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California Ennvironmental Associates/San Francisco, CA

California Environmental Associates
Director of Finance & Administration
San Francisco, CA
Part Time (average of 24 hours/week)

About the Organization
For more than 25 years, California Environmental Associates (CEA) has helped transform markets, business practices, public policies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic strategies to achieve positive outcomes for the environment. CEA has extensive experience across a wide array of environmental issues, including climate change, energy policy, marine conservation, sustainable agriculture, forest management, goods movement, air quality, toxic chemicals, and land-use planning. In addition to a diverse range of consulting services, CEA also offers its clients assistance with recruiting and program development. For a more in-depth description of our services and philosophy, please see our website: www.ceaconsulting.com.

Director of Finance & Administration
CEA is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration to lead the team that guides the firm’s financial, operational, and human resource activities in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Director will work on average 24 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented yet strategic, quick thinking, highly analytical, and experienced in all aspects of financial management. She/he will also be highly experienced in the economics of consulting/professional service firms. The successful candidate will be instrumental in making recommendations to maintain/improve firm profitability, optimize the firm’s capacity, and continuously improve processes and procedures within the administrative team. The Director of Finance & Administration will supervise the work of the Finance & Administrative Associate and the Office Manager and report to CEA’s Managing Principal. This is an excellent fit for a financial and administrative professional looking to work in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Finance & Administration will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
* Produce and present monthly financial and management reports.
* Generate and maintain company budget and forecasts, and provide a regular review of revenues, costs, capacity utilization, pricing, etc.
* Manage banking functions and relationships (e.g., CEA line of credit, cash management).
* Update, maintain, and ensure compliance with comprehensive written financial and accounting policies (including internal controls) and procedures to safeguard the organization’s fiscal and physical assets and to ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis.
* Work with firm principals to optimize profitability.
* Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage client contracts.
* Oversee all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations.
* Provide oversight and general management to the Finance & Administrative Associate and Office Manager.
* Manage all company tax filings and coordinate with outside CPA.
* Provide ad-hoc financial analyses and models (e.g., pricing).
* Manage all human resources functions, with assistance of the Finance & Administrative Associate (e.g., benefits, policies and procedures, employee handbook, on-boarding, payroll).
* Provide general office administration, including but not limited to managing the company’s business insurance policies and lease negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications
The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:
* 10+ years of experience in a financial role with leadership responsibility
* Experience with a client services firm highly desired
* Experience with small businesses highly desired
* Experience with QuickBooks or similar software program
* Experience with Timeslips or similar software program highly desired
* Excellent knowledge of Excel and experience with spreadsheet modeling
* Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritize under competing deadlines
* Experience in presenting financial reports to management
* A collaborative nature and the ability to lead a team
* Licensed CPA a plus
* Commitment to and enthusiasm for CEA’s mission

Compensation
The expected start date for this position is June 1, 2012. The position will be located in San Francisco, CA. CEA offers competitive pay that is commensurate with experience. This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements:

http://www.ceaconsulting.com/…=CEA&jobId=185

California Environmental Associates is an equal opportunity employer.

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Confidential/San Francisco Bay Area, CA (West Coast/Flexible)

This is an exceptional career opportunity for the right individual to lead our firmwide Energy Practice. As Energy Practice Leader you will lead a team of dedicated environmental professionals focused on the energy and industrial market. You will be an integral part of the company’s leadership team. This officer level position provides an opportunity for you to advance professionally by being a part of companywide strategic planning and implementation, high-level day-to-day decision-making and advancing the practice both internally and externally. As Energy Practice Leader you will join a dedicated core of senior people in a collegial work environment and can be based out of any of our regional offices.

The Energy Practice encompasses working with clients proposing and/or requiring environmental review of energy facilities such as electric transmission infrastructure, fossil-fueled power plants, oil and gas exploration/transmission/ refining, and marine oil terminals as well as those involved in renewable energy facilities such as wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, and biomass/biogas. The Practice also includes other large industrial operations/facilities such as mining, major manufacturing, and chemical plants. Services to these clients may include planning and feasibility studies, permitting, environmental regulatory compliance, CEQA and/or NEPA documentation, and construction monitoring/compliance.

The Energy Practice Leader will provide strategic leadership for the Energy practice, articulating practice-wide vision and facilitate the expansion of the Energy practice into new regions. The suitable candidate would be a senior environmental manager, scientist, planner or engineer with effective business development and client management skills together with broad experience in environmental planning, CEQA and NEPA impact assessment and documentation, permitting, and environmental compliance for energy and industrial projects.

Salary commensurate with qualifications, along with excellent benefits and substantial performance-based bonus opportunity.

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company/San Francisco, CA

Sustainable Community Energy Manager, Senior- Energy Solutions and Service- San Francisco, CA

Department Overview

Sustainable Communities, within Energy Solutions and Service (ES&S) Operations, delivers a holistic offering to local governments focused on sustainable energy management and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction. The Sustainable Community Energy Manager (CEM) will serve as the lead PG&E representative on community-wide climate action planning, working with local government leadership and relevant community partners. This approach will include the assessment of emissions and energy usage across all major sectors within the City of San Francisco. The Sustainable Community Energy Manager (CEM) also provides sustainability-related support and expertise to internal customer-facing teams at PG&E, in particular with local presence strategies and energy management within the Small/Medium Business sector.

Position Summary

PG&E is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven individual, passionate about sustainability, with clear vision and a knack for blazing their own trail. The ability to blend and reconcile the goals and desires of multiple stakeholders, while being sensitive to internal and external political environments will be critical. CEMs will support and partner closely with multiple groups within PG&E including Energy Solutions & Service (ES&S) Account Executives, Government Relations/ Partnership Teams and Green Communities.

The work will include a mix of office time, community field meetings and some travel. Occasional weekends and evening work may be required for community/ regional community events.

Responsibilities

Relationship Management: Maintains collaborative relationships with local government sustainability leaders, business and community leaders, and internal PG&E teams. Speaks at/ attends local community events in support of the overall energy/ sustainability plan.

Data Analysis and Strategic Planning: Analyzes community-wide energy and carbon emission data in an effort to identify cost-effective reduction strategies. Collaborates with Local Government, community leaders and stakeholders to develop energy vision.

Project Management and Performance Tracking: Partners with community leaders to implement agreed upon carbon reduction strategies/ campaigns, monitoring performance and providing status reports. Leads and monitors internal cross-functional collaborations and services supporting community climate goals. Provides feedback to the community, collaborative marketing and recognition.

Subject Matter Expertise: Provides centralized technical support to customer-facing teams with advanced knowledge of sustainability matters important to PG&E customers and pertinent to achieving PG&E's corporate goals. Supports Account Executive's work with assigned customers, to encourage participation in energy efficiency programs as part of a community scale sustainability effort.

Internal Coordination: Leads and coordinates innovative service solutions for local governments and their communities using network of internal PG&E and external resources. Partners with multiple PG&E departments to provide integrated services.
Compliance and Safety: Work safely and in compliance at all times with legal, regulatory and ethical standards. Fully utilize PG&E's Customer Management Tool (CMT) and other systems to document and report all work activities and expenses. Provide weekly reports/updates to supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum:

- Bachelor's degree in business, environmental, technical or related field
- 6 years of relevant work experience (sustainability work, energy/ government-related work)
- Valid driver's license and willingness to use personal vehicle for reimbursed company mileage

Desired:

- Specialized knowledge of and experience in sustainability strategy, communications and customer motivations
- LEED AP and knowledge/ experience with green building, reach codes and related regulation
- MA in engineering, environmental management, sustainable business management or similar
- Ability to apply portfolio-based consultative sales skills and technical skills to understand, explain and recognize opportunities to work with energy end use systems and efficiency measures/techniques
- Excels in a team environment and models a collaborative spirit
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong sense of awareness and savvy in political situations
- Coachable and committed to continuous learning
- Maintains professionalism and humility in dealing with team members and clients
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving orientation (out-of-the box solutions)

If interested, please visit pge.com/careers and reference job number #12000991 Sustainable Community Energy Manager, Senior. To be considered you must apply directly to this posting via our careers page. All other inquires will not be accepted.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.

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Sustainable Life Media/San Francisco, CA

The annual Sustainable Brands conference brings the leaders in sustainability, brand and design together for 4 days of conversation. We need a multi-talented designer who can assist in designing for web and print, is comfortable juggling multiple projects and is passionate about sustainability.

You will be working with the Design Manager and marketing team to produce a broad variety of conference materials. Ranging from web pages and e-newsletters to signage and event guides. You are guaranteed to gain a large amount of portfolio pieces by completing this internship.

We need 10-15 hours of work per week, of which at least 8 should be from our offices in San Francisco (the remainder can be done remotely if preferred). The internship will run until the conference in early June.

Skills:
- Adept at using Adobe Creative Suite software i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign and bonus points for Flash or After Effects experience.
- HTML/CSS knowledge preferred, but not required
- Highly attuned attention to detail
- Good team player
- Familiarity with brand guidelines and maintaining design consistency

What we can offer:
This internship is unpaid but in addition to the opportunity to plug in with a terrific team of media and sustainable business experts, this position offers full travel, board and admission to the Sustainable Brands Conference 2012 in San Diego from 4-7 June. This comes with the opportunity to meet and interface with some of the top innovators on the global sustainable business landscape. We can also offer a flexible work schedule and part time telecommuting.

How to Apply:
Please send your portfolio or link to it, your resume, along with a cover letter detailing your interest in this role and what you feel your strongest skills are.

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by Isa Hopkins.

I grew up in Cleveland. Yeah, Cleveland. I know, hailing from a
less-than-premiere address leaves me open to a
certain amount of disdain from urban elitists. Being from the city that is
widely regarded as the “Mistake on the Lake” is urbanism’s equivalent
to being the fat kid in gym class, and it can leave one just as scarred as too
many dodgeball hits to the face.

I
don’t live in Cleveland anymore, but I didn’t leave because I wanted to be one
of the cool kids. I was stricken with the burning need to explore, to go new
places, and stake a claim for myself. And the more I
travel, the more I find myself drawn back to my Rust Belt roots—not
Cleveland per se, but some semblance of it elsewhere in the world.

When
I graduated from Georgetown in 2005, social momentum seemed to offer two
choices: Stay in Washington, D.C., or be a rebel and move to San Francisco. I chose
San Francisco. It was—it is—architecturally beautiful and politically
liberal; the weather was good and the vibe was exciting. It was expensive as
hell, too—it would be a real challenge on my meager Americorps living
allowance—but I figured that I’d get one of those fancy high-paying careers
that all San Franciscans seemed to have, then settle
in, build a family, and grow old.

It
wasn’t long after I arrived, however, that I began to feel unnecessary. San
Francisco is exciting, sure, but it’s because the city—like New York, or L.A.,
or other urban brands—churns along on its own rhythms, driven by the labors
and commitment of the hundreds of thousands of people who have already established
themselves. It seemed like every niche was filled,
and usually by someone both richer and cooler than me. I moved around for a few
years, bouncing between different addresses in the Bay Area, heading down to Southern California for a spell, and even revisiting Cleveland, a fancy
high-paying career slipping further and further from reach as the worldwide
economy imploded.

And
then, in early 2009, I discovered a little patch of
Cleveland in California, just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco:
Oakland. Like my hometown, Oakland is ridiculed
by those from posher zip codes and written off by most outsiders (and even some
insiders). I came to Oakland for a non-fancy, low-paying job that I loved and
found my own version of paradise, replete with affordable rents and restaurants
without four-hour waits for a seat. It was just the kind of place where an
urban-minded, broke-ass, fashion victim like myself could feel at home: Wearing
sweatpants to the grocery store was socially acceptable, and I didn’t need an
impressive job title or great condo to fit in.

Like
Cleveland or any other down-and-out city across the country, Oakland is a
fixer-upper kind of town, thirsty for young people, where elbow grease and
commitment to place matter more than the state of one’s bank account. Since
moving here, I’ve found the purpose I was lacking when I lived across the bay,
and I’m gratified that my work has a real impact in the community.

Earlier
this year, a friend and I co-founded Femikaze, a feminist sketch comedy troupe.
(And if you don’t believe that “feminist” and “comedy” are
natural allies, you should come to one of our shows!) We had our first
independent production in October, a full-length show here in the East Bay that
sold out three of our four nights. We’ve already scheduled three more shows for
next year.

It’s
the kind of thing that would have been exponentially more difficult in San
Francisco, where any given Friday night offers thousands of entertainment
options, including dozens of comedy shows. We’re only a few miles away from the
frenzy here in Oakland, but it’s quiet enough that we don’t have to shout to get
anybody’s attention. There’s room for two determined women, with no patron and
no budget, to start something.

Many San
Franciscans find my decision to quit the hip side of the bay befuddling. “There’s
nothing there,” they say of Oakland. They’re not entirely wrong, either. There
really IS less (although far from nothing) in places like Oakland and Cleveland—or Pittsburgh, or St. Louis, or Knoxville, or dozens of other underrated,
underpriced, overlooked cities—than can be found in thriving urban centers
like San Francisco, New York, or Boston. But that’s just their charm.

“Less”
might be boring to some, but to those of us who strive to create and produce
and make a difference, “less” also means fewer resources are required
to start something new, and less competition comes from established entities. As
someone perpetually short on cash but long on idealistic ambition, I’ve found more opportunity in a second-tier city like Oakland than I ever knew in San
Francisco. And although some people out there like to use my address as the
butt of a joke, I’ve found it to be a rich, fertile place to build a life on my
own terms.

To
recent or upcoming college graduates, I offer my own bit of meager
counter-wisdom: Forget about Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and L.A. Look for a city that will value your presence
and appreciate your efforts, a city that doesn’t think you’re disposable just
because you’re young. It’ll be easier on both your wallet and your soul.

Sure,
you might catch some flack for moving to a place where “there’s nothing
there,” but take it from me—I came from the Mistake on the Lake, and to
my mind, “there’s nothing there” is just another way of saying
“there’s nothing in my way.”

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Sustainable Life Media, Inc./San Francisco, CA

Executive Assistant, Special Projects Intern
Who you are:
• Masters graduate in sustainable business with undergraduate degree in international business, communications, or related field. Some work experience preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter, exceptionally well organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle many activities with grace and good humor
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to generate the trust and respect of all, whether interacting with a global corporate executive, a supplier, or an administrative assistant
• Willing and able to bounce between fairly mundane administrative support and project management of special projects that are of strategic significance to the business
• A team player who communicates well across the organization and views their personal success as integrally connected with the success of the team and the performance of the organization against its goals
• Proficient with all types of information technology and current business software
• Ethically driven, with impeccable personal integrity, able to maintain confidentiality, looking for a high level internship with a high impact, purpose driven, entrepreneurially run organization – strong potential for intern to hire for the right candidate
General Description:
Personal Assistance to Founder/CEO:
• Manage CEO Calendar
• Assist with design and coordination of SB’12 conference program
• Liaise with key partners on international conference expansion
• Assist with, and potentially lead other special tasks and projects which may or may not include: oversight of the 2012 Sustainable Brands Innovation Open, and/or helping to kick start new lines of business
• Other duties on behalf of the executive as needed
• Potential exists to move into paid leadership position depending on results of special projects activities

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California Housing Partnership/San Francisco, CA

The California Housing Partnership Corporation (www.chpc.net) assists nonprofit and government housing agencies to create and preserve energy efficient homes affordable to lower income households, while providing leadership on housing preservation policy and funding. As part of its mission, CHPC advocates for policy changes to make energy efficiency retrofit funding available to low income multifamily rental housing serving lower income Californians.

CHPC seeks a full time Policy Associate to advance policy and program changes that enable low income multifamily rental housing owner/managers to access energy efficiency funding and services. The Policy Associate will assist the Sustainable Housing Policy Coordinator and other staff to develop and implement policy strategies, identify and outreach to stakeholders with common interests, as well as to educate policy makers about the importance of investing in energy efficiency in low income multifamily rental housing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
•Assist CHPC in advocating its positions through regulatory proceedings and initiatives involving the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission, including:
-The Energy Savings Assistance Program; the Green House Gas Allowance Revenue Allocation; and general energy efficiency proceedings.
-Energy Upgrade California’s multifamily work;
-AB 785 implementation (Comprehensive Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings)
•Represent CHPC before legislators and other government officials in support of CHPC’s key legislative issues.
•Conduct research, gather data, and create policy papers and memos in support CHPC’s energy efficiency, preservation, sustainable housing policy and outreach work.
•Nurture and expand the Green Rental home Energy Efficiency Network (GREEN), of which CHPC is the founder, by outreaching to potential participants and organizing and preparing CHPC/GREEN events and monthly meetings.
•Issue monthly GREEN newsletters promoting understanding of energy efficiency needs in affordable housing.
•Periodically conduct other policy research under the direction of CHPC’s Housing Policy Manager.
•Assist with office administration as directed.

Qualifications
•Demonstrated interest in and commitment to providing affordable housing for lower income Californians.
•A minimum of two years direct experience with public policy advocacy in the legislative and/or regulatory arenas advancing state legislation and/or active participation in a California regulatory proceeding
•Strong interest in and understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable housing issues.
•Experience with coalition building and stakeholder group management.
•Strong analysis, research, writing and speaking skills.
•Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities, juggle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
•Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
•Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a close working environment with evolving priorities.
•Advanced degree in law, urban planning, public policy or related field desired.

Application Details
•CHPC is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is considered an asset.
•To apply, email a cover letter, detailed resume and short writing sample (in PDF format) to: info@chpc.net
•The Housing Policy Assistant reports to CHPC’s Sustainable Housing Policy Coordinator.
•Compensation will be commensurate with experience and budget. Excellent benefits.
•The position will remain open until filled.

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GCL Solar Energy/San Francisco, CA

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

GCL Solar Energy, Inc., is a premier solar photovoltaic (PV) company with a worldwide downstream IPP project development business, the world's largest Poly-silicon / wafer manufacturer and a has a market capitalization of $8 Billion. The North American IPP development business, located in San Francisco, CA, currently has an opening for a staff accountant to assist the finance department with financial planning and analysis.

Primary Accountabilities of Position:
This position will play a key role in the Finance Department in the function of financial planning and analysis. This position will be responsible for budget, cash flow, financial planning, forecasting, P&L analysis, and special financial projects as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain integrity of complex company financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial plan. Identify and research monthly and quarterly variances to project budget, expenses and forecast. Prepare monthly accounts for projects.

• Assist in preparing presentations for budget and forecast.
• Project General Ledger Accounting
• Project Cost Accounting
• Project LLC Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Assist with monthly closing
• Assist in special projects as needed.

Minimum education background:
• BA/BS Finance or Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Required professional background：
Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance or General Accounting. Financial planning and analysis experience preferred.

Required working experiences:
• Renewable energy industry, utility, construction preferred
• CPA firm working experience preferred
• Audit experience with financial reporting preferred

Familiar Required knowledge:
• Financial analysis, cost accounting, project management, etc.
• Systems experience with any ERP system preferred
• Setting up processes, policies and best practices from the ground up
Required skills
 Mandarin language skills (verbal & written) required
 Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
 Excellent analytical, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
 Financial reporting
 Ability to work independently
 Ability to work in a fast- paced, dynamic start-up environment
 Exceptional attention to detail
 Advanced MS Excel skills required
 Proficient in all other MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint)
 Experience with automated financial systems, i.e., ERP, Timberline, and Oracle

GCL Solar Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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California Public Utilities Commission/San Francisco, CA

The CPUC is a leading regulatory agency, responsible for regulating utility services, stimulate innovation, and promote competitive markets, where possible for privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies in California.

Come to the CPUC Open House & Career Fair on January 17, 2012, 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 505 Van Ness Ave., SF 94102, Courtyard & Golden Gate training room to learn more about the CPUC and career opportunities. Engineers, Policy Analysts, Accountant, Finance, Administrative Support, IT, Law, Rail Safety and Inspectors are especially encouraged to stop by! For further information about the CPUC open house, view the event flyer at: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/jobs/.

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Sustainable Life Media/San Francisco, CA

Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented and excited about working at a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial company
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Experienced with the use of integrated social media platforms
Familiar with Google Analytics Tracking URLs and tracking codes
Strong word processing and Excel spreadsheet skills
An understanding of the sustainability issues faced by businesses today

Key Duties/Responsibilities:
General marketing assistance to the marketing team, specifically with execution and analysis of marketing campaigns
Maintain database of media & affiliate partners and ensure deliverables are executed accordingly and on time
Assist in the development of online communications, including copywriting and publishing write ups on blogs
Customize URL banner ad tracking codes

What we can offer:
In addition to the unique opportunity to plug in with a terrific team of media, design and sustainable business experts, this position offers complimentary admission to the Sustainable Brands 2012 Conference taking place in San Diego, CA in June, 2012 (a $2395 value). The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet and interface with some of the top innovators in the global sustainable business landscape. We can also offer a flexible work schedule and part time telecommuting.

This is a part time contract position requiring you to work approximately 10-15 hours per week in our San Francisco office, primarily January 1, 2012 through June, 2012. University students are welcome to apply and we are happy to work with your school for course credit, if applicable. Contract to hire opportunity for the right candidate.

How to apply:
Please send your resumé via email, along with a cover letter detailing salary requirements, your interest in this field and in this role, as well as how you feel you can contribute to:

Marie Perriard, Director of Brand Communications & Marketing

Submissions without a targeted cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.

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