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Society for Ecological Restoration/Washington, DC

The Society for Ecological Restoration in Washington, D.C. is currently seeking an Executive Director.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until filled.

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) is a registered 501c3 not-for-profit organization with a diverse international membership. As a global network of restoration professionals, SER advances knowledge-based, participatory approaches for the repair and recovery of degraded ecosystems.

The Executive Director is responsible for the professional management and leadership of the Society and for securing funding for SER initiatives and operating expenses. S/he will implement the Society’s policies, programs, and strategic plan and provide leadership to advance the Society’s mission. The Executive Director, working in concert with the Board of Directors, SER staff, SER members, chapter leaders, volunteers, and partners will advance SER’s position as the primary source of expertise on issues related to ecological restoration worldwide. S/he will develop budgets and effectively manage funds, write development plans, and pursue funding opportunities to support operating expenses, strategic initiatives, and investments. S/he should have the capability to direct the implementation of stated programs and initiatives with minimal resources and to achieve success.

Full job posting can be found here: https://www.ser.org/…announcement_11_28_2011.pdf

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to mary@ser.org

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Southern California Edison/Rosemead, CA

Description:
The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition will lead the Recruiters and Recruiting Managers supporting Southern California Edison and Edison International. This leader will be responsible for collaborating with business leaders and Human Resources (HR) colleagues to design, execute, and measure strategies to identify, recruit and hire talent aligned with our short- and long-term talent needs proactively.

Typical responsibilities will include:
•Leading a team of Managers and Talent Acquisition Consultants who provide strategic support and consultation to hiring managers to create and drive strategies that attract and recruit talent.
•Contributing to/leading business unit and department-wide staffing, recruitment strategy and forecasting activities by attending strategic planning sessions and meetings, collaborating with stakeholders, advising on options, costs and return on investment, and providing talent and recruiting information to inform the business talent strategy.
•Developing talent strategies to strategically identify, attract, and recruit talent through a variety of avenues, including the use of emerging technology and industry best practices.
•Providing leadership to professional staff including setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable. In addition, providing coaching, counseling, training and development, salary administration, selection and/or approval of selected personnel, and disciplinary action.
•Applying business and industry knowledge to inform and guide long- and short-term hiring decisions.
•Consulting with senior leadership and HR colleagues to facilitate discussions regarding recruiting and selection strategies, ensuring that decisions balance risk.
•Creating a partnership with senior leaders to offer guidance and advice on workforce planning and selection related issues, including leading executive recruitment projects and representing senior manager at meetings.
•Creating and maintaining a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
•Performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
•Experience performing full lifecycle recruiting including consulting with the business on needs, sourcing active and passive candidates, selection and offer negotiation, as well as extensive client and candidate management experience.
•Experience with applicant tracking systems, such as Taleo.
•Experience building, coaching and managing a full-cycle recruiting team in a large company (10,000+ employees).

Job Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior or Management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
•A successful track record of building relationships and integrating work across relevant areas, developing service offerings to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, managing risks appropriately, developing and execute business plans, managing information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
•Experience collaborating with stakeholders and leading the design, execution and measurement of staffing strategies, with a tangible return on investment and/or measures of success which demonstrated value aligned with the business strategy.
•Five years of experience leading a full lifecycle recruiting team comprised of managers/team leads and more than 15 recruiters.
•Expertise and advanced knowledge of sourcing tools, including internet sourcing tools and social media.
•Five or more years of experience leading a team including:
•Managing talent by selecting staff and managing employee performance and development by conducting performance planning and reviews, and coaching employees.
•Provide leadership and achieve results by motivating self and others to overcome obstacles and build team cohesion.
•Prioritizing activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments, and holding employees accountable for results.
•Experience working in a regulated environment.
•Ability to perform effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
•Must have strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
•Ability to create and maintain a safety conscious work environment.

Comments:
•If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com.
•Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position.
•Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time.
•Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
•Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship

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Chinook Book/Seattle, WA

At Chinook Book we believe a vibrant local economy happens when good people connect to good businesses. Chinook Book print and mobile coupon books make buying local easy and fun, and help people act on their values. We are seeking a dynamic person to fill the role of Community Outreach Manager in our Seattle office. The Community Outreach Manager works with local schools, non-profit organizations and merchants to help them raise money by selling Chinook Book. Would friends and co-workers describe you as motivated, super organized and out going? Do you love working with purpose-driven people and helping them reach their goals through your ideas? If so, this position may be for you. Make a difference in your community at Chinook Book.

Main Duties:
• Responsible for all functions of sales and promotions management for Chinook Book sales through local schools and non-profit organizations, including designing and implementing an overall circulation sales and promotions strategy and achieving circulation sales goals;
• Optimize existing relationships with schools and non-profits and generate new relationships to support overall growth of Chinook Book in the fundraising sales channel;
• Develop strategic partnerships to promote sales and general awareness of Chinook Book, including participation at school district and community-wide events;
• Prospect, establish and manage merchant account relationships and sell coupon placements;
• Maintain accurate sales forecasting and account management using tracking tools;
• Collaborate with Seattle Market Director and Community Outreach Managers in other markets to develop cross-market strategies;
• Perform various administrative duties, such as using sales tracking tools, invoicing, answering telephones, creating documents, handling mailings and book deliveries;
• Demonstrate knowledge and enthusiasm for promoting local and sustainable businesses.

Requirements and Skills:
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to deliver high-quality service to a range of partners;
• Self-motivated, collaborative, solution-oriented, outgoing, positive, respectful personality;
• Proven success setting and achieving sales goals;
• BA or BS degree required;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written;
• Comfortable developing relationships over the phone and face-to-face in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience using Word, Excel and Google docs;
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM or database system;
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability issues;
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to staff events;
• Ability to lift 30-lb boxes of books;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).

This is a full-time, salaried position. Celilo Group Media (publisher of Chinook Book) offers a competitive benefits package including health (medical, dental, complementary care), retirement and paid time off. Please email cover letter and resume with salary requirements to seajobs [at] chinookbook.net.

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Co-op Power/Boston, MA

Senior Weatherization Crew Leader

REPORTS TO: Co-op Power Director of Energy Efficiency Programs

COMPENSATION: Hourly based on experience, benefits included

LOCATION: Boston MA

FSLA DESIGNATION: Exempt

DUTIES
Coordinates activities of Co-op Power’s Boston Energy Efficiency workers engaged in auditing, air sealing, insulation, appliance and lighting upgrades, and other efficiency measures for residential buildings by performing the following duties:

ï± Works with the Energy Efficiency Program Administrator and Director of Energy Efficiency Programs to coordinate the Boston crew’s relationships with the Utility, CAP Agency and Government Programs assigning work and to learn about customer needs, the task list for each job, materials, schedules and job profitability.

ï± Serves as the primary contact with customers. Ensures customer satisfaction.

ï± Schedules workers each week. Collects, signs off on, and submits payroll forms.

ï± Gathers materials and tools required for each task.

ï± Instructs his or her Crew on job site safety, proper use of tools.

ï± Maintains vehicle(s), equipment, tools, and inventory.

ï± Assigns work to each worker. Provides training required. Oversees work. Ensures work meets high quality standards.

ï± Maintains accurate records of time on each job and expenditures per job.

ï± Supports hiring and training programs which provide access to good green jobs to people of color and people from limited resource communities. Creates a supportive relationship with trainees to assist them in developing a wide range of personal and job skills. Arranges transportation for Crew Workers to each job site during their initial training period if they don’t have transportation. Supports ongoing professional development.

ï± Supports community education programs in partnership with the Co-op Power Boston Metro East Organizing Council, including coordinating and training volunteers to assist with air sealing from time to time under the supervision of trained workers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises 4-7 workers

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Experience in the building trades required. BPI certification preferred. Energy efficiency improvement experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Training experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Basic oral and written communication skills in English required. Bi-lingual basic oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Arithmetic and geometry skills required.

REASONING ABILITY
Basic reasoning ability required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CSL required, or ability to obtain within one month of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must be able to move easily from the basement to the roof of a building carrying 50 pounds walking up stairs and on uneven ground. Employee must be able to use a hammer, screw driver, tape measure, circular saw and other hand and power tools safely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to work in dusty environments, in rooms with mild mold, mildew, smells or other inhalants.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@cooppower.coop with “JOB APPLICATION†in the subject line. You can also fax your cover letter and resume to 413-517-0300 or mail them to Co-op Power, PO Box 688, Greenfield MA 01302.

Co-op Power is a decentralized network of local communities in southern New England and eastern New York. We’re a multi-racial, multi-class movement for justice and sustainability. We’re a consumer owned cooperative that provides sustainable energy for our member-owners and supporters. We use our market power and capital to build good green jobs and community based green businesses. Learn more at www.cooppower.coop.

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Rainforest Alliance/Richmond, VT (Northfield, MN or Richmond, VT)

The Rainforest Alliance 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.

RA-Cert, a division of the Rainforest Alliance, supports the organization’s mission by delivering sustainability auditing, verification, validation and certification services based on the best available global standards. RA-Cert conducts its work with the highest integrity, transparency and quality in order to generate positive economic, ecological and social benefits for our clients and worldwide.

Position Summary:
The Associate will coordinate and manage the execution of Forest Management (FM) certification services for a subset of new and existing Rainforest Alliance clients in the US. S/he will be directly involved in all aspects of FM certification pre-assessment, assessments and audits including scheduling, project management, customer service, auditor management and quality control. S/he will also be expected to participate in projects as an auditor.

Responsibilities:
• Under the guidance of the Forest Certification Coordinator, manage the execution of forest management pre-assessment, assessments and audits in the US, including budgeting, service contracts, audit team identification, logistical planning, support to auditors, report review, liaison with clients, coordinating peer reviews and finalizing and approving reports;
• Act as auditor and team leader on selected pre-assessments, assessments and audits projects;
• Coordinate with other staff, provide customer service to current and potential Rainforest Alliance clients , including, but is not limited to, responding to inquiries relating to FM, SmartLogging and Carbon services, providing information about certification, market linkages, guidance on certification process, marketing and other aspects related to auditing services;
• Coordinate with consultants on agreements, scope of work, and monitor and approve resulting deliverables;
• Ensure efficiency, quality control and adherence to FSC and Rainforest Alliance technical and administration certification protocols for all jobs directly under his/her responsibilities;
• Develop strong expertise in FSC forest management and SmartLogging policies and protocols through onsite and remote training opportunities;
• Cooperate with and support other Rainforest Alliance staff in the execution and coordination of FM client recruitment, assessments and audits and other projects including developing and implementing annual audit schedules to ensure timely and efficient completion of audits;
• Coordinate with and support other staff with regards to financial and audit progress reports and planning;
• Provide input for policy development and technical improvements to the certification system;
• Give presentations and attend meetings, as needed, to promote Rainforest Alliance and FSC certification;
• Contribute to developing client recruitment strategies for regional market segments and key landowners; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or related field required;
• Minimum 3-5 years of field forestry experience;
• Environmental management system auditor training experience preferred;
• Knowledge of Rainforest Alliance Certification and/or FSC certification a plus;
• GIS knowledge and experience desired but not required;
• Strong computer skills (word processing, databases, spreadsheets) and presentation skills;
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking skills and attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Field auditing may require exposure to difficult terrain and hot, dry or cold, inclement weather.

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; Email: Personnel@ra.org. 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.

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Stantec.
CA – California, San Francisco
Overview: Our Transportation group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of airports and aviation, bridge, rail, roadway, and transit projects. This is the place where great…

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BrightFarms/New York, NY (NJ, PA, MN, NV)

BrightFarms is seeking growers to own their own business, within our business.

We are looking for entrepreneurial candidates who have a passion for farming, sustainability, produce quality and share our mission to reduce the environmental impact of the produce supply chain.

Eligible candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of hydroponic growing experience and be located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota or Nevada (but check back to our website for more locations as we continue to grow).

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SunWize/San Jose, CA

The Marketing Manager will play an integral role in the growth and expansion of SunWize’s wholesale distribution business by defining, planning, and executing targeted marketing campaigns designed to drive sales. 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 drive revenue growth, inventory-specific sales initiatives, existing account retention, new distribution customer prospecting and on boarding as well as development of training and recognition programs. Responsibilities include:

• Working with our analysts and sales team to research and identify target markets, market segments and prospective customers.
• Setting campaign lead generation goals and budgets
• Developing campaign strategies consisting of a mix of mainstream and grass roots marketing activities with the objective of creating sales leads
• Collaborating within the marketing department to create marketing materials (web, print, multimedia, etc.) and plan and execute events
• Fully collaborating with Sales Team to drive specific sales and inventory goals.
• Managing marketing costs effectively.

Requirements:

Must have:

• Business to business marketing experience
• Strong business aptitude and understanding of how to plan and execute a multi-faceted marketing campaign
• The right balance of tenacity and intuition necessary to meet the goals set for each campaign
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Experience quantitatively measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using CRM software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• High personal standards, a strong attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to get along well with and work with all types of people
• The highest standards of integrity and ethics
• A passion for solar energy fostering a desire for continual learning
• The ability to adapt to changing business conditions
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics a definite plus.
• 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:

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Performance based incentives
• Group medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage and 401(k)
• Become part of a team committed to the growth and success of the solar energy industry

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.

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Health Care Without Harm/Reston, VA (Reston, VA or remote)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Director of Education, Training & Events
Location: Reston, VA or virtual/remote, provided performance conditions can be met

Organizational Overview:
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) and Practice Greenhealth (PGH) are committed to transforming the health care sector so that it is ecologically sustainable and no longer a source of harm to the public's health and the environment. To that end, they are working to implement ecologically sound and healthy alternatives to health care practices that pollute the environment and contribute to disease. HCWH and PGH share complementary missions as well as a Board of Directors but operate as two distinct nonprofit organizations.
Health Care Without Harm is an international coalition of hospitals and health care systems, medical professionals, community groups, health-affected constituencies, labor unions, environmental and environmental health organizations and religious groups that advocates globally to eliminate healthcare practices that harm people and the environment.
Practice Greenhealth is the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for institutions in the healthcare community that have made a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices. Members include hospitals, healthcare systems, businesses and other stakeholders engaged in the greening of healthcare to improve the health of patients, staff and the environment.

Position Overview:
Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth are seeking a technically proficient and customer service-oriented organized self-starter in the position of Director of Education, Training & Events, who will report to the PGH Executive Director, to oversee and manage members’ educational activities largely through webinars, workshops, and co-directing the company’s annual conference-CleanMed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop education and training strategy and goals in consultation with ED and other staff
• Manage the overall educational goals and directives for Practice Greenhealth
• Coordinate events management with Director of Marketing and Communications
• Maintain fiscal responsibility for the Practice Greenhealth education budget
• Oversee the Call for Proposal process for the annual conference and for Practice Greenhealth educational calendar for the full year
• Facilitate the Practice Greenhealth webinar schedule and process
• Orchestrate all logistics for live educational workshops for Practice Greenhealth including but not limited to registration, venue selection, promotional assistance, evaluations, and site logistics
• Manage all accreditation agencies requirements, applications, and certificates
• Responsible for all record management for accreditation standards for multiple disciplines
• Contribute to and advise on building organizational body of content knowledge and maintaining it to be contemporary, accessible, relevant
• Guide and manage oversight of the Practice Greenhealth’s Education and Membership Coordinator position
• Assist with integration of the Practice Greenhealth’s educational website pages and registration software for events
• Develop and manage On-Demand educational programs for members and non-members through use of website and software tools.
• Maintain business relationships with all outside vendors and associations related to educational programs
• Travel to conferences and meetings as required to meet company educational needs for program management
• Co-Director for the HCWH/PGH annual educational conference, CleanMed
o Assist with conference registration
o Managef decorator service agreement
o Oversee all educational and accreditation requirements for CleanMed
o Assist with the Call for Proposal process and agenda development
o Facilitate and Co-lead regular planning conference calls with planning team
o Assist with marketing efforts for conference promotion
o Work with planning team on all event management needs
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
The Director of Education, Training & Events must have the following:

• Excellent customer service skills and fluency in web technology, pedagogy and session design
• Educational accreditation standards for various disciplines and experience with event registration systems
• Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and interact positively and effectively with customers and coworkers
• Be highly motivated and organized
• Able to initiate and follow through on projects, solve problems and meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Possess tact, diplomacy, a positive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure
• Five years or more of experience in a membership organization is preferred
• Education of a Bachelors degree or higher is required
• Familiarity with the business operations related to advocacy organizations, member organizations, and sustainability in healthcare preferred

To apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Paul Bogart, Chief Program Officer, Health Care Without Harm, 12355 Sunrise valley Drive, Suite 680, Reston, VA 20191 at apply@hcwh.org.
Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Net Impact.
CA – California, San Francisco
The Associate Director, Community is a unique opportunity for a strong and visionary leader to grow a movement of people who want to put their careers to work for good…

Salary: non-disclosed. Date posted: 02/01/2012

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