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PROSOCO, Inc. /Lawrence, KS

Title: Sustainability and Environment Specialist
Reports to: Sustainability and Environment Director
Department: Regulatory Management

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position are: support corporate goals in relation to communicating sustainability metrics, communicate product health and environmental attributes to downstream users, and maintain an environmentally sound production environment. This position interfaces with all levels in corporate and production operations as well as direct customers and end users of products. This position acts as a representative in dealing with environmental regulatory matters affecting the company.

This position inhabits a rapidly evolving field driven by internal and external stakeholders. Flexibility, subtlety and the ability to work autonomously on assigned tasks are critical attributes.

Sustainability Communications and Support

This position will be responsible for maintaining communications and reporting for a variety of chemical and construction product sustainability related programs. Functions include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate and maintain third-party product testing and certifications.
• Coordinate listings of product testing and attributes on internal and external databases.
• Maintain internal and external documents related to product attributes.
• Author technical support documents related to product attributes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of related USGBC LEED and green building credit and benchmark criteria.
• Support activities related to municipal, state and federal Environmentally Preferred Procurement (EPP) programs.
• Respond to internal and downstream requests for information on product environmental attributes.
• Engage in discussions with upstream suppliers regarding raw material attributes and chemical contents.
• Assist in representation in sustainability and product attribute consensus standards committees.
• Assist in representation in relevant industry and NGO stakeholder committees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Product Stewardship

• Assist in authoring and maintaining product Safety Data Sheets and relevant label information.
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures related to corporate product stewardship programs such as CSPA’s Product Care and ACA’s Coatings Care.
• Facilitate extended producer responsibility programs such as ACA’s PaintCare.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with state level product and product packaging regulatory programs.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with state and municipal product registration systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Environmental Regulatory Compliance

• Analyze regulations and codes to determine impact on facility operations and formulate compliance strategies.
• Assure that facility environmental reporting and permitting requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintain contact with legal counsel, regulatory agencies and consultants as needed to maintain compliance.
• Report on pending regulatory obligations and activities.
• Assure compliance with document retention policies as needed to maintain compliance and minimize liability risks.
• Represent the company on the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
• This position is designated as a backup Emergency Response Coordinator as defined under RCRA and CERCLA regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Educational – Certification Requirements

Education: This position requires a B.S. or its equivalent from an accredited university in the environmental sciences, biological sciences, environmental engineering, or chemical engineering fields. Course of study must include fundamentals of physical, organic and environmental chemistry. General knowledge of environmental regulatory systems and environmental control technology is preferred. This position must receive continuing education regarding the current state of environmental regulations and hazardous materials management as needed to perform essential functions. This position is required to obtain and maintain a LEED Green Associate credential.

Experience: Two years of in a related field is preferred.

Specific skills include:

• Shall demonstrate superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Shall demonstrate project management ability.
• Shall possess basic computer skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities
• None assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Understand and follow business and related social media etiquette.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively interact with all organizational levels and external stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking with minimal supervision.
• Effective use of computing devices and systems is required.

Extent of Public Contact
• Moderate to high.
• Will interact with green building practitioners, trade associations and affiliated committees, NGOs and regulatory entities.

Physical Demands

• This position requires travel.
• Must be able to travel via air, automobile and mass transit.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be physically able to wear a NIOSH approved respirator.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Position will be located in PROSOCO’s Lawrence, Kansas offices.
• Position requires travel.
• Position will be provided with a workspace and computer.
• Position will be provided with a cellular phone or will utilize a personal device subject to corporate privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Position requires occasional periods in PROSOCO’s production facility.

Mental Activities and Requirements
• Must be able to function under stress and under a wide variety of interpersonal relationships.
• Must show initiative and independent judgment.

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Green Seal, Inc./Washington, DC

Green Seal is seeking a Certification Coordinator to oversee the administration of Green Seal’s certification program for products and services.

Founded in 1989, Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that uses science-based programs to empower consumers, purchasers and companies to create a more sustainable world.

The Certification Coordinator will oversee the administration of Green Seal’s certification and monitoring procedures and serve as the primary contact for clients, consultants and auditors. Responsibilities will include working to address client questions regarding evaluation status, ongoing compliance monitoring or payment issues; facilitating the certification process by coordinating among members of the certification department; participating in technical discussions; and implementation of protocols for conformity with internal and external guidelines.

Preference will be given to candidates with excellent customer relations skills, solid experience in management and organization, technical knowledge, database familiarity and good communication abilities. Familiarity with third-party certification programs is a plus. The candidate should have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, capacity to work in a team setting, and a basic understanding of scientific issues and sustainability.

The position is full-time and located in Washington, DC close to the Blue, Orange and Red Metro lines. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to certification@greenseal.org.

For more information about Green Seal visit www.greenseal.org.

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Community Energy, Inc./Radnor, PA

Company Overview
Community Energy is a leading developer and marketer of renewable energy with offices in Pennsylvania and Colorado. Our mission is to ignite the market and develop the supply of fuel-free energy. Backed by our successful track record and driven by a team passionate for leading the way on renewable energy, we deliver clean energy solutions to utilities, businesses, institutions and individuals.

Our retail division has an established retail market base and reliable brand in delivering wind and solar power to our customers. Community Energy, Inc. is independently-owned and headquartered in Radnor, PA. For more information please visit http://www.communityenergyinc.com.

Position Description
Community Energy is seeking self-starters with a passion for promoting clean energy. Promote clean, homegrown wind and solar power and make a difference by signing up new residential and small business customers in Community Energy’s local green power in Philadelphia. The Outreach Associates will work closely with Community Energy’s overall sales and marketing team. This role is community-oriented and grassroots.

Responsibilities
- Enroll new customers in clean energy
- Part-time preferred; full-time available based on results
- Weekend work required
- Recruit new green power outreach team members
- Sales and Marketing Channels Include:
- Event Marketing (Fairs, Concerts, Festivals)
- Tabling at retail locations (Natural Stores, Farmers Markets)
- Presenting to community/environmental groups
- Grassroots networking through local organizations/neighborhoods

Qualifications/Requirements
- Enthusiasm for & knowledge about the renewable energy industry
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Experience in community involvement or organization preferred
- Ability to learn quickly and retain new information
- Sales / Marketing experience preferred

Details
Additionally, Community Energy seeks candidates who are flexible, able to prioritize efficiently, take responsibility and initiative in their fields, have demonstrated focus, success, and motivation, and who are looking to be part of a rapidly-growing, hard-working, good-humored team of individuals.

Interested Candidates: Please email cover letter and resumé. Email subject should read “Clean Energy Sales and Outreach Associateâ€.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, references and verification of legal right to work in the U.S. Community Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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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PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE, INC./Boston, MA

Communications Internship Opportunity
at Innovative Environmental Non-Profit Organization
Boston, MA

PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.
Summer 2013

The Communications Internship
PSI is conducting cutting-edge work on product stewardship and sustainability, and seeks an upbeat, energetic, and dedicated individual who thinks creatively, works well independently and collaboratively, and thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial organization. PSI’s communications intern will primarily assist in the implementation of various initiatives to expand the depth and breadth of our communications, marketing, and outreach to new and current audiences. All PSI interns work on a variety of tasks, which will allow them to become informed about current stewardship programs across various product categories and industries. PSI staff members assist interns in developing one or two specific projects for which the intern can take primary responsibility. Interns also perform some administrative assignments, as do all staff. There are significant learning opportunities pertaining to substantive initiatives.

Application Due Date: May 30, 2013 However, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP.
Time Commitment: Approximately15- 20 hours/week with a possibility of additional hours or a full-time opportunity during breaks and summer.
Compensation: Unpaid.

Potential tasks might include:
• Assist in the writing and/or copyediting of internal and external communication, including–but not limited to–member/partner correspondence, reports, position statements, newsletters, promotional materials, social media/blog posts.
• Conduct research to cull facts/figures/statistics for use in various external communications (e.g., fact sheets).
• Help develop communications calendars and other organizational "tools" to help the PSI communications team streamline and keep track of its many activities.
• Take detailed, accurate notes of key stakeholder meetings and conference calls and summarize key outcomes.
• Organize and help maintain national contact lists and databases to enhance the organization’s ability to communicate with its constituents.
• Assist in ongoing outreach to members and partners to ensure a continued high level of member and partner services.
• Engage with members/partners and other stakeholders, as needed, by phone, email, or in person.
• Other tasks as needed (TBD).

Qualifications
• Exceptional writing skills: writing must be clear, concise, and impactful; candidate must have ability to adapt one's "voice" to various audiences and to know when to adapt that voice
• Exceptional spelling and grammar skills
• Ability to stay focused and deliver high quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, constantly changing work atmosphere
• Degree in communications/MarComm/public relations/journalism
• A demonstrated understanding of the difference between journalistic/public relations writing and academic/scientific/business writing.
• Familiarity with AP Stylebook Guidelines (strongly preferred)
• Self-motivated, "go-getter" personality who doesn't shut down and leave at exactly 5 p.m. every day.
• Strong willingness to do tasks that may seem trivial or menial but that are, in fact, crucial to the success of various projects.
• Self-starter who shares ideas and actively tries to identify solutions to problems rather than just identifying the problems or waiting for someone else to provide the solutions
• Strong time management and organizational skills (in terms of project management)
• Interest in and basic understanding of the "green" marketplace and the product-specific environmental issues that businesses and governments are facing.
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Thick-skinned and willing to accept constructive criticism as a way to strengthen one's skills.

Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. (PSI) is a national non-profit environmental institute with membership from 47 states, over 200 local governments, and more than 75 businesses, organizations, universities, and non-U.S. governments. PSI establishes cooperative agreements to reduce the health and environmental impacts from consumer products. For more information, please visit www.productstewardship.us

Please send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (preferably one short and one long) electronically to: amanda@productstewardship.us.

Please address all of the following within your cover letter:
• Are you able to reliably meet the minimum time requirement?
• Why are you interested in working on product stewardship Issues?
• Why are you interested in working for the Product Stewardship Institute?
• What in your academic or professional experience makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
• What do you hope to gain from this experience?

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PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE, INC./Boston, MA

Program & Policy Internship Opportunity
at Innovative Environmental Non-Profit Organization
Boston, MA

PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.
Summer 2013

The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) seeks an enterprising individual who thrives in a fast-paced, small organization. PSI is conducting cutting-edge work on product stewardship and sustainability, and seeks interns who have energy, enthusiasm, and creativity. PSI interns work on a variety of tasks, which allow them to become informed about current stewardship programs in a variety of product industries. PSI staff assists interns in developing one or two specific projects for which the intern can take primary responsibility. Interns also perform some administrative assignments, as do all staff. There are significant learning opportunities pertaining to substantive initiatives.

Application Due Date: May 30, 2013 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP.
Time Commitment: Approximately15- 20 hours/week with a possibility of additional hours or a full-time opportunity during breaks and summer.
Compensation: Unpaid.

Potential tasks might include:
• Conduct research to support ongoing product stewardship projects that have the potential to change the current paradigm of waste management.
• Assist in the design and/or implementation of pilot programs for product stewardship.
• Develop and assist in writing and editing technical documents, and analyzing and summarizing legislation.
• Work with PSI members and partners across the country to build coalitions on legislative priorities.
• Work with PSI's communications team to redesign and maintain the website and assist with other communications-related projects and activities.
• Assist in developing funding proposals.

Qualifications
Interns should have excellent analytic, organization, and communication skills (both written and oral), and be passionate about moving toward a more sustainable future. Ideal candidates will have academic or professional experience or background and knowledge related to environmental science, environmental policy, environmental advocacy, and/or public health issues. Ideal candidates may have an undergraduate or graduate degree in public policy, political science, natural science, environmental science, law, business administration, economics, or a related field. Alternatively, interns may be a degree candidate in one of these areas. Our intern’s thoughts and ideas will be considered seriously as a contribution to improving the organization as a whole, as well as forwarding its mission.

Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. (PSI) is a national non-profit environmental institute with
membership from 47 states, over 200 local governments, and more than 75 businesses, organizations, universities, and non-U.S. governments. PSI establishes cooperative agreements to reduce the health and environmental impacts from consumer products. For more information, please visit www.productstewardship.us.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (preferably one short and one long) electronically to Amanda, Business Manager.

Please address all of the following within your cover letter:
• Are you able to reliably meet the minimum time requirement?
• Why are you interested in working on product stewardship Issues?
• Why are you interested in working for the Product Stewardship Institute?
• What in your academic or professional experience makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
• What do you hope to gain from this experience?

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Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc./Herndon, VA

Do you have a passion for the environment and a commitment to promoting green energy products or environmental programs? Does a flexible and collegial work environment where employees are provided opportunities to be creative, enhance and manage projects appeal to you? Are you looking for a company with a solid history of financial success that offers generous employee benefits and work-life balance? If yes, come see what Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. (WGES) can offer you as our Senior Specialist, Green Products!

In this integral role, you will develop and execute marketing plans for the expansion and ongoing activities related to WGES Green Products as well as analyze, summarize and report on the performance of WGES WindPower and Carbon Offsets Programs. To be successful in this role, you will need to be a detail-oriented, analytical and creative individual with both qualitative and quantitative skills who thrives in a results-oriented environment.

In just over 16 years, WGES has become one of the largest and most experienced natural gas and electricity suppliers in the Mid-Atlantic region, with over 350,000 customers in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania. With over $1.3 billion in annual revenue, we are a significant part of a publicly held organization.

At WGES, we are deeply committed to offering smart energy solutions that benefit you and the environment. As a champion of the environment, we've been helping our customers achieve their environmental goals as well as instituting our own environmentally responsible business practices. These ongoing efforts resulted in the U.S. Department of Energy awarding us with the prestigious Green Power Supplier of the Year Award in the Non-Utility Category. As part of our environmental commitment to our customers, all WGES products for the home include a percentage of clean, emissions-free wind power or carbon offsets, enabling our customers to reduce billions of tons of carbon emissions.

The positive environmental impact of WGES customers is strong and measurable. In 2011 alone — through wind power included with electricity and carbon offsets matched to natural gas usage — WGES customers offset nearly 1.2 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. This is equivalent to taking over 105,000 cars off the road for an entire year!

Requirements for the Senior Specialist, Green Products:
• Bachelor’s degree; environmental science, environmental policy or engineering degree preferred. A Masters Degree will be accepted in lieu of 2 years of experience. LEED certification is a plus.
• 5 years of experience supporting environmental program(s) or products. Knowledge and experience in the field of renewable energy, energy conservation, carbon credit or related energy fields is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Access experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of web-based tools (mass email creation, blog, web page support) a plus.
• Experience working in sales or marketing environments preferred.

WGES values candidates with a history of job stability. The full position description and requirements for this opportunity may be found on our website at www.wges.com/page/careers.

Working at WGES

This position is in our Marketing Department, which is located in our modern headquarters facility in Herndon, Virginia. In 2012, WGES secured LEED certification at this facility, ensuring minimal energy consumption and improved indoor air quality, as well as a continued commitment to recycling programs. Our employees are helping to lead the way towards a cleaner environment through the regional products and services we offer. Together, we are making a difference in our community.

• “It is rewarding to know WGES staff and green energy products are making a real and tangible difference in our community.â€
• “The people are friendly and helpful, fostering a productive working environment. It’s exactly what I want.â€

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package which includes a generous 401(k) match, 4 weeks of vacation and up to 2 weeks of sick leave per year! For more details on our benefits and the WGES employee experience, please go to the careers section of our website at www.wges.com/page/careers.

If you are the “green†specialist we are looking for, please send a letter detailing how your qualifications match the requirements listed above, along with your resume to WGESJOBS@WGES.COM. Please include your salary history and specify Job Code “SSGP – GBâ€.

WGES is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. EOE M/F/D/V

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CleanEdison, Inc./New York City, NY

We are a national clean-tech energy education provider dedicated to training incumbent workers, veterans and career-changers. Our group of bright, hard-working, passionate individuals are commited to providing articulate, concise, easy to understand curricula, courses and online programs to help candidates advance in our sustainable and environmentally conscious society.We offer courses in solar installation, building science, home and commercial energy auditing, and sustainable design. Our product development team is also in the process of branching out across other forms of renewable energy sources and clean-technologies. It is definitely an innovative, fast-paced and exciting place to be!

The Operations Intern will be responsible for establishing and managing relations with various outside vendors, including instructors, venues, travel agents, and other resources utilized in the company's clean tech training operations. They will receive inbound calls from customers, routes calls to appropriate party, and resolves customer issues when necessary. Attention to detail, professional phone etiquette, ability to work autonomously, and problem-solving skills are required. Event planning experience, ability to negotiate, experience with contracts, tech savvy, and proficiency in CRM platforms (ex: Salesforce) strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities: • Source and manage relationships with various outside vendors (instructors, venues, travel agents, etc.) • Negotiate rates and secure contracts for venues, services and other operational resources • Receive inbound calls from customers, route calls to appropriate party, resolve customer issues as- necessary

Required Skills: • Attention to detail • Professional phone etiquette • Ability to work autonomously • Problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills: • Event planning experience • Experience with arranging/booking travel • Ability to negotiate • Experience with contracts • Proficiency in CRM platforms (ex: Salesforce)

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should highlight how you would be a good fit for the position and why you want to join the CleanEdison team. Definitely don't discount any exposure you have working with veterans, higher learning institutions and/or building performance or renewable energy industry leaders. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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CleanEdison, Inc./New York City, NY

CleanEdison is a Manhattan-based green startup that is seeking smart and driven interns who are passionate about the sustainability industry. As a rapidly expanding company, there is plenty of room for growth. We are looking for an intern to assist our government relations department in researching policy and grant opportunities. As a national leader in environmental education and green workforce development you will be at the forefront of an exciting industry. Hours may vary between 10-25 week depending upon your availability.

Responsibilities:

· Monitor labor, education and energy policy

· Assist in research on grant opportunities for green education

· Assist in contract and proposal construction

· Assist in administration of existing educational grant programs

Required Skills:

· Must have excellent writing skills

· Must be currently enrolled as a student working on a bachelor's or master's degree in politics, history, public policy or a related field

· Passion for clean-technology, environmental studies and/or entrepreneurship

· Entrepreneurial mind-set

· Self-motivated, hardworking, organized, dependable and punctual

· Startup experience is preferred

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send us your resume and cover letter. Please include your full name in the file names, the internship title "Government Affairs Intern" in the subject line of your email, and clearly state the position to which you are applying and the number of hours you can work a week in your cover letter. If you do not include a cover letter with your resume, your application will not be considered for this position.

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PE INTERNATIONAL, Inc./Boulder, CO (Boston, San Francisco)

National Sales Manager… Building and Construction Sector

We are seeking a talented, motivated and passionate National Sales Manager to join the PE INTERNATIONAL team of sustainability professionals to spearhead Sales in the Building and Construction industry sectors.

Job Objective
The National Sales Manager, Building and Construction Sector will be responsible for coordinating the sales efforts targeting the industry. This individual will identify the needs of the building and construction industry and work with all facets of PE INTERNATIONAL resources to develop and deliver sustainability solutions that meet the needs of the marketplace. This position will leverage the Business Drivers in the B&C sector, such as USGBC LEED, International Green Construction Code and various municipal green codes that are encouraging material manufacturers to improve the sustainability of products and services.

What we need you to do:

• Initiate, generate, and close sales opportunities against company revenue quotas.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a business development plan for the target industry sector. This will involve working in conjunction with the PE INTERNATIONAL team in North America and the PE team located throughout the world, to develop an industry specific plan and marketing campaign.
• Identify and understand client and sector product and services needs and evolve sales strategies and business planning to meet those needs.
• Develop and execute on sector-specific marketing campaigns, developed in conjunction with PE INTERNATIONAL Director of Sales and Marketing.
• Provide Product Managers with prospect and customer feedback on PE INTERNATIONAL products and services to support their ongoing growth and development to meet and exceed market requirements.
• Keep the PE INTERNATIONAL Team up-to-date on relevant issues in the Building and Construction industry and serve as an industry-specific resource as needed.
• Participate in appropriate leading industry initiatives to progress the sustainability awareness for our clients.
• Work as senior member of project teams, working with clients and project teams to provide services that delight the customer.

What we require:
• Strong sector expertise and senior level contact base within Building and Construction and Natural Resources Industries
• 5+ years sales experience
• Extensive experience in sales to large corporate clients with knowledge of solution software sales and providing technical consulting services.
• Knowledge of Sustainability issues and how they influence and impact corporate business models.
• Working knowledge of the business practices, decision making drivers, and sustainability issues within the Building and Construction industries. The selected candidate must be able to understand and articulate how PE INTERNATIONAL services will benefit clients within the target market.
• Familiarity with ISO 14000 series of Standards is required.
• Successful achievement of sales quotas, consultative enterprise/solution or technical sales.
• Ability to manage a pipeline with multiple accounts and partners.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven success prospecting, building a pipeline, moving opportunities through the sales cycle, proposing, presenting and discussing solutions with C-level and other decision-makers.
• Ability to craft a solution with appropriate products and services that meets business goals based on client discussions.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Knowledge of CRM tools (e.g. salesforce.com) preferred

We offer:
• An interesting and very diversified role in an INTERNATIONAL context
• Employment in a very attractive, dynamic and strongly expanding company
• Excellent opportunities for your personal development

Organizational Relationships:

Supervisor: Sector Director B&C, North America
Other Interactions: Sales team, Peers in global parent organization (PE INTERNATIONAL)
Location: Boulder, CO, San Francisco, Boston
Desired Start date: February 2013

PE INTERNATIONAL is the North American presence of PE INTERNATIONAL. With more than 20 years of experience, PE INTERNATIONAL and Five Winds enable businesses to understand their impact on the environment, improve company performance and succeed in the market place.

Sustainability awareness is the road to longâ€term corporate operation and a vibrant environment.

-PE INTERNATIONAL has been steadily guiding companies all over the world along this road since 1991. -PE INTERNATIONAL is the market leader in strategic consultancy, software solutions and extensive services in the field of sustainability.
-PE INTERNATIONAL provides conscientious companies with cuttingâ€edge tools, inâ€depth knowledge and an unparalleled spectrum of experience in making both corporate operations and products more sustainable. Applied methods include implementing management systems, developing sustainability indicators, life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint, design for environment (DfE) and environmental product declarations (EPD), technology benchmarking, ecoâ€efficiency analysis, emissions management, sustainable procurement program development, and strategic CSR consulting.

-PE INTERNATIONAL offers two leading software solutions, with the GaBi software for product sustainability and the SoFi software for corporate sustainability. Over 1000 companies and institutes worldwide put their trust in PE INTERNATIONAL’s consultancy and software, including market and branch leaders such as Alcan, Allianz, Bayer, Daimler, Deutsche Post DHL, Rockwool, Siemens, Toyota, ThyssenKrupp and Volkswagen.
For more information go to www.peâ€INTERNATIONAL.com

If you are interested, please email your resume to HRNA@pe-international.com RE: (position applied for), telling us why you are the best match for this position.

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