Stantec.
CA – California, Rancho Cordova
Overview: Stantec’s Environmental Services group is dedicated to helping our clients reduce their environmental liabilities by developing comprehensive remediation programs. We provide integrated, multidisciplinary services to identify and assess liabilities…
Salary: . Date posted: 05/07/2013
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Rainforest Alliance/New York, NY
The Administration Associate will provide executive support to the Vice President, Finance & Administration/CFO and oversee the administration of the Rainforest Alliance NYC headquarters.
Responsibilities:
Executive Support
• Administer calendar, organize meetings and travel arrangements, and process expenses for the VP, Finance & Administration/CFO;
• Coordinate Finance and Audit & Risk Committees meetings including agenda preparation, RSVP’s, logistics, organize and/or prepare materials, attend meetings and take minutes;
• Coordinate country team meetings including agenda preparation, invitations and RSVP’s, organize and/or prepare materials, attend meetings and take minutes;
• Coordinate meeting follow-up, compile meeting minutes, coordinate with VP, Finance & Administration/CFO and team on next steps and action items;
• Coordinate contract approval and signatory process; and
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.
New York Office Administration
• Oversee NY office administration including office space, reception, security, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, supplies, and utility and vendor contracts;
• Coordination of administration best practices worldwide;
• Supervision of administration team; and
• In coordination with Director of Finance administer office budget.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• 5-7 years of professional experience in administration;
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet) and comfort working with database programs;
• Demonstrated excellent writing and verbal communications skills;
• Professional and friendly demeanor and strong customer service skills;
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task and work under tight deadlines. Dependability, diplomacy, strong organizational skills and a sense of humor are necessary;
• Verbal and written language proficiency in Spanish a plus; and
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse and highly performance-driven environment.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.
To apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance,
233 Broadway, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10279; Fax: 212-677-2187; If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.
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Rainforest Alliance/New York, NY
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.
Position Summary:
The Sr. Associate, Compliance Administration oversees and administers the organizational compliance systems and processes used to ensure that Rainforest Alliance (RA) and its subsidiaries, branches and other affiliates are in compliance with financial, regulatory and donor requirements as well as Rainforest Alliance organizational policies & procedures. S/he reports to the Director, Global Administration and works closely with the entire Global Administration team. S/he will also work closely with the Accounting, Finance, IT, Legal, HR, Development and Program teams.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain organization-wide compliance administrative systems including the country database, authorities matrix, and compliance calendar; work with IT to create new systems as needed;
• Develop and maintain compliance administration processes to collect data and keep up to date, inputting data as needed;
• Manage and administer signatory approval database (authority matrix) and related processes;
• Develop and maintain liability, E&O and D&O insurance database;
• Oversee insurance certificate issuance process;
• Manage and administer relationships with corporate registration and filing entities for RA subsidiaries, branches and other affiliates;
• Maintain the conflict of interest (COI) file database, for tracking, updating and document retention purposes;
• Serve as a point of contact for project auditors and facilitate project audits;
• Provide training on policies & procedures, including on compliance and roles & responsibilities;
• Assist in the opening and closing of offices;
• Provide support to the finance and accounting teams as needed; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
• 5-7 years’ experience in a professional work environment;
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated work experience with computerized accounting systems (knowledge of Solomon MS Dynamics a plus), reporting software, (FRx and Crystal highly preferred), and Microsoft Office;
• Strong math, analytical and technical skills; highly organized with an attention to detail; demonstrated initiative and customer service orientation;
• Familiarity with a multi-office, multi-national organizational environment;
• Working knowledge of current trends in the compliance field a plus;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Spanish language skills a plus;
• International and non-profit sector experience a plus;
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically; and
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse, and highly performance-driven environment.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.
To apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 233 Broadway, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10279; Fax: 212-677-2187. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.
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Lucid/Oakland, CA
Company
Lucid is revolutionizing buildings with software. Building Dashboard, the gold standard in the industry, is designed to engage occupants with intuitive, real-time feedback on energy and water use. Lucid’s newest product, BuildingOS, is poised to transform the energy management industry by providing energy and sustainability managers with intuitive tools to implement efficiency measures and evaluate performance across millions of buildings.
We are growing and are looking for talented, driven individuals who want to change the world. The Lucid team in based in sunny Oakland, California.
Position
Lucid is looking for a highly motivated Sales Associate with prior sales experience to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a SaaS startup, meet other companies and people in the space who are working on innovative environmental solutions, and work with a growing customer base, proven technology, and strong market demand.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prioritize and convert new customer leads
- Manage customer sales from start to finish, beginning with live demos and project scoping, and finishing with contract negotiation
- Clearly convey the value proposition of Lucid’s technology to diverse audiences: facilities managers, sustainability officers, energy engineers, architects, and IT administrators
- Provide feedback to the marketing team for optimizing sales campaigns
- Own the tracking and reporting of your sales pipeline, and regularly deliver metrics to senior management
Required Qualifications
- 2+ year proven track record in sales, with the capacity to be highly proactive and seek out opportunities
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and able to prioritize and execute complex tasks and projects
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with Salesforce.com, or a similar CRM
- Experience with negotiation
- Experience in B2B enterprise sales
- Experience in an advisory sales role
- Knowledge of green building, commercial building automation systems, or utility metering
- Ability to quickly learn concepts and computer applications, and effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
Other Qualities We Value
- Comfortable working "start-up hours" in a fast-paced environment
- A diligent self-starter that works well with little supervision
- A passion for technology and the environment
- Team player and fun to work alongside
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive compensation package including excellent medical, dental, and vision – insurance and stock options
- Healthy and productive work environment with A-player colleagues
- Easily accessible by BART
- Start off with 15 vacation days
- Company retreats and a fun office environment
Apply Now
Please submit:
- Your resume
- A short cover letter describing why you are the right fit
We look forward to reviewing your resume and inviting you for an in-person interview! The position will remain opened until filled.
No contractors, consultancies, or recruiters will be considered.
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SCS Global Services/Emeryville, CA
Job Overview
The position of Associate, Sustainability, in the Food and Agriculture division involves working directly with client-specific responsible sourcing programs, the C.A.F.E. and Cocoa Practices programs, Fair Trade USA and Veriflora certification (including Certified Greenhouse Farmers) programs, and other programs under development. The primary responsibilities of the Associate are related to auditing, report review, and providing guidance and training to auditors. The Associate is also responsible for development and continual improvement of standards, program materials and procedures related to new and preexisting programs.
Additionally, the Associate collaborates with the Director, Manager and other program personnel to develop new or review preexisting responsible sourcing programs for new and current clients. Further responsibilities may include research and development for new business opportunities and attendance at trade shows, conferences, and trainings.
Relevant Services/Schemes:
• C.A.F.E. and Cocoa Practices
• Fair Trade USA
• Veriflora
Roles and Responsibilities
Technical Support
• Provide support and manage web- and Excel-based reporting systems.
• Provide guidance and support in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese email and telephone correspondence with other third-party organizations and auditors.
• Prepare written guidance updates, letters, and audit reports for distribution to third-party auditing organizations and clients.
• Develop, translate, and edit program materials, reports, and report templates
• Develop and deliver training programs and related materials for third-party auditing organizations.
Auditing
• Conduct review and oversight of audit reports completed by staff auditors and regionally-based auditors.
• Conduct field audits as required.
• Conduct desk audits of submitted applications and follow-up interviews for third-party organizations seeking approved status for conducting audits against responsible sourcing criteria.
Communications
• Ensure communications between SCS auditors, other third-party auditing organizations, and other clients are carried out in a timely fashion.
• Attend trainings, trade shows, conferences, and meetings, as necessary.
Program Development
• Carry out outreach and marketing to recruit new clients and for development of new business areas.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop responsible sourcing programs and CSR strategies for new and prospective clients.
Operations
• Assist Director and Manager with managing the workload for regional Lead Auditors.
• Ensure program compliance with SCS quality system.
• Represent the program for internal SCS initiatives, such as ISO accreditation, etc.
• Additional tasks as requested by the Director and Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors’ Degree in a related field required, graduate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years professional experience in relevant applied social and/or environmental fields; graduate degrees in relevant disciplines may be considered.
• High level of proficiency or fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Overseas work or study experience, applied experience in the coffee and cocoa industry, and/or applied experience working with agricultural or manufacturing production systems.
• Excellent technical writing and/or copy editing skills and communication skills.
• Ability to complete time-sensitive projects and to provide realistic deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Initiative and ability to work independently; responsive and adaptive personality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Additional Preferred Skills
• Proficiency in Vizio, FileMaker Pro, Outlook, and database management systems preferred.
• Relevant experience with farming, organic certification, GlobalGAP, grocery, or similar preferred.
• Preference for candidates with additional applicable language skills.
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California Department of General Services/West Sacramento, CA
Analyst position to support development and implementation of State sustainability policies and initiatives.
See state website for detailed description of desired and required qualifications.
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MindClick SGM/San Francisco, CA (Virtual, office space in SF 2013)
Sustainability Services Marketing Associate
The MindClick Index is a scorecard for the global supply chain. We rate supplier contributions to improving the environmental footprint of their customers and publish the results for use in the purchasing process. Companies such as Marriott use our Index to source suppliers who help reduce energy, waste, and water usage in their hotels, and/or improve guest health and wellbeing. Our Index is both a platform for vendor compliance and reporting, and a marketplace for supply chain solutions that reduce costs and increase revenues.
MindClick is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic well-organized team player to become a member of a growing team. The individual will tell MindClick’s story using marketing and analytics tools to help drive adoption of the HSP Index in addition to supporting the marketing efforts for the Steel Packaging Initiative Council and other business initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
• Marketing/promotional materials development
• Web content development & blogging
• Development and management of data CRM sales platform
• Collects, analyze and report website analytics
• Create and distribute marketing communications
Qualifications:
• Intermediate web (familiarity with Content Management Systems like Expression Engine, HTML, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Constant Contact)
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platform
• Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• The ability to change priorities quickly, and capacity to handle multiple tasks
• Able to work in a very fast paced environment
• Solid work ethic, positive can-do attitude, and a high standard of professionalism
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
Timeframe and Compensation:
This is a part-time position with the potential to become full-time over time. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Start date in May, 2013
Application Details:
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter with two references to: Louise Barnes at lbarnes@mindclicksgm.com.
Location
This position is currently virtual giving you flexibility, however, office space will be in place in San Francisco in 2013.
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Environmental Risk Communications, Inc./San Francisco or Houston, CA
About the Organization
Since 1994, Environmental Risk Communications, Inc., (ERCI) has provided businesses with cutting-edge tools to analyze and manage highly complex environmental liabilities. ERCI uses advanced probabilistic modeling, decision analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation approaches to identify the most effective financial risk reduction opportunities. The company deals with all aspects of environmental risk analysis, including reserve forecasting, budgeting, portfolio analysis, capital stewardship, financial engineering, and environmental decision analysis/strategic support.
ERCI offers business analysis services to Fortune 500 corporate environmental managers and is the developer of the most widely used environmental liability risk analysis and forecasting software, Defenderâ„¢. Our clients utilize Defenderâ„¢ to forecast project costs, set budgets, and recommend environmental reserves on both a project and portfolio basis.
Finance Associate
The successful Finance Associate will become involved in projects covering the entire spectrum of ERCI’s activities. ERCI projects include evaluating environmental remediation portfolios, validating reserve forecasts, designing portfolio management programs, and supporting Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. ERCI also facilitates industry benchmarking studies, offers training and support for Defenderâ„¢ users, and participates in detailed site analysis sessions. ERCI is a team-oriented organization within which the Associate will assume considerable responsibility for the day-to-day management of complex projects. This position involves considerable direct client contact, which often necessitates domestic travel. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a passion for environmental accounting and remediation.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance Associate will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Services for Existing Clients
• Provide financial analysis and in-depth analysis of specific liabilities and portfolios.
• Research technical issues and develop remediation strategies.
• Provide decision analysis reflecting cost accuracy and alignment with client goals.
• Participate in problem structuring, including work planning, issues analysis, process planning, etc.
• Interact with clients and manage client interactions.
• Draft, edit, and format documents and presentations.
• Ensure quality control of outgoing work products and correspondence.
• Manage integrated consultant/client project teams.
Business Development
• Play a leading role in marketing efforts, engaging and meeting with potential clients and producing summary memos, proposals, and presentations as needed.
• Develop and maintain active relationships within industry to provide guidance on company positioning and capitalize on innovative business opportunities.
• Represent ERCI at conferences, trade events, and meetings.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree from a major university in a field requiring complex analytical and quantitative methods and skills such as environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental economics, engineering, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or business administration
• 4+ years of consulting, financial project management, and/or sales experience in one or more of the following industries: investment banking, environmental and/or management consulting, environmental accounting, oil and gas, chemical, utilities, heavy manufacturing, or transportation
• Demonstrated project management skills, including client, contractor, and budget management experience
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and their effect on financial risks for industry
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to manage and carry out all aspects of a project with minimal support
• History of delivering on commitments, motivation to achieve excellent results with minimal guidance, and ability to establish goals/priorities
• Extensive experience with development of numerical models
• Proven track record of successful client service
• Solid business development and new client generation skills
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with software development strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and dedication to accuracy
• Ability to work within deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task
• Willingness to travel regularly
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project on PCs
Compensation and Location
ERCI offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; three weeks paid time-off; a bonus incentive structure; and a company-sponsored retirement plan. Unless located in San Francisco or Houston, the Finance Associate will work from his or her home office. Locations (other than San Francisco or Houston) on the East or West Coast near a major airport will be considered for exceptional candidates.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. CEA Recruiting is assisting ERCI with this search. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.
http://www.ceaconsulting.com/…=CEA&jobId=213
ERCI is an equal opportunity employer.
CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com.
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Corporate Citizenship/San Francisco, CA
Corporate Citizenship is a specialist global corporate responsibility and sustainability management consulting firm. We advise companies on their strategies for responsible and sustainable business. We have offices in London, New York and Singapore.
We are now seeking an Associate Director or Senior Consultant with significant corporate responsibility (CR) experience to join our team and lead in managing and developing our client base on the West Coast.
The successful candidate will have:
 A minimum of 10 years in corporate responsibility.
 A minimum of 5 years of experience in a consulting company, delivering business value for clients through multiple corporate responsibility and sustainability disciplines.
 Knowledge of corporate responsibility marketplace, competitor activity, technical developments and commercial opportunities to aid development of company strategic planning and budgeting.
 Exposure to international business.
 Experience working with Fortune 1000 companies.
 Strong track record of building and managing relationships and of developing and winning new business.
 Excellent educational background: MBA or other advanced education.
This position is available immediately. It will suit someone who is looking to further build his/her career in corporate responsibility and in business management as it will provide a wide range of experiences. To apply please send your CV and covering letter outlining:
 The main areas within the corporate responsibility and sustainability field in which you have particular experience and expertise.
 How you meet the person specification above.
 Why you are the best candidate for the job.
 What your current salary package is.
We will offer a competitive compensation package that includes salary, benefits and bonus based on meeting targets.
The post is full time and will be located in the San Francisco Bay area. To apply for this post, non-US applicants need to already have the relevant documentation to work in the US. Please send this information to: Sue Woolcott at sue.woolcott@corporate-citizenship.com
www.corporate-citizenship.com
Application Deadline: March 15, 2013
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Environment America.
CA – California, Sacramento
Become an Environment California fellow If you’re looking for the opportunity to organize, advocate and fight for California’s environment, apply to be an Environment California fellow today. We’re hiring a Field Associate…
Salary: $33,408. Date posted: 02/25/2013
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