research and planning to on-site logistics. QUALIFICATIONS: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge and experience using/applying action-related equipment. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Understanding insurance related to equipment Ã¢â¬Â¢ Cost consciousness/experience in creating and managing budgets. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated abilities in the skills required for non-violent direct actions, and the ability to teach these skills to others in beginning to advanced trainings. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to ensure that the standards for use of action resources are set and met. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to ensure the standardization and consistency in classification and reporting of resources and their availability. EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in creating and adapting warehouse systems Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge of safety and health practices and requirements Ã¢â¬Â¢ Technical understanding and experience (through courses and jobs) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Affinity with boats, vehicles, tools, industrial climbing practices, etc. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in performing and coordinating non-violent direct actions. See the complete job description online at: http://www.greenpeace.org/...ogistics-representati Please send Resume, Cover Letter, and preferred city.Apply To Job

Program Analyst / Ecos / Portland, OR

2010-02-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

Ecos/Portland, ORPlug Load Solutions Ecos' Plug Load Solutions Division is an emerging advisor to utilities on attaining energy savings from commercial and consumer electronics. Plug Load Solutions has successfully served the commercial market through its 80 PLUS program and is advancing several new initiatives in both the commercial and residential sectors. As program measures and plug load technologies evolve, the opportunities are plentiful for creating a positive environmental impact while driving future Ecos' growth. Our Plug Load Solutions team has an immediate need for an experienced and motivated Program Analyst located in our Portland, Ore., headquarters. In this role, you will become a key member of the Plug Load Solutions team and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our continued success. Role Description As Program Analyst of the Plug Load Solutions team, you will have primary responsibility for: rebate data management; database administration; financial tracking and reporting of team progress metrics; website update and maintenance; and rebate data trend analysis. This role is equal parts data-intensive program measurement and verification (M&V), and program process management. Success in this role will be best leveraged by applying trend analysis of program data to determine and articulate the market transformative effects of the program in sponsor territories. This analysis will provide insight related to program measure expansion and targeted Business Development opportunities of new program participants. Related roles of this position will also encompass monthly revisions to qualifying program measures and distribution of these lists to program participants, providing data results for monthly reporting to utility clients, and related ad hoc requests to support program staff. In this position, you will verify program data with a high degree of accuracy, create visuals that effectively communicate data and conclusions, assist with writing reports, and provide visual presentations to team members and program clients. The Program Analyst will manage the processing of program financial transactions and rebates for our participating customers. This process will include working with our internal Finance Team to ensure highly accurate accounting and reporting of results. Additionally, you will be responsible for weekly client invoicing for program rebates and incentive processing while using your experience to improve our processes and program systems. Role Competencies As our ideal candidate, you have a background in energy efficiency, finance, and program management with a focus on quantitative analysis and data management. You possess an undergraduate degree (EE degree or knowledge of computer hardware desired), and 3 years of progressive, professional experience also desired. Specific experience and genuine interest in consumer electronics and plug load technologies is preferred. You will have experience proactively addressing and resolving customer issues, complaints, and concerns in a timely manner. In addition, you have a proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, be self-directed and excel in cross-functional and matrix-managed teams. Strong customer service, quality assurance and/or quality control experience is required for success in this position. Sales, presentation skills, and/or training development and delivery experience are preferred. Ecos Information Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based culture and have a goal-based incentive program and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match. To learn more about Ecos and to apply online, please go to http://ecosconsulting.com/about/careers/.Apply To Job

Financial Analyst / Southern California Edison / Covina, CA

2010-02-27T02:00:00.000-08:00

Southern California Edison/Covina, CABasic Qualifications: Must possess five or more years of budgeting and accounting, business analysis, or field accounting experience. Core Competencies: - Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Demonstrated experience providing financial and budget/forecast recommendations to senior level management. - Demonstrated experience using SAP modules to perform financial cost structure and budgeting reports. - Demonstrated experience using software tools to create and edit complex reports, graphs, and presentations, convert information from one format to another, use advanced functions, and generate non-standard reports from business applications/databases. - Demonstrated experience with project management tools and methods to manage single projects of moderate complexity, gather budget information, monitor and report project status, and coordinate activities to ensure timely delivery. - Demonstrated knowledge in all aspects of budgeting, accounting, and performance measurement. - Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients business needs. - Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact. - Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative, overcome obstacles, and encourage others to accept challenging work while driving to achieve results. - Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource planning, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively manage stress, and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Approved at Staffing Express on 12/01/2009. Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This position may potentially relocate from Covina Service Center to the Pomona Innovation Village. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Business Planning and Financial Management (BP&FM) by providing independent financial recommendations to senior level managers. Typical responsibilities will include: Developing, analyzing, and managing $65 million in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Budget and $60 million Overhead Budget; Developing Zero-based budget by activity and examining detail of expenses and providing management with budget recommendation; Examining budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with GRC/FERC regulatory indicator and reconciliation of all budget changes; Building, creating, analyzing data, and developing management-level financial performance reports; Performing monthly research, analysis, and reporting of budgets and examining detail of expenses and historical spend; Performing variance analysis and forecast explanation for Transmission and Distribution Business Unit (TDBU) Business Oversight Team; Providing performance metrics to support workload planning and management decision making for Power Delivery (PWRD) budgets; Supporting emergent tasks, special assignments, and ad-hoc requests by providing analytical support of organization's priorities and financial liaison with other departments and business units; Reviewing financial requests and estimating future financial needs (emerging items) to develop O&M and Overhead Forecasts; Preparing forecasting documentation including commitments, trends, cost reports, risk assessments, cash flows, etc.; Overseeing of accounting guidelines as they pertain to the clients; Developing, updating, and maintaining Chart of Accounts and monitoring accounting hierarchy and cost structure; Timekeeping corrections and Journal Entry closings; Reviewing of charging practices and identifying and correcting errors in SAP; Attending monthly region manager staff meetings and providing timely and accurate prescribed cost reports; Gathering, creating, and analyzing financial data in response to data requests; Supporting filings with financial coordination and analytics in support of FERC and CPUC rate cases; Conducting budget and accounting training sessions; Division Overhead Study - annual analysis of accounting shifts; and performing other duties and responsibilities as required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Account Manager / Ecos / Phoenix, AZ

2010-02-26T22:00:00.001-08:00

Ecos/Phoenix, AZLighting & Products The Lighting & Products business unit boasts a rock-solid track record of delivering reduced energy consumption on behalf of our utility clients. This business has grown rapidly the last few years and has an extensive network of trusted trade allies, retail partners, manufacturers, and measurement and verification partners. This team leverages those relationships to deliver the energy savings or peak power solutions our clients most desire. As our utility clients gear up their energy efficiency and distributed generation programs, the opportunities are plentiful for making a big impact while we continue to grow Ecos. Our Lighting & Products Team has an immediate need for an Account Manager to work on our Energy Efficient Pool Pumps & Seasonal Timers program, based out of a home office in the Phoenix, AZ area. In this role, you will report to our Senior Manager and have the opportunity to have a significant impact on our continued success with the client. Role Description As our Account Manager, you will manage field activities for Lighting & Products Programs by managing strategic relationships with clients, retailers and distributors. You will be responsible for promoting various efficiency products through retailers/distributors within the APS territory, and represent the company in all activities associated with channel support. In this role, you will assess potential application of company products or services and offers solutions that meet customer needs, and be responsible for all aspects of planning a meeting or special event for an organization. You are responsible for all amenities and accommodations at the event as well as any associated contract negotiations. In addition, your role includes researching and presenting reports showing potential customers the cost benefit of purchasing energy efficient pool products. As Account Manager, you will provide technical training to clients and program partners. You will also develop and use your technical knowledge of product offerings to recruit and support channel partners. Your job may also include growing existing accounts and working with marketing and other team members to implement the program. In this position, you will establish and maintain relationships with retailers and client personnel through regular site visits, where you will distribute program materials and provide training. You will work to strengthen the retail commitment to the program, increase consumer awareness about energy efficient pool pumps and timers, and educate consumers and retailers on the benefits of energy efficient pumps with the goal of increasing the number of measures rebated through the program. Data tracking the sales of efficiency measures will be used to measure the Program's success in transforming the marketplace. As our Account Manager, you will provide excellent customer service as needed and cross-train on other Programs as necessary. You will also be responsible for supporting all market activity regarding new efficient pool products and will coordinate all retailer outreach events. Role Competencies As our ideal candidate, you possess an Associate's degree plus at least 4 years of experience in the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and/or utilities field. Your familiarity with energy efficiency program management, including the concepts, practices and procedures, will aid your success in this role. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and be able to learn the Program-specific software. Your excellent customer interaction skills will include the ability to understand partner concerns about Program operations and to suggest solutions. Experience working within a cross-functional team, and strong initiative while maintaining excellent reporting, is necessary to your success. Furthermore, your experience managing projects in the realm of residential energy efficiency products is desirable. If you enjoy building and developing relationships with a variety of customers and personality types, providing technical business solutions and have a passion for bringing energy efficient solutions to clients, we want to hear from you! Ecos Information Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based culture and have a goal-based incentive program and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match. To learn more about Ecos and to apply online, please go to http://ecosconsulting.com/about/careers/.Apply To Job

Electrical Engineer / Southern California Edison / Westminster, CA

2010-02-26T18:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Westminster, CABasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Must have experience working in the management of repair and refurbishment projects involving electrical apparatus, including motors, generators, etc. Core Competencies: - Typically possesses five or more years of experience in a electrical engineering discipline. - Demonstrated experience working with project management techniques, including evaluation, development, and execution of multiple projects. - Demonstrated experience interfacing and collaborating with all levels of management, peers, other departments, external customers and suppliers to achieve project success. - Demonstrated experience working individually and as a team member on multiple projects that have significant impact to the business line. - Must possesses and maintain a valid California's driver's license. - Willingness to travel and work within and outside the SCE service territory for potentially extended durations, at times using a personal vehicle. - Demonstrated proficiency with PC application, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project. - Must demonstrate excellent business mastery, including the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate excellent management mastery, including effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong personal mastery, including ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: Demonstrated Electrical Engineering experience with an emphasis in the repair of rotating equipment including motors, generators, and other large electrical apparatus. Field experience in managing and supervising large generation type component repair and/ or refurbishment projects. Demonstrated experience working with SAP. Demonstrated experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Mechanical Drafting. Professional Engineer's License. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will report to a senior engineer and/ or project manager who reports to the Manager of the Engineering and Project Management group of the Shop Services and Instrumentation Division (SSID). Typical responsibilities will include: serving as key interface for SSID while performing engineering assessments, engineering recommendations, and field oversight of electrical equipment repairs and refurbishment for internal as well as external customers; traveling and managing field projects within and outside the SCE service territory for potentially extended durations including the Big Creek facility, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and other external customers; providing strategic and timely engineering decisions relative to repair recommendations, reverse engineering, resources requirements, and possibly project oversight on electrical apparatus repairs, specifically large motors, generators, etc.; interfacing and collaborating with shop supervisors, engineers, Edison ESI account managers, other departments, bargaining unit employees, suppliers and external customers to manage the requirements of the engineering projects assigned; and other duties and responsibilities as requested. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Regulatory/ Legislative Policy Analyst / Southern California Edison / Rosemead, CA

2010-02-26T14:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience with cost benefit and/or policy/legislative analysis. Must have experience compiling data, conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analyses, and providing recommendations to key stakeholders. Core Competencies: - Bachelors Degree in Business, Public Policy or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses five or more years of experience in a business, policy, or technology analyst position. - Demonstrated experience with project management tools and methods to manage single projects of moderate complexity, gather financial information, gain support from stakeholders, monitor and report project status, and coordinate activities to ensure timely delivery. - Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure the most efficient use of resources and to ensure on-schedule project completion. - Demonstrated experience working with clients, including identifying client needs, developing action items, and presenting results. - Demonstrated experience working on cross functional teams. - Demonstrated experience developing and delivering presentations to key stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions. - Familiarity with utility business models, structures, and processes. - Familiarity with the utility and energy industry regulatory environment. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute project plans, and manage information. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: This position is currently located in Rosemead but may require a move to Westminster. Additional testing may be administered as part of the selection process to fill this position. Preferences: Masters Degree in Business, Public Policy or related field. Experience with legislative and/or regulatory issues in the energy field. Proficiency with Project. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support Planning and Portfolio Management in the Transmission and Distribution Unit's Advanced Technology group. Advanced Technology (AT) is the utility's technology evaluation department responsible for Smart Grid development. AT studies and develops technologies in the areas of grid advancement, advanced metering infrastructure, energy storage, electric transportation, and consumer products. The analyst will be responsible for tracking, analyzing and providing actionable recommendations about Smart Grid legislative and regulatory developments. He/she will analyze state and federal legislation and develop responses to regulatory proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The analyst will work with AT staff, Southern California Edison's (SCE) Law department, and SCE's Public Affairs department to develop and advance a SmartGrid policy agenda. Other duties will include: developing analyses of policy impacts on AT's technology development needs and priorities. In addition, the analyst will interface with other SCE departments to ensure timely completion of projects and to gather relevant information. Furthermore, the analyst will develop and deliver presentations and perform other duties as assigned. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Market Research Project Manager / Southern California Edison / Rosemead, CA

2010-02-26T10:00:00.000-08:00

Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CABasic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum of five years experience in market research plus two years supervisory or project management experience. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in marketing, business administration, market research, statistics, communications, or other applied social science or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Demonstrated experience managing and implementing small to medium projects, including identifying, maintaining, and/or adjusting the cost, scope, and resources, managing vendors, and overseeing the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance. - Demonstrated experience working with quantitative and qualitative market research/statistics skills including theoretical and practical knowledge of research design, sampling, questionnaire development, data collection data analysis (simple and complex), report writing and presentation of results. - Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams. - Demonstrated ability consulting with clients to understand their needs, recommend appropriate research solutions, manage their expectations, and develop action-oriented solutions based on research results. - Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications skills. - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), SAS and/or SPSS. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate decision making, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Approved at Staffing Express on February 18, 2010. Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: - Masters or PhD in marketing, business administration, market research, statistics, communications, or other applied social science. - Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis and modeling techniques. - Experience in many types of research applications such as product development and assessment, communications and advertising, testing, segmentation and social media/networks. - Experience and/or knowledge in qualitative moderating, customer relationship management, database management, utility operations and/or automotive operations. - Experience in automotive, energy or technology field. - Written/oral bilingual skills are a plus. Typical Responsibilities: This position will conduct custom qualitative and quantitative research to provide customer perspective to marketing and product development decisions. The successful candidate will also need to integrate custom research findings with other information (from inside and outside SCE's market research department) to generate compelling research recommendations and action plans. Typical responsibilities include: Working with internal clients to frame research so that studies provide meaningful and actionable recommendations; Managing external market research firms by providing project scope, developing research objectives, evaluating various research methodologies, generating appropriate sample plans, designing data collection instruments, creating appropriate analytical plans, and guiding report writing; ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget; creating and delivering high impact presentations of custom research results to all levels of management; maintaining appropriate project documentation systems; representing custom research on various cross-functional teams; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Trails Project Supervisor / Friends of Van Cortlandt Park / Bronx, NY

2010-02-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

Friends of Van Cortlandt Park/Bronx, NYThe Friends of Van Cortlandt Park (FVCP) is a nonprofit organization that in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC DPR) is committed to supporting the conservation and improvement of Van Cortlandt Park through educational and stewardship programs. Van Cortlandt Park contains 1,146 acres of forest, wetlands, lake and open space with over 15 miles of trails. In 2009, the Friends hired the New York/ New Jersey Trail Conference (NY/NJTC) to complete a Trails Plan for various hiking trails in the Park. We will begin implementing this plan in 2010 with a new Trails Crew who will be led by the Trails Project Supervisor and occasionally be assisted by our high school interns and volunteers. During Phase 1 of the Trails Plan, projects will be completed on the John Muir Nature Trail and the Cass Gallagher Trails. Position: Trails Project Supervisor Job Description: The Friends of Van Cortlandt Park seeks to hire a Trails Project Supervisor to lead a 4 member Trails Crew along with occasional groups of high school interns and volunteers to complete projects in Phase 1 of our newly created Trails Plan. This position requires a high level of responsibility in preparing for and managing day-to-day operations of this project. The Trails Project Supervisor will find this to be a professionally, intellectually and physically engaging yet challenging position working on valuable trail and conservation projects. The Trails Project Supervisor will work closely with the FVCP's Executive Director, NYC DPR Staff and NY/NJTC Staff to ensure that projects are completed in an accurate, timely and safe manner. This position reports to the Executive Director of the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park. This is a temporary position from mid- March to November 2010. Responsibilities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Recruit, hire, train and supervise 4 seasonal crew members Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prepare and manage day-to-day schedule for Trails Crew projects Ã¢â¬Â¢ Coordinate with NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and New York/ New Jersey Trails Conference to complete projects in Phase 1 of Trails Plan Ã¢â¬Â¢ Project planning and management: determine human resources and materials needed to accomplish trail projects and set regular project completion goals Ã¢â¬Â¢ Foster a safe, positive, open, professional and motivating environment for project site workers Ã¢â¬Â¢ Continually enhance expertise in trail restoration and construction techniques, crew management and leadership Required Qualifications/ Skills: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum of 3 years experience leading trail crews on a variety of trail reconstruction and construction projects including the construction and maintenance of the following: tread and drainage, stone and timber steps, turnpikes/ causeways and erosion control devices Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven ability to perform the duties of a trail worker Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong leadership skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to manage logistics and problem solve with direct supervision Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong, professional communication skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to follow instruction without close supervision Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge of hand and power tool use and care Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to lead volunteer groups including adults and high school students Desired Qualifications/ Skills: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Bachelors degree, in a related field Ã¢â¬Â¢ Certified Class B Sawyer Ã¢â¬Â¢ Plant pruning skills Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience operating small equipment, such as skids steers and tractors Ã¢â¬Â¢ Knowledge of overhead rigging systems and griphoist safety Ã¢â¬Â¢ First Aid and CPR Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ecological Restoration, revegetation and trail obliteration Salary: The Friends offers competitive non-profit salaries dependant on experience Work Schedule: The weekly work schedule will be 35 hours/ week with some weekend hours required during spring and fall. Position runs from mid-March to November 2010. How to Apply: Email: resume, salary requirements and 3 references by Friday February 19th, 2010Apply To Job

Gas Contracts Specialist / Southern California Edison / Rosemead, CA

2010-02-26T02:00:00.001-08:00

Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CABasic Qualifications: Must have experience in the natural gas industry or wholesale energy markets. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses five or more years experience in functions related to natural gas trading or marketing, contract management, and/or project management. - Typically possesses two or more years of supervisory or program management experience. - Demonstrated experience with financial and/or physical markets for energy. - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with deregulated energy markets, related to both physical operations and regulatory structure. - Demonstrated experience with commodity contracts. - Demonstrated experience analyzing complex financial, regulatory and/or business problems. - Demonstrated experience developing strategies for complex and competitive situations involving multiple variables. - Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage complex energy contracts. - Demonstrated ability to scope and plan a project, mobilize a cross-departmental team, and guide the process to completion, with sensitivity toward competing business needs for resources. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability while accurately analyzing information and making sound decisions. - Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing and presenting technical and business information in formal and informal settings. - Must possess excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, and with an emphasis on Excel. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective results delivery, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, leadership, interpersonal skills, ability to effectively manage stress, and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: MBA or technical based graduate degree. Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Gas Contracts group within Energy Supply & Management. The primary function is to lead and support the negotiation and administration of natural gas contracts with suppliers. As the primary point-of-contact with suppliers, the Contract Manager is responsible for maintaining SCE's relationships throughout negotiations of new agreements, amendments and on-going contract administration. The Contract Manager is also tasked with supporting SCE's gas and financial trading functions by negotiating agreements that enable trading and operations while limiting credit and legal risks. The job will require evaluating contract requirements and making strategy recommendations to management to maximize the benefits of supply contracts. The Contract Manager will work closely with other SCE departments including the Planning, Trading, Scheduling, Settlement, Risk, Credit, and Law groups with the primary responsibility to ensure the proper utilization and management of the contracted gas supplies. The Contract Manager will attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders to understand the energy marketplace and develop strategies for utilizing SCE's assets; and perform other duties and responsibilities as required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job

Solar Energy! Internship Opportunities / Suntech America / San Francisco, CA

2010-02-25T22:00:00.001-08:00

Suntech America/San Francisco, CAIf you are interested in learning about how clean energy and solar power are part of the solution to global warming, come join Suntech, one of the world's largest manufacturer of silicon solar modules, for an internship this summer in our San Francisco headquarters. Inspired by a management team with a passion to make a positive difference to our environment, our dedicated employees across the world works in a culture based on teamwork and integrity. The internship program will offer undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn about Suntech and the solar industry while working on important projects that are relevant to our company's continued success. Each intern will be paired with a mentor who will guide him or her throughout the summer. We invite you to become part of Suntech's energy. Available positions * Sales & Marketing Intern: Undergraduate students will learn about and contribute to: sales and lead generation efforts, marketing material development, new technologies analysis for internal collaboration and communication. * Product Marketing Intern: The focus of the Product Marketing Internship will be developing marketing material based on Suntech product data and research, monitoring and analysis of Suntech system performance, and general assistance with upcoming worldwide product launches. * Public Relations Intern: Working with the PR manager, the intern will develop strategies to promote Suntech technology to the U.S. press. General duties will include assisting with media outreach, collateral development, and even coordination assistance. * MBA Sales & Marketing Intern:This position will provide the intern an opportunity to learn about and contribute to sales and lead generation efforts in addition to a mutually defined utility research project. * Finance and Accounting Intern: Working with the finance and accounting department, the intern will work with the Credit Manager to assess and provide risk rating classification recommendations for all customers within our portfolio. In addition, the intern will review existing customer credit, provide financial analysis support for project finance, and provide financial accounting support. * Government & External Affairs Intern: Duties include writing weekly updates on state and federal solar policy developments, research electricity-related legislation and regulation, database analysis, and tools development. Please include a brief writing sample along with your submission. * Legal Intern: First-Year Law Student will assist with reviewing and drafting contracts, researching issue regarding litigation, corporate governance and securities law compliance, drafting Board of Director minutes, and other legal matters. * Business Development Intern: The intern will perform market research analysis on geographic and market segments, assist with data analysis from installed solar systems, assist outreach efforts to project developers, EPC contractors, and electric utilities, and provide support to the Business Development team. Requirements include: good knowledge of excel and computer modeling and a strong interest in solar project development. * Operations Intern: The Operations Intern will provide support to general operations and new project initiatives. * Electrical Engineer Intern: The Electrical Engineer will assist in the design and engineering of large-scale photovoltaic system projects and must have experience with AutoCAD and electrical design. Other responsibilities include preparation of detailed design documentation in addition to component and system integration analysis. Appropriate engineering qualification or continuing coursework towards qualification as well as knowledge of national and international electric codes preferred. * Global Product Strategy Intern: MBA student will have the opportunity to learn and contribute to: new product development from concept through commercialization, manufacturing, cost, and technology roadmaps, and collaboration between international product strategy teams. Hours & Compensation * Depending on the position, minimum 20-30 hours per week during normal business hours (we can be flexible with which days you choose to work). Internships will be at our San Francisco office. * Internships will start on a rolling basis from May 1 and continue throughout the summer. Dates are flexible. * Compensation will be commensurate with experience. * Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for internship positions. How to Apply Email: hr@suntechamerica.com with your resume and short cover letter. Include the position title for which you would like to be considered in the subject line. We expect to receive many responses and unfortunately, are not able to reply to those not selected. Please no phone calls. Equal Opportunity Employer. About Suntech Across the globe, demand for energy is accelerating on a daily basis. While traditional fossil fuels continue to play a major role, the demand for alternative energy sources is outpacing the global market. Clean, reusable and affordable solar power is increasingly being recognized worldwide as the leading alternative energy source for the 21st century. Suntech is one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: STP). With production sites in China, Japan and soon in the USA, we have 8,000 global employees. Suntech is passionately committed to delivering innovative and reliable energy solutions. Through lasting partnerships with our customers, we will build a brighter and sustainable future. Suntech Arizona, Inc. is establishing and opening a solar photovoltaic module manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona. The facility will work closely with the corporate manufacturing facilities in China. Apply To Job

Business Development Manager - UL Environment / Underwriters Laboratories / Northbrook, IL

2010-02-25T18:00:00.001-08:00

Underwriters Laboratories/Northbrook, IL (Nationwide)Other companies make products. We make a difference. We are dedicated to improving the safety and security of peoples' everyday lives. Our long history and deep commitment to safety have made us leaders in our industry. And the widespread acceptance of our marks and services provides people all over the world with confidence that the products they manufacture, sell, and use meet the highest safety standards. We are proud of our role in product safety compliance, and we work hard each day to help the world move forward - - one safe step at a time. See what we're all aboutÃ¢â¬Â¦ Our reputation is a global leader in product safety standards development, testing, and certification. We are the premier independent product safety testing and certification organization in the world. Our 1,000+ Standards of Safety serve as the bedrock of compliance for nearly 200 different industries. The UL Mark is accepted worldwide and our reputation for public safety and helping manufacturers around the globe build safer products is unmatched. More than 6,700 employees together with representatives and business partners serve customers locally in nearly 100 different countries. If you'd like to make a real impact, make us your first choice. Job Summary: Manages and coordinates on a regional basis with UL Environment's larger customers over all related industries. Position works on strategies with sales managers to generate revenue growth and achieve bookings goals. Responds effectively to urgent and sensitive customer issues. Assists industry leadership in the development of regional account strategies, goals and plans with a focus on driving a foundation for industry growth for UL. Focuses on customer satisfaction, account growth and expansion of services provided, and sustaining customer loyalty for a group of key customers. Works with key customers to understand emerging needs of organization. Duties: ÃÂ· Manages and coordinates on a regional basis with UL Environment's larger customers over all related industries. ÃÂ· Position works on strategies with sales managers within UL Environment and UL to generate revenue growth and achieve bookings goals. ÃÂ· Responds effectively to urgent and sensitive customer issues. ÃÂ· Develops and coordinates executive presentations and de-briefings. ÃÂ· Assists industry leadership within UL Environment and UL in the development of global account strategies, goals and plans. ÃÂ· Focuses on customer satisfaction, account growth and expansion of services. provided, and sustaining customer loyalty for a group of key customers. ÃÂ· May provide work direction to other employees in charge of specific customer accounts. ÃÂ· Performs other duties as directed. Requirements: ÃÂ· University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree) in Business Administration, Marketing or a related discipline plus generally five years experience in highest value corporate account management or eight years experience in Marketing and/or Sales area with account management experience. ÃÂ· Demonstrated ability to negotiate, acquire and manage high value customer accounts. ÃÂ· Ability to sell Ã¢â¬Å"at the highest levelÃ¢â¬ with a compelling value-add strategy approach. ÃÂ· Detailed understanding of the applicable industry product lines and target markets. Additional Requirements: ÃÂ· Experience in energy efficiency and / or the appliances industry is preferred. This position is available at either of the following UL locations: Washington, D.C.; Northbrook, IL; Melville, NY; Research Triangle Park, NC Employment Philosophy: Look at what we can do together! You've learned about us - now we would like to learn more about you. If you like what you have read and you believe that you would be a good fit, we would like to hear from you. Our sustained growth and success is dependent upon the commitment of its workforce. We consider our employees to be our most valued asset and we offer challenging and rewarding careers, excellent working conditions, exceptional opportunities for your professional and personal development, and a competitive compensation package. For more information, please visit us online at ulcareers.com UL and its family of companies are equal opportunity employers committed to workforce diversity and fair employment practices. To Apply: Visit ulcareers.com, Career Opportunities, and enter IRC46389 in the Keywords Search Box, then click on Apply Now to create an account and submit your resume. Apply To Job

Environmental Economist / Commission for Environmental Cooperation / Montreal, QC, Canada

2010-02-25T14:00:00.001-08:00

Commission for Environmental Cooperation /Montreal, QC, CanadaThe CEC Secretariat, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is seeking an environmental economist to support the Commission's program of cooperative work. The economist shall apply his/her experience and knowledge in economic and environmental matters to the management of trinational initiatives that may include: (1) support for trilateral climate change policy coordination among Canada, Mexico and the United States; (2) projects to spur the transition to a low-carbon economy in North America; (3) greening the economy, with a focus on market and trade mechanisms; and (4) assessment of trade and environment linkages in North America. The successful candidate will combine significant subject matter experience and a record of results-based project management. In general, he or she will have a strong understanding of North American issues pertaining to environmental, economic, and trade linkages among the three NAFTA countries. The ideal candidate will be skilled in program consultation, development and management, and have demonstrated the ability to work in an integrated and interdisciplinary environment. This position will appeal to candidates holding advanced degrees in economics or relevant disciplines and with a minimum of 10 years experience in policy, research, and program development. Experience working with sub-federal or national governments in the management and coordination of interagency, intergovernmental, and/or multilateral or international initiatives is an asset. Knowledge of trade economics and policy is required in addition to a specialization in at least one of the following areas: climate/carbon finance, environmental economics, environment and business, Cleantech, energy policy, and sustainable development. As part of his or her duties, the successful candidate will be expected to support international working and ad- hoc groups of government and other experts, and to participate in policy-oriented studies of high analytical quality on related topics. Applicants must be citizens of one of the three NAFTA countries and have superior analytical, writing and communication skills, including an ability to work in a multicultural environment. The position requires travel in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Applicants are required to be fluent in one of the languages of the CEC (English, French, Spanish), with a good working knowledge of a second. Knowledge of a third language is an asset. The salary for this position will be determined based on professional qualifications and experience. An attractive employee benefits package is included. This vacancy is open to both female and male candidates. In order to increase the number of women at all levels, women are particularly invited to apply for vacant posts. Please submit an expression of interest and a detailed resumÃÂ© of experience and qualifications by 15 March 2010. Contact: Eduardo Delgadillo Director, Administration and Finances Commission for Environmental Cooperation 393, rue St-Jacques West, Suite 200 Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1N9 E-mail: EnvEcon@cec.org The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is an international organization created by the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), the environmental side agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement. The CEC's mandate is to facilitate cooperation and public participation in the conservation, protection and enhancement of the North American environment for the benefit of present and future generations, in the context of increasing economic trade and social links amongst the NAFTA partners. We appreciate your interest in the CEC and wish to inform you that short-listed candidates only will be contacted by 31 March 2010. All resumÃÂ©s received will be retained on file for a six-month period and taken into consideration for any suitable vacancies occurring during that time. Apply To Job

Sustainability Manager / Intuit / Mountain View, CA

2010-02-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

Intuit/Mountain View, CAIntuit is a leading software provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. You probably know us by our flagship products, QuickBooksÃÂ®, QuickenÃÂ® and TurboTaxÃÂ®, but that's just the start. We are currently going through a fundamental transformation from a shrink-wrapped software company to one of the country's leading providers of web-based applications and solutions. Come join Intuit as part of the Finance team as a Sustainability Manager. We are looking for creative problem solvers with a passion for innovation to join our team and revolutionize the way the world does business. Primary Responsibilities: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Partner with all Intuit functions (Procurement, Supply Chain, Workplace Solutions, IT, etc) to help create and execute their Sustainability strategy and plans; including connecting Intuit teams to potential partners and experts, helping to benchmark and establish investment requirements for key projects, drive synergies across the company. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Establish partnership with CP1, CP2, and CP3 leaders to influence product development, marketing practices and support infrastructures to contribute to sustainability objectives. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist and occasionally lead Intuit's Green Executive Steering Committee which involves collaborating, presenting, discussing, planning, etc with senior company leaders. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Support and help refine Intuit's sustainability strategy, guiding principles, and goals. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Develop key relationships with other companies to share best practices and learning, implementing these practices at Intuit as appropriate. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Create systems to track our key metrics and continually improve our environmental performance. Monitor and report results of sustainability initiatives and overall company performance. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Act as an advocate for sustainability inside of Intuit, with community and industry leaders and with influential stakeholders; including opportunities to speak with the press. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Develop a structure for Employee efforts Ã¢â¬Â¦ensure they are set up for success (leader support, resources, etc.) Create channels where all employees can talk to each other, share best practices, ideas, successes, frustrations, etc. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Educate Intuit employees on what they can do to support sustainability goals. Make the program and its results visible across the company. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Help plan company-wide Sustainability events including Earth Day, Speakers, Campaigns, Educational Opportunities, etc. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work to include Sustainability efforts with Intuit's other charitable programs (WCGB, Corporate Affairs, Employee Networks, and other key initiatives.) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated ability to lead change and manage programs. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated ability to work across a complex, matrixed organization. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated ability to uncover customer needs through open-ended inquiry. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Experience in coalition-building and leading through influence. Demonstrated experience in cross-organizational collaboration (including external parties). Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including framing for effective communication. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Energetic and high integrity. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Self initiative and drive for results. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated business results. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Passion for and knowledge of sustainability issues: energy efficiency, LEED building standards, sustainable product development, recycling, energy conservation, carbon trading. Desired Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ 3-5 years of relevant experience (mix of public and private sector work experience, supply chain or procurement involvement, real estate or site services involvement, clean tech, etc). Ã¢â¬Â¢ MBA or other relevant graduate degree preferred; additional education could be in Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, EH&S or other applicable discipline. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong existing network within the Sustainability and CSR industry. Learn more about our award winning workplace and how we give back to our local and global communities. Discover what it's like to be part of a team that rewards taking risks and trying new things. Join us and let your ingenious ideas be heard. How far can you think? www.intuitcareers.com Be innovativeÃ¢â¬Â¦ Be yourself... Be Intuit Ã¢â¬Â¦ Apply To Job

Senior Occupational Health & Safety Specialist / Southern California Edison / Chino, CA

2010-02-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

Southern California Edison/Chino, CABasic Qualifications: Must possess eight or more years' experience managing the development and implementation of health and safety programs. Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. - Demonstrated experience researching, interpreting and applying federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations. - Demonstrated experience leading teams on the successful implementation of safety programs and processes. - Demonstrated experience balancing and organizing multiple large-scale, cross functional projects, reviewing and documenting project progress, developing communication plans, and reviewing and updating scope and progress. - Recognized internally and externally as an expert in the field of Occupational Health & Safety. - Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients' business needs. - Demonstrated ability to validate and accurately analyze information, and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact. - Demonstrated the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, vendors and all levels of management to successfully meet shifting needs. - Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, develop and execute business plans and manage information. - Must demonstrate team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Preferences: Advanced degree in a related field; certification as a Certified Safety Specialist (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); demonstrated knowledge of SCE and/or transmission and distribution operations. Typical Responsibilities: As a member of the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) compliance group within Transmission and Distribution Safety and Environmental Programs & Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical/professional guidance and leadership in the achievement of environmental, health and safety compliance initiatives. This position will collaborate on the development of a comprehensive compliance management system and sustainability strategy at both the business unit and organizational level. He/She will interface and partner with internal stakeholders such as Corporate Environment, Health and Safety (CEH&S), Corporate Audit Services Department, and other stakeholders on matters of compliance with EH&S laws, regulations, rules, and standards. They will lead the development of site-specific implementation plans for health and safety programs and support EH&S compliance teams at operational facilities. They will also be expected to consult with operations management and staff to understand and implement these environmental, health and safety compliance requirements. They will be responsible for providing technical/professional support to operations management during compliance audits, including the development and implementation of corrective action plans; collaborating with business unit training and corporate training representatives on the development and implementation of compliance training programs; mentoring junior team members within the group; and will perform other responsibilities as required. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply To Job

Existing Homes Sales Manager / Southern Energy Manager / Morrisville, NC

2010-02-25T02:00:00.001-08:00

Southern Energy Manager/Morrisville, NCExisting Homes Sales Manager Full Time Position: Available Immediately Location(s): Ã¢â¬âDomestic travel required. Description The Existing Homes Sales Manager oversees the development and performance of all sales activities in the existing homes market. The position requires establishing plans and strategies to expand SEM's residential customer base and contributing to the development of training and educational programs for the general public and sales staff. Providing leadership and direction to the sales team will maximize value creation, growth and profitability in line with SEM vision and values. The ideal candidate will have marketing and home building experience. Job Duties: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Manage the development of a business plan and sales strategy for the existing homeowner market to meet or exceed company sales goals and profitability. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prepare action plans with individuals and sales team to effectively develop sales leads and prospects. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintain contact with clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work with Strategic Business Development Director to initiate and coordinate action plans that maximize value creation in high potential markets. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Create and conduct proposal presentations and RFP responses. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Control expenses to meet budget guidelines. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Maintain accurate records of all pricing, sales, and activity reports generated by sales team. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethical standards and ensure they are communicated and implemented within the team. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Work with HR staff to recruit, test and hire sales team based on criteria agreed upon by senior management. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ensure that each sales person meets or exceeds all activity goals for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations, proposals and closes. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Conduct regular coaching and counseling sessions with sales team to build motivation, selling and value creation skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Conduct one-on-one reviews with each sales person not less than once per quarter to build more effective communication; understand his/her training and development needs; and provide insight for the improvement of the team's sales activity and performance. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provide timely feedback to senior management regarding performance. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Assist sales team with preparation of proposals and presentations. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Interact and cooperate with all SEM team members. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Lead by example in areas of personal character. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Commit to triple-bottom-line business principles. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Monitor and support work/life balance for the sales team to sustain high performance and job satisfaction. Required Skills/Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum 5 years experience as sales manager in construction services or home building. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Familiar with salesforce.com CRM Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Must be willing to travel out of the local area at least 25% of the time. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to take initiative and work independently while also collaborating in a team environment. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent interpersonal communication skills for working with both the internal team and clients. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Associates Degree in related field. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Marketing experience. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Home building experience. This is an excellent career opportunity for the right individual, with outstanding growth potential. We are committed to sustainability at all levels of our organization, and believe that our success as a company depends on the success of every team member. If you're ready to work hard, make a difference and have fun doing it, then you could be just the person we're looking for! To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to opportunity@southern-energy.com or contact Jason deFreitas at 919-862-8602. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Apply To Job

Program Associate, Energy Efficiency / United Nations Foundation / Washington, DC

2010-02-24T22:00:00.001-08:00

United Nations Foundation/Washington, DCUnited Nations Foundation (UNF)/Better World Fund (BWF) Program Associate, Energy Efficiency Vacancy Announcement OVERVIEW The Program Associate, Energy Efficiency, is responsible for providing analytical and programmatic support to the program's senior staff in support of its overall mission which is to work with the UN and other partners to promote widespread deployment of energy efficiency. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE The Program Associate, Energy Efficiency, is an integral member of the Energy and Climate Team, reports to the Director of International Energy Efficiency and also works closely with Energy and Climate senior staff members, as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES/DELIVERABLES The Program Associate provides research and programmatic support to the International Energy Efficiency Initiative (IEEI) and Energy and Climate senior staff by performing assigned roles and tasks related to the program's advocacy, campaigns, and initiatives. In particular, s/he: Ã¢â¬Â¢ Provides research and writing support to the IEEI program on policy and program development and initiatives undertaken or supported by the team; Prepares issue and meeting briefs and progress reports, policy analysis, and position papers on selected topics for both internal and external purposes. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Supports the IEEI team and collaborates with consultants, if any, on current program priorities related to IEEI work with UN-Energy and other partners in the promotion of energy efficiency internationally. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Represents UNF at relevant meetings, conferences, workshops, and other events, as directed. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Participates in the IEEI program's strategic thinking and planning and organizational development. Ã¢â¬Â¢ As directed, collaborates with the Public Affairs department and Energy and Climate team's Communications Director regarding the team's campaigns, initiatives and strategic communications, including contributing to the preparation of publications and web content. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Other duties as assigned. SELECTION CRITERIA Ã¢â¬Â¢ Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in engineering, economics or related field; required; Master's degree preferred. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Minimum intern work experience in energy policy, and international affairs. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven analytical and project management skills -- ability to move projects forward from inception to implementation to completion. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong communications skills (speaking, writing, editing, and listening); research accuracy and attention to detail. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to develop, maintain, and enjoy effective working relationships with people, internally, across an organization's functions; and, externally, from a wide variety of types of organizations, cultural backgrounds, and with a wide variety of functional expertise. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Flexibility; self starter; openness to new challenges; team player; ability to thrive under stress and prioritize competing demands; and sense of humor. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Continuous learning skills and the ability to synthesize information. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to represent the organization with professionalism, diplomacy and self-confidence; and Ã¢â¬Â¢ Multi-cultural experience. LOCATION UNF is located at 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 400 in Washington D.C. (Metro: Dupont Circle). COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary commensurate with experience. Actual salary will depend on qualifications and anticipated contribution to the Foundation. UNF pays 100% of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance premiums for its employees and 75% of medical and vision for employees' dependents. In addition, UNF provides 20 days of paid vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, three personal days per year, an immediately vested 150% matching 403(b) contribution up to a limit of six-percent of employee pay, Metro Pass benefits, and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care. TO APPLY Please apply on-line at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=488052 Submit a current resume and cover letter online. Only completed applications with both a resume and cover letter will be considered. Please upload your resume and cover letter as one document or cut and paste your cover letter into the notes section of the online application. UNF/BWF is an AA/EEO employer. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Apply To Job

Greenpeace Organizing Term Coordinator / Greenpeace / San Francisco, CA

2010-02-24T18:00:00.001-08:00

Greenpeace/San Francisco, CAOur fight to save the planet has grown more serious Ã¢â¬â the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. We are training the next generation of student leaders to stand up and protect the planet. The Greenpeace Organizing Term (GOT) is a semester or summer-long grassroots training program filled with training, travel, and action. The GOT prepares the country's emerging student activists to mobilize their campuses on Greenpeace campaigns. Students learn through more than 50 trainings, hands-on campaign work, mentorship from staff, teamwork, and by organizing students across the country. Coursework includes grassroots organizing, strategic campaign planning, direct action climbing and boating, nonviolence, working with the media, building groups, leadership, and Greenpeace values, history, and current campaigns. The GOT includes a 2-week campaign trip and a week-long expedition, often abroad, for students to bear witness to and work on environmental issues in the field. Coordinators of the GOT program are inspiring trainers, nurturing mentors, effective grassroots organizers, and motivating group leaders. This job is much more than running a training from the front of a classroom. We're looking for someone who wants to organize Greenpeace events around the country, travel with students, lead by example while running on-the-ground campaigns, and who is invested in the development of individual student leaders to help them win environmental fights. Are there easier jobs? Yes. Could there be a cooler job? Unlikely. This position will report to the Grassroots Training Director. This is a full-time, permanent position based in San Francisco, CA. For more information about the program check out www.greenpeace.org/got RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Run and coordinate trainings for students in the program. Develop and run inspiring trainings on a range of campaign and organizing topics: from the basics of recruitment, phonebanking, petitioning, to writing a press release, making a campaign plan, etc. Manage the student group on a daily basis, provide regular feedback and motivation to each individual GOT participant, help foster GOT team and leadership development, Recruit trainers internally from Greenpeace and externally from organizations and allies to do individual training sessions throughout the semester and provide training outlines. Review training curriculum and assess its effectiveness in skill development. 2. Implement and manage student component of Greenpeace campaigns in select parts of the country. Achieve agreed-upon campaign objectives and student grassroots organizing strategy with the Greenpeace campaign teams and create campaign plans, organize logistics of campaign trips, and develop creative tactics and events. Travel with students to implement campaign tactics and to teach grassroots organizing through hands-on experience. Oversee program GOT student participants' involvement in Greenpeace campaigns; Represent Greenpeace at public events, grassroots activists groups and in the environmental community at large. 3. Inspire students to commit to long-term leadership positions within the Greenpeace organization. 4. Develop project budgets and monitor program budget. Maintain all management and evaluation systems. Maintain contact management systems and update contact information databases regularly. 5. Assist the GOT recruitment coordinator with recruiting college students to attend the semester. Reach out to networks beyond Greenpeace to inform students, professors, and colleagues about the training semester, and help to find new ways to bring students into the Greenpeace program. Assist with phone interviews to talk about the program with students and evaluate their potential, and manage pre-recruited students individually just before the semester begins to ensure their smooth transition to the program. 6. Perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned by the Grassroots Training Director. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: BA/BS Degree preferred or equivalent experience. EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Ã¢â¬Â¢ A minimum of two years experience as a grassroots organizer. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven ability to develop grassroots leaders, inspire activists, and build lasting long-term relationships. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Prior experience as a trainer or educator. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong skills and experience in key campaigning areas: public speaking, activist training, strategic planning, organizing people around an issue, oral and written communication, and problem solving skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability and willingness to travel extensively. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Proven leadership. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change, and commitment to the ideals of Greenpeace, including a global perspective DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Please send resume and cover letter. Apply To Job

General Manager, County Office of Sustainability / Los Angeles County - Internal Services Department / Los Angeles, CA

2010-02-24T14:00:00.001-08:00

Los Angeles County - Internal Services Department/Los Angeles, CATHE POSITION This position is unclassified and is responsible acting as the head of the County Office of Sustainability on behalf of the Los Angeles County. The incumbent has full responsibility for managing energy, environmental and general sustainability initiatives for the County. The incumbent works under the direction of the Director, ISD, and will work directly with Deputy Director, County deputy CEOs and their staff, and Board offices; including legislators, regulators, media, other public agency directors, and community leaders for the coordination of program efforts, technical expertise, legislative and regulatory support, and management resources on energy, environmental and general sustainability initiatives. The General Manager, County Office of Sustainability (COS), is a member of ISD executive management and works under the direction of the ISD Director. Incumbent is responsible for COS activities including: Energy Management Division Ã¢â¬â Manages and develops energy programs and activities such as the Energy Conservation and Efficiency, Alternative Energy, GHG Reporting/AB32 Compliance, Carbon Mitigation and Offsets, Waste Reduction and Recycling Program (in conjunction with the Department of Public Works), and the Green Purchasing Program. Environmental Initiatives Division Ã¢â¬â Manages the development and implementation of climate change programs that impact and benefit constituents, including policy development and technical support for both constituent programs and internal operations programs. COS Administration Ã¢â¬â Manages the Energy and Environmental policy programs and activities conducted and monitored in consistence with the California Climate Action Network Best Practices Certification Program sponsored by the California State Association of County and the California League of Cities. Examples of duties: Develop, approve, and implement COS goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; determine service levels and resource allocation. Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design. Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives. Conduct sustainability or environmental related risk assessment. Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda and research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests. Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups. Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives. Direct the allocation of COS resources to achieve desired outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjust plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major County, departmental, and organizational priorities. Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with policies, standards, laws, and environmental or governmental regulations. Develop, approve, and implement procedures and methodologies to evaluate viability or success of sustainability programs, climate change program activities, and establish program objectives. Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems; identify and analyze opportunities for improvement; implement improvements. Provide direction to the COS Divisions on regulatory and legislative strategies and oversee the development of financial or environmental reports assessing potential impacts to County operations and constituents. Provide formal recommendations to the County's legislative agenda regarding County development of legislation and/or advocacy on legislation. Participate in budget development by providing detailed justification and support for new proposal or initiatives. Implement and closely monitor budget expenditures for the COS divisions and administrative section, and various programs funded through grants and other resources. Communicate regularly with County executive-level management and Board offices regarding the COS's activities and coordination with other County departments in addressing the status of the Countywide Climate Change Program. Represent the County before legislative and regulatory boards, outside organization's elected office staff, and the media. Participate in meetings with regional, state and federal legislators and regulators, public agency executives and peers, community groups, private enterprise, local commissions and agencies, and members of the public, to promote, implement and administer the Countywide Climate Change program. Formulate or implement sustainability campaign, marketing, or outreach to media strategies for sustainability projects or events and represent the County and the Program at public events, media events and public meetings. Supervise managers working on sustainability projects identifying educational, training, or other development opportunities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Five (5) years' management experience, three years of which must have been in a highly responsible and complex management capacity overseeing energy, environmental and general sustainability initiatives at the level of Administrative Manager 13 or higher.* * Highly responsible and complex management experience must include: responsibility for analyzing, making recommendations and directing, through subordinate managers, energy, environmental and general sustainability initiatives. LICENSE A valid California Class C License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out the essential job-related functions. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Ã¢â¬Â¢ A Bachelors Degree, a Masters Degree preferred, from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Resource Conservation, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Solid grant writing and grant administration experience. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Energy savings program awards for innovation and energy avoidance programs and projects. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated successful implementation of environmental and/or sustainability programs in large enterprises in heterogeneous environments. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated experience working effectively with policy makers. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Strong service and customer-relations skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Demonstrated strategic planning and project management skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong public speaking skills. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Ability to foster teamwork throughout the organization. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS COMPENSATION Ã¢â¬â Annual Salary: $123,642 - $187,143 (MAPP Range 15) Ã¢â¬â This position is subject to the provisions of the County's Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). The salary range for this position is MAPP Range R-15. The successful candidate may be appointed to any salary within the range, depending on qualifications. BENEFITS Ã¢â¬â The County of Los Angeles provides an excellent benefits package that allows employees to choose benefits that meet their specific needs. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Retirement Plan Ã¢â¬â The successful candidate may choose either a contributory or non-contributory defined benefit plan. It should be noted that County employees DO NOT pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax (HIT) portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Cafeteria Benefit Plan Ã¢â¬â The MegaFlex Benefits Plan is a cafeteria plan through which benefits may be purchased using a tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5% to 17% of the employee's monthly salary. Any portion of the County contribution not used to purchase benefits is paid to the employee as taxable income. Benefits available within the MegaFlex Benefit Plan include medical, dental, disability, life and AD&D insurances. (Note: Not applicable to County employees who are currently in Flex.) Ã¢â¬Â¢ Non-Elective Days Ã¢â¬â 10 days per year with the option to buy 1 to 20 elective annual leave days. Annual leave days can be used for vacation, sick or personal leave. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Flexible Spending Accounts Ã¢â¬â Employees may contribute up to $400 per month tax-free, to Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. The County contributes $75 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Savings Plan (401 K) Ã¢â¬â Optional tax-deferred income plan that includes a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Deferred Compensation Plan (457) Ã¢â¬â Optional tax-deferred income plan that includes a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Ã¢â¬Â¢ HolidaysÃ¢â¬â 11 paid days per year. Ã¢â¬Â¢ Flexible Work Hours Ã¢â¬â ISD executive staff currently observe a 4/40 work schedule. SELECTION PROCESS Each candidate's background will be evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of application to determine the level and scope of the candidate's preparation for this position. The resume should include any additional information which the candidate wishes considered. Only the most qualified candidates, as determined by the screening process, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The names of the most highly qualified candidates will be submitted to the Director of Internal Services for consideration. NOTE: An extensive background investigation will be completed on the candidate selected for this position. FILING INSTRUCTIONS Qualified candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest and their resume detailing education completed, positions held, current salary, and special qualifications. Resume should include ALL of the following: 1. Names of schools, colleges, or universities attended, dates attended, degrees earned and field(s) of study. Please enclose verification of degree(s), licenses, and certificates together with the resume. 2. For organizations and programs managed, the name of each employer, job title, size of organization's budget, number and composition of personnel supervised, scope of management responsibilities, functions managed, dates of employment, and current salary. 3. Information required to determine if candidate meets the Minimum Requirements and Desirable Qualifications sections of this recruitment announcement. Pursuant to State and federal requirements, we are requesting that you voluntarily provide the following information: (1) your race/ethnicity and (2) your gender. This information should be on a separate piece of paper (without your name), attached to your resume. This page will be removed from your resume when it is received, kept confidential, and utilized solely for required statistical purposes. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and any additional information Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at: Internal Services Department Human Resources Division 1100 N. Eastern Ave., Trailer Annex Los Angeles, CA 90063 Attn: Martha Sandoval Tel: (323) 881-4655 msandoval@isd.lacounty.gov FILING PERIOD: FEBRUARY 22, 2010 UNTIL STAFFING NEEDS ARE MET. This announcement may be downloaded from the Los Angeles County web site at: http://dhr.lacounty.info or at http://isdjobs.co.la.ca.us/ Apply To Job

Electric Utility Automation/Communication Project Mgr / Southern California Edison / Monterey Park, CA

2010-02-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

Southern California Edison/Monterey Park, CABasic Qualifications: Must have distribution and/or substation field experience. Core Competencies: - Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses seven or more years experience in organizational programs, contract management and working with automation and communications engineering projects and research, and testing new technologies, plus five or more years of supervisory or project management experience. - Demonstrated experience working with distribution and substation automation and communications technologies. - Demonstrated experience leading and managing cross-functional teams. - Demonstrated experience managing and implementing multiple projects concurrently, including identifying, maintaining, and/or adjusting cost and resources, and overseeing the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance. - Demonstrated experience making strategic decisions regarding project, impact, policy development, and implementation. - Demonstrated experience interfacing and collaborating with clients, peers, all levels of management, different departments, vendors and/or external organizations. - Demonstrated experience consulting with clients, including independently identifying client needs, developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results. - Demonstrated experience analyzing complex financial, and/or business problems. - Demonstrated experience developing and presenting technical and business information in formal and informal settings. - Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective results delivery, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. The location for this job will move to Westminster. NERC/CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection): This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties. Preferences: PMP certification Demonstrated interconnection experience Master's Degree Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work in Automation and Communications in Advanced Technology in the Transmission and Distribution Business Unit (TDBU). He or she will be responsible for managing a range of projects to develop next generation distribution and substation automation and communications technologies for integration into the Southern California Edisonss Electric Grid. Typical responsibilities will include: working with Directors and Managers to assign tasks, deploy resources and lead the development of next generation distribution and substation automation energy technologies; creating and leading cross functional teams to research and test technologies; negotiating contracts and agreements with vendors; monitoring technology developments and standards adoptions from industry groups like Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); identifying and resolving issues related to projects; presenting findings and status reports to Senior Management; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. To view job at edisonjobs.com please select the "Southern California Edison" or "Edison International" logo. Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com. Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To Job