Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

The Climate Solutions Accelerator is an inclusive, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and facilitating a large-scale climate mobilization in the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region. Our mission is to create a healthier, more equitable, and environmentally sustainable community by catalyzing local efforts to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and address the effects of climate change.

Position Overview: The Accelerator is hiring a Residential Energy Advisor. This Advisor will connect consumers to clean energy technologies as part of a state-wide NYSERDA-funded Regional Clean Energy Hub program, with a special focus on increasing the adoption of these technologies in NYSERDA-designated “Disadvantaged Communitiesâ€ (DACs). The Energy Advisor will learn to serve all residential clients, but will also specialize in assisting multi-family and manufactured/mobile housing. Along with other team members, the Energy Advisor will be responsible for aspects of developing and managing the initiatives outlined below. Specific tasks will include vetting installers, identifying financing options, providing technical assistance, and contributing to public outreach, education, and marketing activities.

This position is aligned with the Finger Lakes Clean Energy Hub, a regional effort to increase consumer awareness and uptake of clean energy products, technologies, and opportunities. The Energy Advisor will assist in advancing local capacity to engage community residents, especially those who are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. As part of the Hub, the Energy Advisor will also coordinate with the AMPED campaign, which serves as the marketing and outreach arm of the Clean Energy Hub. This campaign will expand to residential in September 2023 to reflect the entire population served by the Hub.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Serve as the primary organizational contact for customers that are interested in energy technology upgrades, to connect them to qualified contractors and support their participation in relevant incentive programs
Identifying and braiding funding sources/financing options
Ongoing project management and oversight while serving as a liaison between customers and contractors
Serve as a technical consultant for potential enrollees, answering questions about clean energy technologies, energy efficiency audits, and referred installer quotes
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Finger Lakes Clean Energy Hub by:
Noting barriers to access in clean energy adoption
Increasing familiarity with underutilized NYSERDA programs that may help clients adopt clean energy
Contributing to marketing and communicating a clear message for consumers looking to maximize energy efficiency
Enroll and track enrollees using Salesforce
Organize opportunities for public engagement and education, including:
Plan, publicize, coordinate, and deliver public presentations
Plan, publicize, and coordinate tours of houses/buildings where clean energy technologies have been installed
Participate in check-in calls with NYSERDA, program partners, and the installer(s)
Participate in best practices sharing calls with other community campaigns
Track expenses, participant recruitment, and volunteer engagement
Submit reports and invoices as required by NYSERDA and campaign partners
Participate in statewide and national efforts to promote building electrification, health housing, etc.
Spread information on NYSERDA program changes and opportunities
Stay up-to-date on new developments in clean energy and energy efficiency technologies

Qualifications: The successful candidate for this position will be efficient at project management and client stewardship. This position will require a good deal of autonomy and sound decision-making abilities. An ideal candidate will have experience interfacing with clients and providing unbiased support throughout each client’s unique journey in pursuing clean energy upgrades to their home. They will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Clear, consistent, and accurate reporting on outcomes from their work is essential. This position will require expertise in clean energy technologies and opportunities. Pre-existing familiarity with these technologies is preferred.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to the Accelerator and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to consider submitting an application for review. All relevant experience is welcome.

The Accelerator is an equal employment opportunity employer.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and diversity statement to je***@********fl.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. First round interviews will begin no later than the week of January 8th.

Oracle Cloud Data Center Services is seeking a Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Sustainability Director within the Data Center Sourcing and Energy team. As sustainability manager, you will have day-to-day responsibility for shaping and driving Oracle Cloud’s approach to sustainability and environmental reporting. As part of Oracle, we have a goal to reach 100% renewable energy, halve our global operational emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. Sustainability and the environment are growing in focus across our business and this role will provide critical expertise and execution across Oracle Cloud data centers.
Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day management of Oracle Cloud’s data center sustainability strategy across global markets – North and South America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific
Create and manage requirements around sustainability including leveraging expertise of voluntary and compliance frameworks, carbon accounting, customer and supplier engagement, collection and preparation of high-quality data
Monitor local and regional markets for opportunities and risks and recommend strategies for Oracle to stay ahead of these challenges
Manage collection and preparation of data for internal and external reporting including improving and executing the annual greenhouse gas inventory
Cross-functionally develop and manage relationships across Oracle including with capacity planning, site selection, supply chain management, data center engineering, data center operations, and corporate sustainability and procurement teams
Partner with corporate sustainability and other lines of business to develop and promote attention on evolving sustainability concepts including water, lifecycle analysis, technological developments such as liquid cooling, waste management etc.
Develop and manage requirements around operational and design sustainability elements including renewable energy, PUE, WUE, green buildings, etc.
Prepare executive talking points, white papers and presentations for executives on sustainability strategy and progress
Input into external reporting including website content, carbon dashboards etc.

Qualifications

8+ years professional experience; 3-5+ years managing sustainability or ESG within a large matrix environment
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, STEM or business with technical expertise on energy and data center topics
Understanding of greenhouse gas inventory best practices including use of renewable energy market instruments to make claims
Familiarity with sustainability frameworks: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Science-based Targets, SASB, TCFD, CDP, Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Familiarity with compliance requirements and pending requirements: U.S. SEC Climate Risk Disclosure, EU CSRD, EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, EU Climate-Neutral Data Centre Operator Pact, etc.
Experience leading cross-functional annual sustainability reporting requirements including GHG inventories
Advanced Excel expertise building financial models and analyzing energy and carbon emissions
Articulate, executive presence, comfort with negotiations and supplier engagement
Ability to support global time zones
Ability to travel occasionally including internationally

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Data center sustainability expertise developing and executing sustainability and ESG plans cross-functionally
Metrics/OKR design, complex project management experience
1-2+ years people management experience
As Oracle also has a renewable energy goal, 1-3+ years managing renewable energy strategies including EAC/REC sourcing
Ability to support EMEA time zone on a regular basis

The Clean Energy Jobs team is responsible for developing, supporting and delivering the AFL-CIO’s work on clean energy, climate, and good jobs. The team’s goal is to ensure that the number of good union jobs in clean energy goes up. To achieve this, the team supports AFL-CIO affiliated unions, state federations of labor, and central labor councils in organizing new jobs and helps them to secure existing good union jobs.

Over the next two years, the Federation’s priority is to ensure that federal investment in clean energy produces the maximum number of good union jobs, particularly for young, black, and brown workers, and for women.

The Communications Coordinator for Clean Energy Jobs develops content for, coordinates, and ensures the dissemination of communications about the AFL-CIO’s work and positions on clean energy jobs and climate. The Coordinator works closely with the Public Affairs and Clean Energy Jobs teams to develop and disseminate messages in internal and external channels.
An immediate priority is positioning AFL-CIO’s President on clean energy and climate issues in major and specialist media as well as other channels.

The Communications Coordinator-Clean Energy Jobs reports to the Deputy Public Affairs Director, with a dotted line to the Strategic Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Jobs. The Coordinator is part of the Public Affairs and Clean Energy Jobs teams, ensuring information flow and consistent messaging, and maximizing communications opportunities for the Federation in the fields of clean energy and climate change.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

â— Write news releases, background pieces, advisories, newsletters, fact sheets and other news-related information.
â— Conceive and support social media strategy and content, including digital toolkits and blog posts.
â— Coordinate, track and execute action items.
â— Create talking points as appropriate on key issues.
â— Write, edit and research materials.
â— Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
â— Serve as the point of contact and execute events communications plans.
â— Prepare and submit regular and ad hoc reports on resource activities as required.
â— Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

â— Minimum 5-6 years experience in a communications role.
â— Communications, journalism, or experience in another related field, or a bachelor’s degree desirable.
â— A passion for and a knowledge of energy and climate issues, particularly as they relate to working families and social justice.
â— Experience with advocacy organizations helpful.
â— Experience with the union movement a plus.
â— Demonstrated superior writing and research skills including experience writing press releases, fact sheets and other news-related information.
â— Strong interpersonal skills.
â— Good judgment.
â— Outstanding attention to detail.
â— Excellent verbal communication skills.
â— Sharp copy editing eye.
â— Proficiency in Internet-based research, word processing and email programs.
â— Comfortable creating PowerPoint presentations.
â— Strong communications planning skills.
â— Experience with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
â— Effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, and demonstrated experience in developing campaign and personal work plans and goals.
â— Demonstrated ability to work effectively in politically sensitive environments.
â— Ability to work well in teams and a collaborative environment.
â— Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
â— Ability to work long and extended hours.
â— Proven video editing skills are helpful.

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber, and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

As a Sustainability Analyst for Deere & Company World Headquarters located in Moline, IL, you will:

Lead and manage Enterprise carbon accounting. Manage Environmental software systems and metrics for Environmental and Sustainability.
Manage and support enterprise Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, reporting and inventories. Consolidate and provide analyses of worldwide energy & Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions data/metrics and lead the GHG emissions accounting program for certain categories of the Scope 3 emissions.
Consolidates and provides analyses of worldwide water and waste consumption data.
Prepare internal reporting for Energy, GHG, Water and Waste data for management.
Manage third-party assurance of Energy, GHG, Water and Waste metrics.
Provide support for external reporting of Sustainability Metrics, including drafting responses for key ranking & rating surveys.
Provide analysis and other support for key strategic and compliance projects related to environmental data, metrics, and inventories.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need

3 or more years of experience with data collection and analysis; ability to work without supervision and provide technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends and to help guide decision-making
3 or more years of experience in a technical field (e.g. accounting), understanding how to apply technical rules to data collection and reporting
Strong communication skills and stakeholder management; ability to articulate technical rules and reporting standards to a variety of stakeholders across the business
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 25%

What Makes You Stand Out

Knowledge of Greenhouse Gas emissions accounting, including the GHG Protocol
Experience with PowerBI or other data analytics tools

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (accounting, environmental sciences, engineering)

Solar One is a nonprofit organization that empowers communities in the New York City metro area to thrive in the face of the challenges brought on by climate change and to embrace a world that is low-carbon, resource-efficient efficient and socially inclusive. Solar One’s mission is to design and deliver innovative education, training, and technical assistance that fosters sustainability and resiliency in diverse urban environments. We seek a dynamic individual passionate about sustainable and inclusive community development to join our team in a unique position embedded full-time within NYC government to help the City with climate policy.

Policy and Project Associate, Sustainability

Join the fight against climate change and take advantage of a unique opportunity on the cutting edge of climate policy at the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). DOB plays an essential role in implementing New York City’s ground-breaking climate policies, including Local Law 97, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the city’s largest buildings. The Department’s Bureau of Sustainability is actively developing the policies and regulations needed to advance New York City’s climate goals. In a city where buildings contribute nearly three-quarters of our greenhouse gas emissions, a focus on efficiency, building energy usage, and decarbonization is critical. DOB is committed to becoming the nation’s premier municipal building organization, enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and making our city a safer and healthier place to live.

The Sustainability Bureau seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Policy and Project Associate, a key role responsible for helping to implement & administer DOB’s sustainability policies and support the Bureau’s mission. The Policy and Project Associate will be instrumental in the development, management, and communication of policies, processes, and programs that impact building energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Assisting the Bureau with the development of policy, implementation, and enforcement strategies;

Developing operational procedures within the Bureau that align with policy agendas and legislated directives, including designing process flows for reporting and filing, with a keen understanding of IT implications;

Conducting in-depth research, analysis, and synthesis of technical and operational information on behalf of the Bureau.

Ability to share technical information effectively to both internal and external stakeholders;

Performing data analysis to support policy development and implementation;

Leading and improving coordination of systems to optimize efficiency; and

Collaborating with staff to translate business needs into technical documentation that supports the Department’s policy agendas, legislated directives processes and business processes such as technical reference, technical and non-technical user guides, fact sheets, bulletins, service notices, etc.

Preferred Skills

Exceptional research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills;

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders, and ability to work in team environment;

Strong project management and time management skills;

Proficiency in project management and time management, with the capability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work under pressure with minimal guidance while meeting aggressive deadlines;

Exemplary discretion and judgment, particularly when handling sensitive and confidential matters;

Experience working with government;

Passion for and proficiency in data analysis tasks;

Experience with programmatic concepts;

High-level proficiency with information technology;

Exceptional organizational skills;

Passionate about sustainability;

Python experience desirable; and

Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.

Qualifications:

A Graduate degree (JD/MPA/MBA) in a field related to sustainability, environmental protection, or environmental sciences.

Pay and Benefits

This position is Full Time / Exempt

Paying up to $84,000 per year (salary based on experience)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of External Relations for Sustainability for the Office of Climate Action. This position reports to the Senior Director of Climate Action and Sustainability and works closely with staff in other units at Rutgers, including the Department of External Affairs. This is a 3-year appointment with the possibility for renewal based on evaluation of outcomes.
In order to support Rutgers’ operational climate goals as they relate to climate change mitigation, adaptation, research, and training, the Director of External Relations for Sustainability will:
1. Support efforts by operational offices and academic programs to pursue funding opportunities,
2. Engage in strategic planning related to external funding opportunities,
3. Assist in development of information, analysis and materials required to obtain external funding, and
4. Facilitate coordination of related activities across offices and programs at Rutgers.

Minimum Education/Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the public policy process, advocacy, and communications.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact successfully with diverse individuals.
Experience pursuing or overseeing funding opportunities.

Are you passionate about sustainability and climate? The Town of Natick has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Coordinator to join our team!

This position reports directly to our Director of Sustainability and will help advance Natick’s net zero and climate resiliency goals. Regular duties include: measuring and monitoring energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions; planning and supporting capital projects to electrify Natick’s municipal buildings and fleet; and assisting the community-at-large with climate action. In this dynamic role, you’ll have the satisfaction of taking projects from start to finish, and seeing the impact of your work at the local level.

You will also be part of a team and community that is committed to climate action. The Town of Natick is a Green Community and has made strides to reduce its fossil fuel use through a variety of municipal projects, including solar systems, building energy efficiency, street light upgrades and the decarbonization of heating/cooling systems. Natick was one of the first communities to hire a dedicated Sustainability staff member in 2014 and is eager to expand the Sustainability team with this position.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Energy or Environmental Policy or other related field, plus a minimum of two years of professional experience in sustainability planning, energy efficiency and/or renewable energy market; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

This position is Grade 3 of the town’s pay plan with a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000; actual salary is dependent upon qualifications.

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Sustainability Outreach Coordinator will organize educational events and ongoing communications from the Office of Sustainability to the campus community and other stakeholders. This position is responsible for program management and development, public relations and marketing, communications, and hosting events to help build a robust and diverse sustainability community across the institution. Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Responsibilities and Duties

Develop and maintain campus outreach programs including the Green Office program, and oversight of the Eco-Rep Program. Coordinates meetings, training seminars, workshops, and other outreach events. Identifies other outreach opportunities. Develop materials as needed.
Work with a wide variety of campus stakeholders to coordinate annual engagement events including but not limited to campus sustainability month, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Campus Race to Zero Waste, and the TU Move Out Yard Sale.
Develop content for communication efforts targeting internal and external audiences. Manages program communications including social media outlets, website updates, and bi-monthly newsletter.
Supervise student employees and volunteers.
Represent the Office of Sustainability at various internal and external meetings. Serves on or chairs committees as required by the office.
Seeks, pursues, and assists in the management of relevant grants.
Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies and procedures.
Assesses the impact and success of each program and event.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree and three years of related work experience.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact, present ideas, and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, and perform mathematical computation. Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities. Develop and participate in the development of best practices. This position requires the ability to lift 30 lbs. and have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred – Prior experience with sustainability leadership and collaboration in higher education (i.e. AASHE Conference, Second Nature Conference, etc.). Basic proficiency with graphic arts programs such as Canva, Photoshop, etc. Strong workshop design, presentation, and facilitation skills. Understanding of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Demonstrated understanding of behavior change strategy.

Salary and Benefits

Salary starting at $58k-$64k, salary commensurate on experience, and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission.

The Director of Sustainability provides guidance and vision for the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) by fulfilling the College’s goal of fostering a culture of innovation to support sustainable solutions. This position is responsible for strategic development and operational management of the CSD. This position manages the Associate Director, Zero Waste Manager, as well as well as student graduate assistants and interns that work in the office.

The Center for Sustainable Development Manager will work closely with stakeholders across the organization and community, as well as the other department heads within Facilities Management.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree related to environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability or directly related fields and three (3) to five (5) years of work experience leading sustainability initiatives for a large organization.

Master’s degree related to environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability or directly related field is preferred. Proven experience in higher education leading sustainability programming is desired. LEED Accredited Professional or closely related sustainability credentials is also preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have advanced knowledge and proficiency of the various aspects of sustainability on a large college campus. A demonstrated ability to identify and formulate long-term sustainability direction and goals with the ability to translate these long-term goals into short-term action items and operational activities is required. A cooperative and collaborative leadership style that emphasizes inclusion, integrity, honesty, openness and fairness is required.

Must have leadership and management experience and skills focused around program development and execution, as well as, demonstrated ability to work across silos and between multiple entities to achieve stated goals or objectives is required. Strong customer service orientation and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the College with a diverse student body, faculty, staff and the Charleston community is also required. Must have a working knowledge in all Microsoft Office Suite, Google programs, Canva, social media outlets and MailChimp.

Demonstrated excellence in communicating complex or technical information verbally and in writing is preferred. Demonstrated skills in effective management and team building, as well as, strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills is desired.

Must have skills in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.

Job purpose

Develop and implement USTMA programs designed to create opportunities for economically and environmentally sustainable tire recycling and reuse markets, and manage risks and challenges associated with sustainable management of tires at the end of their lives in use.

Duties and responsibilities

Work with the Senior Director, End of Life Tires and other USTMA colleagues to support and advance Association programs to promote environmentally and economically sound uses of scrap tires.
Educate stakeholders, including government officials and industry representatives and the public about proper scrap tire management.
Participate in industry coalitions. Collaborate with the Scrap Tire Work Group, an unincorporated association of state scrap tire regulators.
Conduct research, collect data and publish reports on scrap tire management and end uses in theUnited States.
Manage contractors and consultants to extend USTMA capabilities and resources.
Effectively communicate with USTMA member companies about activities, based on priorities set by USTMA management and member companies.
Liaise cooperatively with other USTMA staff managing related issues on behalf of the tire industry.

Qualifications

Four-year college degree required. Advanced degree in law, business, environmental science, engineering and/or related field helpful.
At least 5 years relevant professional experience. Trade association, scrap tire industry, recycling program management, tire industry, tire retail or related field helpful.
Understanding of legislative and regulatory processes on the federal and state levels essential.
Experience in managing and positively impacting outcomes in public policy issues, whether in legislative or regulatory venues.
Understanding uses for scrap tires and other secondary materials in market applications.
Facility with working independently and as part of a team in fast-paced multitasking environment; open, collaborative and positive personality.
Ability to learn complex issues quickly and develop concise policy positions and advocacy.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills – facility with all software in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel,PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Teams, and others such as Survey Monkey, Doodle, Whova et al.