Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

Basic Function

Assists the Director of Facilities Maintenance in analyzing current energy usage and developing the authority’s
energy management plan to provide cost effective energy utilization. The Energy Manager helps to develop,
implement, and coordinate policies on matters involving gas and electric energy conservation and procurement.
Assists in the development, maintenance and administration of water, gas and electricity consumption and cost
forecasting models. Works closely with the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Procurement in sourcing,
negotiating, and administering energy supply contracts. Advises the Director of Facilities Maintenance and
other management on the practical and necessary steps to conserve energy. Responsible for the planning,
development, and implementation of maintenance programs for the Administrative Building (High Rise) and
other METRO facilities. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules
and safety procedures.
Responsibilities and Specific Duties

Provides primary managerial direction and performs personnel administrative functions of direct report staff (e.g.,
training, supervising, work assignments, timesheets, performance evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining
necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff and ensuring necessary department outcomes are achieved.
• Assists in developing, coordinating, and implementing the goals and objectives of strategies and policies to reduce
energy consumption, monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of these policies and strategies; including
coordinating monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports
• Works with the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Procurement in devising policies and systems for buying
energy and helping with contract negotiations.
• Provides technical and practical advice and offers training on energy efficiency
• Manages energy related projects and initiatives, as well as miscellaneous projects as directed by the Director of
Facilities Maintenance.
• Develops promotional activities and materials to publicize schemes.
• Contributes to sustainable development initiatives.
• Liaises and negotiates with contractors, building supply industry, council services and other relevant organizations
• Ensures accurate records are maintained and energy monitoring data is collected regularly
• Prepares specifications, drawings and tender documents for building services, improvement or plant replacement
work, including obtaining statutory approvals
• Liaises with and provides technical support to mechanical/electrical design engineers on new and refurbishment
projects regarding sustainability, energy and water conservation
• Conducts site inspections and energy audits
• Prepares detailed schedules of work/feasibility studies and cost estimates
• Benchmarks energy consumptions against best practice guidelines
• Plans, develops and implements maintenance programs and plan capital projects for the Administrative Building
(High Rise) and other property owned by METRO.
• Maintains and updates the Energy Management plan.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
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• Performs other job-related duties as a assigned.
Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering or related field with emphasis on Facilities Management
Years & Experience Required

Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in Energy or Facilities maintenance to include two (2) years of
Lead/supervisory experience
Knowledge & Skills Required

Knowledge of energy management program development. Knowledge of HVAC and lighting systems. Ability to
manage budget and personnel. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Direct
experience in team building and total quality management principles and practices. Experience in High Rise
building maintenance. Good human relations, organization and communication (verbal/written) skills. Extensive
knowledge of building codes, blue printing reading, construction methods, and environmental issues. Professional
designation of Certified Energy Manager (CEM), preferred. Other considered professional certifications include;
Accredited Texas Energy Manager (ATEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Building
Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA) or equal

National Housing Trust (NHT) has been dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing for over 30 years. Our mission is to create and preserve affordable homes to provide opportunity, advance racial equity, reduce economic disparities, and strengthen community resilience through our integrated policy-plus-practice approach. We build, preserve, finance, and/or manage more than 4,000 affordable housing units across the mid-Atlantic region, and use that expertise to inform and advance resident-focused solutions to strengthen the broader affordable housing industry.

NHT has a staff of 50 across five program areas: Policy, Lending, Real Estate Development, Community Outreach and Impact, and Energy Solutions. Our hallmark is our cross-functional, integrated approach to innovating, demonstrating, and amplifying solutions to the affordable housing crisis in the U.S.

The Sustainable Housing Senior Manager will work with NHT’s Policy team of talented and passionate advocates who engage with national and state coalitions to advance clean energy and climate resilience policy solutions that serve historically marginalized and under-resourced communities of color. The team is currently working to ensure equitable program implementation and access to clean energy funds through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and other federal programs.

POSITION

The Sustainable Housing Senior Manager is an opportunity to play a direct role in implementing technical and financial assistance efforts for affordable housing providers to develop healthier, environmentally sustainable multifamily housing. The role involves both policy and practice to advance informed and tested solutions at the intersection of affordable housing, health, climate change, and equity. More specifically, the Senior Manager will support a grant-funded pilot initiative in Washington, D.C., providing direct technical assistance to affordable multifamily building owners to fund and undertake decarbonization and healthy housing building improvements. The Senior Manager will assist in recruiting building owners to participate in the project and will build and maintain relationships with them and related project partners.

The Sustainable Housing Senior Manager will also contribute to grant proposal writing efforts that allow NHT to broaden our reach and leadership established through policy and programs.

This position is ideally DC-based and qualifies for a hybrid work schedule, working a minimum of two days per week at NHT’s corporate office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing Technical Assistance

Help building owners identify and secure grants and rebates to pay for building upgrades, write proposals, and collect required information to apply for funding;
Help building owners understand design recommendations to reduce energy consumption, support decarbonization, and promote healthy housing;
Assist building owners in ensuring that building improvements are implemented successfully, including helping identify contractors and prepare bids for soliciting contractor proposals
Collect pre- and post-retrofit data to document energy and health performance outcomes and summarize outcomes to inform the affordable housing industry

Relationship Management

Assist with outreach to D.C. building owners and help persuade them to undertake high energy performance and healthy housing building upgrades
Coordinate with internal staff and external project partners to manage project deliverables, milestones, and timelines efficiently
Coordinate with project partners to ensure strategic alignment, information sharing, data collection/tracking, and strategic planning
Maintain relationships with project funders, including administrators of key D.C.-based funding programs, such as DCSEU and utility program administrators
Manage timely and accurate communications and reports with clients as well as project funders, government officials, and others as required
Contribute to grant writing efforts for related activities to be undertaken by NHT
Coordinate internally with other NHT teams to apply full organizational capacities to the projects, especially related to resident engagement and deployment of sustainable building technologies

Advance Best Practices

Help document lessons learned to educate the wider field, including by participating in national webinars, drafting blog posts, and speaking on conference panels
Assist with developing program design recommendations for future technical assistance efforts related to IRA implementation, based on lessons learned in grant-funded decarbonization activities
Document and disseminate outcomes to demonstrate the benefits of retrofits that bring decarbonization to residents of affordable housing

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a committed and emerging leader with at least 5 years of experience. Candidates will ideally have experience in nonprofit affordable housing. Other qualifications include:

Affordable housing sector experience desirable
Familiarity with affordable multifamily real estate, finance, and/or asset management; an understanding of private financing and federal, state, and local government funding is a plus
Experience working with energy and water efficiency, solar technology, climate resilience or healthy housing retrofits
Demonstrated background in the sustainability/environmental field
Experience with green building certifications is a plus (e.g. LEED, Enterprise Green Communities Plus)
Prior experience project managing multiple projects at once
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of people from different backgrounds
Detail-oriented, entrepreneurial self-starter who relishes multitasking
Resourcefulness, with the ability to deliver results in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment
Strong computer aptitude skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills, verbal and written
Excellent planning and organization skills, with a high level of attention to detail
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
A collaborative approach and team orientation
Commitment to NHT’s mission, including a deep dedication to assisting low-income families

COMPENSATION

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. The minimum, median, and maximum salary range for this position is $80,000, $106,600, and $133,300, respectively.

The Sustainable Practices and Communications Manager will support the Division of Sustainability’s goal to increase energy and water efficiency and decrease waste and greenhouse gas emissions across Metro Government operations. As part of a small, collaborative team, this position will design and implement strategies that measurably advance this goal. The ideal candidate must be a motivated and dynamic professional with excellent decision-making and interpersonal abilities and the ability to skillfully manage concurrent projects. Flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to excellence are required.

The position will oversee Socket: Nashville’s Sustainability Outlet, ideate and implement strategic sustainable behavior change initiatives, measure and report program results (both qualitative and quantitative), and conduct research to inform recommendations for continuous improvement and best practices across a range of sustainability topics.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule that includes both remote and in-office work.

Typical Duties

Refine and implement the Division of Sustainability’s outreach strategy and support communications-related activities of the Department of General Services.
Create and share content across a variety of platforms to promote Metro Nashville’s sustainability activities. This includes giving presentations, maintaining a website, writing a blog, creating e-newsletters, managing social media, and planning and executing educational events.
Develop and implement research-based behavior change programs – using a Community Based Social Marketing framework – that inspire sustainable behaviors in Metro employees and visitors.
Lead MetroConnect, a program of interactive tours led by and for Metro Government employees showcasing sustainable and innovative projects.
Monitor and research local, state, and national sustainability policies and trends and analyze how they might negatively or positively impact the work of the Division.
Identify, apply for, and manage grants related to energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy, and electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Collaborate with Metro Government staff both within and outside Department of General Services to identify and pursue opportunities to increase operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. This includes energy and water conservation, solid waste reduction and diversion, green building practices, greenhouse gas reduction, and decarbonization.
Seek out and apply for awards, recognition, and speaking opportunities that showcase the achievements of the Division of Sustainability and Metro Government as a whole.
For all programs and projects, monitor and evaluate progress against established metrics; use data to reinforce best practices and/ or course correct as necessary.

As part of promoting sustainability activities, will be required to attend occasional events which may take place outside normal business hours – on weeknights or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in any field. Especially relevant fields include but are not limited to: psychology, biology, sociology, environmental/ climate studies, marketing, and communications. Five (5) years of professional experience in sustainability, environmental science, behavior change, communications, education, or related areas.

*Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Director of Energy and Sustainability within the Office of Facilities Management.

The Director of Energy & Sustainability position is responsible for development of the district’s Energy Management Plan (“EMPâ€) and the identification of energy savings as well as the management of projects impacting energy usage including solar, ice storage, boilers, chillers, unit vents, cooling towers, steam traps and distribution systems. The EMP includes an energy policy, energy goals, operating procedures, and baseline, benchmarking, evaluation and monitoring procedures as well as the efficient and effective delivery of projects and training of operational staff. This position is responsible for the overall coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, general construction and scheduling of maintenance and repair requirements of the school district as related to International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and/or as otherwise directed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
2. A current DOE issued CEFM certification.
3. Hold a Sustainability Facility Professional, SFP designation or equivalent acceptable to the Executive Director.
4. Ten (10) years demonstrated experience in mechanical system operation and technical troubleshooting related services relating to HVAC, solar and energy stainability in a school district with a multitude of buildings over 3 million square feet total and have a minimum of a NJ Black Seal license.
5. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students especially in STEM programs, staff, administration, parents and the community.
6. Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunications and be familiar with School Dude facility software and enterprise utility management programs.
7. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist with the development of a communication plan, the creation of a school district energy team and experience obtaining Energy Star certifications.
2. Oversee ongoing review of the district’s facilities to identify cost reducing measures from implementation of energy efficiency initiatives utilizing technical resources provided by the BPU and State Energy Office.
3. Participate in professional development opportunities to better understand the relationship between energy management, school districts and its relationship to educational, financial and environmental goals and objectives.
4. Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the district utility management program. Develops and implements short and long-range utility management goals and objectives. Recommends policies and procedures for effective, efficient, and economical district operations.
5. Develops and manages annual utility budget of approximately $17 million. Monitors changes in the laws related to utilities that affect the district budget and operations.
6. Develops utility management measures related to building heating/cooling, electrical usage, efficient irrigation practices, reclaimed water, and potable water conservation. Coordinates implementation of the utility management program with all district site administrators.
7. Studies and analyzes utilization of utilities and coordinates and reviews energy audits at each school plant and ancillary facility. Maintains utility consumption records and computerized database for all district facilities. Compiles, reviews, and analyzes utility data. Prepares reports relating to utility management operations and program performance. Regularly disseminates utility consumption reports, conservation methods, and results to administrators, employees, parents, and the public.
8. Participates in renovation and new construction projects concerning the design of school & support facilities to ensure maximum resource efficiency and sustainable building practices. Ensures that air conditioning conversion projects provide the most cost effective and environmentally designed and construction. Optimizes the use of centralized energy & water control systems and real time monitoring of these utilities.
9. Collaborates with the Maintenance, Building Managers and Design and Construction Divisions for implementing measures to reduce utility usage and improve efficiency. Provides staff training and makes regular inspection of facilities for implementation of utility management measures.
10. Negotiates the purchase of electricity, natural gas, water, recycling services & refuse collection. Secures an electrical supply contract in a deregulated market. Compiles load profiles for eligible accounts, develops an RFP for prospective vendors, & manages reverse auction procurement and the awarded contract.
11. Promotes renewable energy and water resources whenever appropriate. Identifies opportunities for collaboration with other agencies and community partners to implement and promote Energy Smart Schools. Coordinates and manages District energy partnerships with local, state and federal agencies. Serves as the Rebuild America Program local contact.
12. Develops positive awards and publicity for successful resource management measures initiated by students, teachers, administrators, and support staff.
13. Coordinates with curriculum and instructional staff to promote use of school facilities as a teaching tool. Utilizes the resources of the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project as an integral part of the energy management program.
14. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
15. Coordinate with professional consultants and various NPS staff the responsibility for the planning engineering, construction and scheduling of MEP construction, maintenance and repair requirements of the districts ESIP, ECM and special projects as assigned.
16. Design and manage the district’s energy conservation program including audits, grants, implementation, initiatives, metrics and reporting.
17. Experience with bidding, contract and procurement practices.
18. Manage third party contracts and ensure compliance to specifications and terms.
19. Plan and manage facility engineering projects defining scope, identifying team members, developing project plans, generating alternatives, obtaining approvals, identifying and securing resources, developing specifications, establishing performance criteria, controlling change order process and evaluation project results.
20. Perform facility functions in compliance with applicable regulations and protect staff health, safety, security, work life quality and the environment.
21. Have knowledge of building infrastructure maintenance, operation and automation tools including electrical, mechanical, HVAC life safety and security systems.
22. Provide technical support on issues related to MEP building operations to the supervisors in other departments.
23. Develop and assist in the implementation of a district wide scheduled and preventive maintenance, energy accounting and building monitoring systems.
24. Work with other consultants and construction management firms providing technical assistance as it relates to the various school facilities.
25. Provide “in-houseâ€ technical resources and expertise for the development of MEP contract documents for bidding and construction administration on special projects.
26. Develop implementation plans and cost estimates for all special projects related to operations and maintenance district wide.
27. Develop computer-aided–design and other computer resources to maximize the efficiency, long term planning and record keeping of the department.
28. Oversee the district’s plan archives.
29. Provide technical support and input into the development and administration of an in-service training program for district staff members on engineering and building operation related issues.
30. Operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
31. Maintain effective communications with students, staff, and parents to elicit support and to seek perceptions and ideas for the improvement of the facilities.
32. Research and make recommendations for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of the repair, maintenance, and cleaning services so that attractive, healthy, and safe facilities are provided.
33. Attend required meetings and serve, as appropriate on staff committees.
34. Understand and communicate current developments in the repair, maintenance, and custodial areas through reading, participation in appropriate workshops or meetings, and involvement in professional organizations.
35. Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Executive Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Facilities Management

Princeton University seeks a highly relational, collaborative, and experienced leader to serve as the Executive Director of The Office of Sustainability. Princeton University demonstrates exceptional strengths in teaching, collaborative research, and operational innovation. These strengths position Princeton to be a vibrant example of sustainability inquiry and demonstration in action, where research, teaching and operations collaborate in problem solving. As such, Princeton’s sustainability vision is to “cultivate an exceptional experiential learning environment where their students become justice-oriented actors and advocates for healthy people and planet.â€

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Strategy Management with a dotted line to the VP of Facilities, the Executive Director of Sustainability will continue to strengthen the University as a leader in sustainability across higher education and as a reflection of the mission and identity of Princeton University. The Executive Director will form and articulate institutional strategic direction in sustainability, in partnership with academic and administrative leadership, and be responsible for overall sustainability plan implementation and progress reporting on initiatives, actions and research, including annually to the Board of Trustees. The Executive Director will support Facilities operational, planning and capital projects priorities, and provides administrative coordination and funding for campus-wide initiatives, while engaging both locally, nationally, and internationally at the cutting edge of the rapidly evolving sustainability discourse.

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Responsibilities

Planning and Program Administration

The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing the Office of Sustainability staff and an associated budget of $827,000, with additional endowed fund management. The Office consists of six full time administrative staff (including one post-graduate fellow), and part-time staff for special projects with duties ranging across curricular, co-curricular and organizational efforts toward implementation of the sustainability action plan. Staffing also includes part-time student employees to support student-facing initiatives and programs.
Through the Office’s Campus as Lab program, the Executive Director supports campus- and community-based student research efforts, as well as limited faculty research funded by either the Office-administered High Meadows Foundation Sustainability Fund or in collaboration with other departments and funding sources.
The Executive Director periodically updates the University’s strategic approach to sustainability and associated goals by integrating key recommendations from both internal and external experts and stakeholders. The Executive Director manages an ongoing process that evolves comprehensive evidence-based sustainability goals and metrics, also drawing on academic research and innovation.
The Executive Director provides leadership on the integration of sustainability process and practice across all campus planning efforts, in partnership with the University Architect and the Office of Capital Projects. The Executive Director is also responsible for developing and implementing an integrated sustainability strategy for administrative and academic operations. Part of this responsibility includes the championing of projects or project components with strong culture-change, programmatic, educational and/or research value to the University, in addition to those with environmental, energy, carbon-emissions reduction, and/or financial benefits. A principal role for the Executive Director is as Chair of the Sustainability Advocacy Committee which recommends the allocation of substantial financial resources to improve energy and sustainability performance in capital projects.

Internal and External Partnerships

The Executive Director collaborates with key administrative units across campus to actively implement the University’s sustainability goals. The Executive Director partners with academic and non-academic departments and centers to provide leadership and experiential opportunities for students.
Other partnerships include active engagement with the town of Princeton, through collaboration with the non-profit group Sustainable Princeton, as well as other local entities as appropriate. The Executive Director actively participates in local, state, regional, national, peer, and international networks on behalf of the University. These networks may include the NJ Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability (NJHEPS), the NE Campus Sustainability Consortium (NECSC), the Ivy+ Sustainability Consortium, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), and the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN). Engagement in these networks and others is critical to advancing Princeton’s objective to exchange knowledge and scale effective strategies beyond the campus.

Governance

The Executive Director serves in a key leadership role in University governance processes associated with sustainability and is responsible for associated administrative support needs. These include the monthly Princeton Sustainability Committee (PSC) meetings, biweekly Sustainability Advocacy Committee meetings, and as-needed Sustainability Steering Council and Sustainability Leadership Group meetings. These committees uphold the sustainability principles adopted by the University, assess strategic direction, review and recommend high-level goals, and (where appropriate) review and recommend resource allocations. These duties also include an annual update to the Board of Trustees.
The Executive Director also cultivates distributed leadership across a host of partner organizations across campus, working with senior leadership to operationalize and embed sustainability expertise in critical areas.

Communications

The Executive Director is responsible for advancing sustainability communications both on campus and across the higher education sector, within the context of an ongoing communication planning process. It is expected that diverse communication formats will be employed that root global challenges in place-based local application, including students and the campus community as key audiences.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Minimum of ten years of directly relevant experience in the sustainability field.
Extensive knowledge and experience working with sustainability theories and practices.
Professional experience should include a demonstrated track record in:
Executive leadership
Initiating and managing change in a large and complex organization
Developing and implementing organizational sustainability strategies
Sustainability program management and the ability to convert vision and strategy into action
Program administration
Exceptional collaboration skills
Evidence-based impact
Ability to work effectively with and influence high-level academic and administrative partners across a variety of disciplines
Ability to balance visionary thinking with pragmatic approaches to implementation and achievement of goals
Change leadership
Exceptional interpersonal and people management skills.
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, sustainability science or studies, planning, or a related field is required.
Prior experience working at a top-tier research institution in the sustainability profession.
Prior experience in a sustainability leadership role.

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 17 iconic year-round resorts, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass – the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Sustainability Director (with a focus on energy), your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for procuring renewable energy resources, identifying and implementing energy conservation and cost savings measures across Alterra’s footprint and overseeing other sustainability projects in furtherance of Alterra’s decarbonization goals. You will play a crucial role in driving the organization’s transition towards 100% renewable energy sources and decarbonization. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to ensure the procurement of renewable energy and other carbon reduction efforts to meet the company’s objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive energy and sustainability strategies aligned with the organization’s sustainability goals. Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and increased renewable energy utilization across the Alterra portfolio of resorts.

Supplier Management: Identify and evaluate renewable energy suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure reliable and cost-effective energy supply. Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements. Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure contracts are compliant, mitigate risks, and protect the organization’s interests.

Project Management: Support the development and execution of decarbonization and other sustainability projects, energy conservation projects and/or renewable energy projects, such as solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to assess project feasibility, conduct due diligence, build the business case and secure necessary incentives.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Gather and analyze energy and other sustainability data, track renewable energy performance metrics, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders. Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and recommend strategies to optimize renewable energy usage.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, resort teams and internal departments, including sustainability, operations, and finance, to provide feedback and align renewable energy procurement efforts with broader organizational goals. Engage with external stakeholders, such as utilities, government agencies, and industry associations, to stay informed on industry best practices and policy developments.

Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, permits, and certifications related to renewable energy procurement. Proactively identify and manage risks associated with renewable energy supply, including price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes.

Market Research and Analysis: Stay abreast on a variety of sustainability trends with a focus on energy markets, policies, and regulations. Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging technologies, potential suppliers, and innovative procurement models.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of relevant career experience in renewable energy procurement, sustainability, or strategic sourcing, preferably in a corporate environment.

Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies, markets, and regulatory frameworks.

Excellent negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes.

Data-driven mindset with proficiency in energy consumption analysis and reporting.

Familiarity with sustainability practices and commitment to driving positive environmental impact.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of energy market dynamics, including pricing structures, incentives, and renewable energy certificates in both US and CAN. Specifically, CA, CO, UT, VT, WA, WV, BC, QC, ON, & AB

Understanding of risk management principles and experience mitigating risks associated with renewable energy procurement.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field such as business administration, supply chain management, environmental studies, or engineering. Advanced degree preferred.

The School for Environment and Sustainability seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research position focusing on creation of a climate smart verification system for sustainable agricultural practices, using a life cycle assessment framework. You will compile available data on changes in greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration associated with improved agricultural practices, work with partners to collect and verify data from farming operations, and collaboratively create and refine a robust tool to verify GHG savings associated with sustainable agricultural management.

You will interface with a collaborative team of researchers within the university, governmental partners, and NGOs who are working together on the Michigan Climate Smart Farm Project, which seeks to accurately measure and verify ecosystem services associated with climate smart agricultural practices.

The School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan has a vibrant research community of individuals engaged in interdisciplinary research to support the sustainable design, assessment, and management of society’s systems. Researchers within SEAS foster a unique and collegial environment, with natural scientists, social scientists, engineers, and designers working collaboratively in an integrative setting.

Note: This position will be a one year term-limited appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Required Qualifications

PhD in engineering, sustainable agriculture, or related field
Research experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCAs)
Ability to work effectively as part of a research team
Demonstrated excellence in research communication

Desired Qualifications*

Knowledge of agricultural systems and practices or carbon cycles in ecosystems
Prior experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or development of tools for decision-making by interested parties

MISSION FOCUS: Support the mission of Second Harvest Food Bank by coordinating streams of waste (garbage, compost (2 types), and recyclables (multi stream) to their correct removal location by supervising volunteers in the presorting of bio matter, overseeing the use and maintenance of the various equipment sets involved and reporting totals for calculation monthly.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive excess bio matter from the operations team for processing through the product separator.
Coordinating the sorting of the above product into streams considering packaging type and its recyclability using volunteers to help sort.
Run batches of packaged bio matter through the separator as needed and use forward dumper attachment on a forklift to place into collection bins for pick up by Organix.
Clean and maintain product separator as needed.
Oversee colored collection bins on warehouse rail and coordinate their removal to the proper outside collection receptacles at the disposal dock area.
Clean and maintain colored bins.
Clean compactor area weekly.
Collect poundage data for waste streams as assigned.
Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area at all times
Participate in other Food Bank duties and activities as assigned
Provide training and oversight for volunteers assigned to this area

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
Good communication skills
Excellent math skills
Able to work in a team environment
Drug testing and criminal background check required for employment
Availability to work some evenings and Saturdays as needed
Ability to perform duties in accordance with Second Harvest Food Bank’s Safety Policies
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Able to work with a diverse group of people
Able to maintain harmonious relationships with volunteers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift up to sixty pounds without assistance
Able to tolerate intermittent work inside walk-in coolers maintained at 35 degrees or below
Able to operate warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
Able to read scale weights and record them correctly
Able to walk, sit, stoop, squat, etc. frequently
Able to stand for long periods of time occasionally
Visual acuity to perform job duties

Second Harvest Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

The Director of Sustainability leads and drives all aspects of Hallmark Global’s sustainability strategy which is 80% of the enterprise climate goals and strategy. In this role, you will collaborate with directors across the Hallmark Enterprise to develop and execute sustainability strategies, goals, and metrics. You will serve as the subject matter expert to advise the sustainability owners and their teams at the company on best practices in sustainability and on possible initiatives in support of the company’s sustainability strategy. This role drives the development of a culture of sustainability within Hallmark Global, including oversight of leadership development, employee training and internal communication related to sustainability. You will work in conjunction with Product Safety & Compliance, Government Affairs and Legal to identify emerging sustainability requirements and legislation globally, communicate your impact to leaders and engage with external partners, organizations, and enterprise partners, to mitigate the risk for Hallmark Global, ensure compliance and develop action plans. You will also develop and communicate to senior leaders, recommended changes to corporate PI strategy and direction in the quickly evolving area of sustainability. Finally, you will manage the package engineering team who deliver compelling packaging solutions for Hallmark product lines including: greetings, gift presentation, packaged expressions, celebrations, gifts and ornaments. You will lead this team to develop sustainable solutions that also meet the needs of the consumer, retailer and licensor.

Specific accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of enterprise-wide strategies in renewable energy, product and raw material sustainability, forestry/paper (net zero deforestation), supply chain, and corporate business operations. Drives all initiatives to fruition to ensure formal sustainability commitments (such as Hallmark’s Science Based Target commitment) are met or exceeded.
Accountable for the environmental sustainability reporting for internal metrics as well as to international organizations such as the United Nations sponsored Science Based Target initiative, Carbon Disclosure Project, THESIS, Walmart Project Gigaton, Walgreens Boots Alliance and various government legislation.
Partners with risk management to incorporate sustainability risks into enterprise risk plans. Responsible for identifying emerging sustainability requirements, regulations, and legislation in countries of operation to ensure compliance, mitigate business risks and translate them to action plans. Ensures marketing claims about product sustainability are in legal compliance.
Leads the package engineering team to deliver compelling packaging solutions that support our sustainability goals, business, and consumer needs as well as retailer and licensor requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years’ professional work experience
At least 7 years of functional experience in supply chain and/or product development Sustainability, Supply Chain systems or Product Integrity knowledge

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume will stand out if you have:

Advanced degree or professional designation(s)
Works autonomously and is a self-starter
Researcher and analytical (collected and/or analyzed GHG emission data)
Internal/External networking
Strong communication skills

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This position is primarily remote, however, there are times that in-person meetings are needed at headquarters in Kansas City, MO.

Become an Energy Efficiency / Conservation Specialist be part of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Mass Market Demand Response Programs team. This group is responsible for lowering residential energy bills and helping our customers reduce energy demands.

The Energy Efficiency / Conservation Specialist position is responsible for providing analytical and customer management support to SCE’s Mass Market Demand Response team.

A day in the life – Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

Responsible for providing key leadership support for on the DR team
Analytical and operational support for the dispatch, evaluation, and reporting of Mass Market Demand Response programs and events
Lead key activities to support Program Advisors managing program changes and enhancements, both technical and non-technical
Reconciliation of monthly program budgets and present to Program Advisors
Completing monthly program reports, capturing enrollments, attrition, marketing, and work order completion.
Creates desktop procedures for Associate Specialists and provide training, program manuals for Program Advisors, and updates materials annually
Research and monitoring to ensure compliance with the appropriate policies and procedures. Review reports and documents for the CPUC, CAISO, and other regulatory agencies

Qualifications

The essentials

Five (5) or more years of experience resolving customer issues by researching and analyzing information, policies and offering services and products
Experience interfacing effectively with clients, peers, and all levels of management
Experience completing multiple assignments simultaneously, working well under pressure, and adjusting to changing priorities
experience showing leadership, initiative, and judgment to solve problems and to work collaboratively to achieve consensus.
Experience extracting and analyzing data
Professional experience in Access, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

The preferred

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
3-5 years of experience using written and verbal communication skills to explain complex subjects and to gain support or buy-in.
3-5 years of experience prioritizing, planning, organizing and coordinating heavy workloads while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail and meeting assigned deadlines.
Exhibit ability to take initiative and accountability while accurately analyzing information and making sound decisions.
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.
Illustrate decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
Must display experience to complete budget reviews and reconciliation, along with long term forecasting
Knowledge of demand response programs, principles, and regulatory framework.
Prove strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

You should know

This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.
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Shift changes, overtime and potential weekend work may be required
Typical shift is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, however this position requires shift changes and overtime to support DR Events (example start time can move to 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to shift end time 7:00 pm – 12:00 am)