Climate Action Reserve.
CA – California, Los Angeles
The Climate Action Reserve is a national offsets program focused on ensuring theenvironmental integrity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction projects and on creatingand supporting financial and environmental value in…
Salary: non-disclosed. Date posted: 04/23/2012
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adidas AG/Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany
We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager Chemicals/SEA (m/f) to carry out tasks and specific projects that support the Head of Environmental Services in leading and managing the global, cross-functional and cross-brand projects in relation to chemicals used in the supply chain of adidas Group.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop a planning and execution approach to the area, building on recent initiatives and commitments
Develop and maintain ownership of the project plans in this area
Develop a pragmatic management system approach to the management of chemicals in the supply chain
Develop guidelines and tools
Run research and preparatory work in chemical subject areas such as analysis of scientific studies, development of surveys and collection of data
Support Head of Environmental Services in developing and managing engagements with external and internal stakeholders
Manage and facilitate selected cross-cutting working groups; specifically with supplier-facing entities of the company
Ensure coordination with internal restricted substances working groups
Support all business functions in data identification, management and measurements, as well as interpretation of the data
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
University degree in environmental or chemical science
Mature familiarity with environmental management systems
Sound technical understanding (product and manufacturing processes)
6-10 years of experience in the chemicals area – preferably from the textiles industry
Highly advanced PC skills, in particular in the processing and presentation of qualitative, quantitative and complex information
Good data management skills
Very good communication skills
Fluent in English and German
Experience from studies or work abroad
Completed courses in business administration or similar is an advantage
To apply, please visit our website www.adidas-group.com/careers
(Ref.-Nr.: HQ – 11091JJ)
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
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Save The Bay/Oakland, CA
Position Description:
The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for a comprehensive donor relations program to meet ambitious revenue goals for major and legacy gifts. He/she manages a portfolio of 20-30 donors and is responsible for a specific annual fundraising goal. This person produces monthly action and revenue reports for solicitors, creates or oversees donor research, and is responsible for major and planned giving donor communications and events. This person works with Save The Bay staff solicitors who together manage an additional 300 individual relationships to build a loyal and generous donor base. The Major Gifts Manager provides staff support for Board and select committee meetings, and helps foster strong relationships between board and staff.
This position requires attention to detail, timely decision making, database skills, and strong relationship management experience. This successful Major Gifts Manager enjoys being part of a dynamic development team, and enjoys working with many volunteers. He/she has a passion for Save The Bay’s programs and mission to protect and restore San Francisco Bay.
The Major Gifts Manager reports to the Director of Major and Planned Gifts and works closely with the Director of Development, Executive Director, Program Directors, and the Board of Directors.
Major and Planned Gifts – 70%
• Leads the major and planned gift donor relations program: Manages all aspects of annual events for current and prospective major and Legacy donors; Enlists volunteer hosts for events.
• Manages all aspects of personalized major and legacy donor communications: write, produce and distribute semi-annual letter from Executive Director, invitations, reports, letters, blog, newsletter, acknowledgement buck slips.
• Cultivates and solicits assigned donors to achieve personal annual revenue goal
• Handles all stock donations, from donor contact to acknowledgement process
• Monitors and assists staff solicitors with donor assignments: track deadlines, run monthly task reports, set up regular review sessions with staff solicitors. Create other fundraising reports as needed.
• Maintain major and legacy donor hard/electronic files; update and correct database donor records
• Manages major gifts committee meeting logistics, agenda development and follow up tasks
• Manages program expense budget and review revenue reports on a monthly basis; assist with revenue forecasting
• Establishes and oversees thank you donor calls for volunteers: provide talking points, track results
• Builds the major gifts prospect pool through identification, research and solicitor assignments of new donors
• Supervises fundraising volunteer and/or intern for timely and accurate results; provide positive in-office experience
Board of Directors – 20%
• Initiates and coordinates all logistics of quarterly board meetings with Executive Director and senior staff: dates, locations, attendance, agenda, materials, and minutes
• Works with senior staff to ensure timely board mailings with high-quality materials
• Staffs the Governance Committee’s Nominations efforts (creating candidate profiles, tracking assignments, encourage committee members’ timely participation)
• Works with new board members to complete their orientation program
• Works with volunteer Events Liaison to External Affairs Committee
• Supports the Development Director with the External Affairs Committee, coordinating quarterly meeting correspondence and minutes
Other – as needed by department – 10%
• Assists Finance and Administration with gift pledges and open estate documentation
• Represents Save The Bay at public events
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years professional experience, including fundraising, database management and administrative experience. Some individual fundraising experience desired
• Aptitude to rapidly learn and manage database software (Salesforce and Convio Common Ground), run queries, reports, data analysis
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines, high-quality data management, and initiative to improve functions and processes for optimal efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a wide variety of individuals and in team settings.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of humor
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems and ensure goals are met in a timely manner
• Valid California driver’s license
• Ability to work some nights and weekends
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
To Apply:
Please apply by Monday May 7, 2012.
Please email your resume, detailed cover letter, and a short writing sample to: jobs@savesfbay.org Subject line and filename should read: Major Gifts Manager – [your name].
Or mail to : Major Gifts Manager Search, Save The Bay, 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800, Oakland CA 94612
It is a priority to Save The Bay to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer.
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Stantec.
CA – California, Thousand Oaks
Overview: Our Environmental Services group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in marine biology, wetland science, wildlife biology, soil science, fisheries…
Salary: . Date posted: 04/18/2012
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Google/Mountain View, CA
At Google, we’re creating a better web that’s better for the environment. We’re greening our company by using resources as efficiently as possible and supporting renewable power. That means when people use Google products, they’re being better to the environment. Within Google Green, we focus on three main areas:
1) Efficiency, including within our data centers and our company operations,
2) Renewable energy, including the power we use and the projects we invest in, and
3) Our products that help people live a better life while also being good to the environment.
We also help support Google.org in the environmental work they do. In Green Marketing, our job is to help people understand and care about what we do to help the environment. By doing that, we hope more people and companies adopt these greener practices. Also, as people connect more powerfully with Google on an emotional level through the good we do, we hope they will love Google more. In this role, you will be responsible for managing strategic marketing campaigns and programs that help raise awareness of Google’s leadership in sustainability. Because our company's green efforts are growing, you will likely have a more fluid responsibility set than some of the more established Google.com products. Only those that are comfortable and thrive in this type of fluid environment should apply.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage marketing campaigns for one or more areas of green. Today, these include data center efficiency, workplace efficiency, renewable energy use, renewable energy investment, greener products, and Google.org clean energy.
Create strategic marketing campaigns that drive product adoption and engagement.
Drive marketing campaigns to build awareness and brand credit for Google’s broader green initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA or BS Degree (In lieu of degree, 4 years of relevant work experience)
- 4 years of relevant Marketing experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Belief for Google's environmental mission.
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and dynamic environment. Illustrated strong track record for working on and leading across complex cross-functional environments.
- Demonstrated creativity and big thinking.
- Outstanding communications skills. Ability to translate complex issues into simple/intuitive communications and instruction.
- Outstanding execution and problem solving skills, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
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Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute/San Francisco, CA
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
JOB POSITION STATEMENT
SENIOR SCIENCE AND POLICY MANAGER
Position:
The C2CPII is seeking to fill the senior leadership position of Senior Science and Policy Manager. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in the field of chemistry or related sciences who can communicate a vision for Cradle to Cradle certificationâ„¢ and work with stakeholders worldwide to achieve that vision.
The position will be responsible for Cradle to Cradle® CERTIFICATION science and policy development at the Institute and will report directly to the President. As a member of the senior leadership team the person filling this position will help set the Institute’s strategic direction. The position will be the primary manager of the C2CPII product certification program.
In addition the position is responsible for:
• Developing a strategic approach for Cradle to Cradle certification including oversight of certification methodology and additional operational responsibilities.
• Engaging in conversations with other groups at the stakeholder, procurement and regulatory level seeking to align these interests with the C2CPII certification methodology and guiding principles.
• Leads efforts to further develop C2CPII identity and influence with such entities as The Sustainability Consortium, Design for Environment, Federal and State General Services Administrations, and other international efforts.
• Work with other members of the team to design and implement strategies that will leverage and build C2C certified product preference within the business community.
• Work with the Certification Standard Board to engage and involve the larger scientific community in building support and credibility for the C2C certification methodology.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have the following minimum professional qualifications:
1. Masters degree or higher in a chemistry discipline or other relevant field, or a Bachelors degree with 15 years experience.
2. Five years + of practical, hands on toxicological or chemical evaluation experience. (Preferably doing product assessments under a single or multiple standards)
3. Background in product development at the engineering or chemical analysis level.
4. Demonstrated understanding of competing chemical hazard protocols.
5. Ability and experience discussing hazard and alternative assessment from a regulatory perspective. Including knowledge of programs such as DTSC,EPA/DFE, TSCA, etc.
6. Cross–sector application of chemical hazard and alternative assessment in a range of consumer markets including textiles, health care, and building materials is a plus.
Applicants should also possess the following general qualifications:
1. Familiarity with and or a willingness to be trained in the C2C thinking.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Ability to appreciate the needs of a recently established organization (two years).
4. Demonstrated program and project management experience.
5. Ability to work with a team of peers and others of varying backgrounds and skills.
6. Experience with logistical and IT systems.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience and is negotiable.
Position is based in San Francisco.
Ability to travel as needed is critical.
Application Process:
Please direct questions to Hannah Miller. Interview process will begin May 1, 2012.
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Ecova/Nationwide
Senior Energy Procurement Manager
Senior Energy Procurement Managers provide energy procurement consulting to Ecova strategic-level clients. Through deep domain expertise, they independently build strong relationships based on gaining trust and understanding of each client they serve.
Role Description
• Provide energy procurement consulting services to each assigned client; including, but not limited to: RFP development, market assessment, risk management, strategy development, contract negotiation, contract management, and product management.
• Independently develop and maintain high-level contacts within a client organization.
• Demonstrate an authoritative and consultative approach that builds support within the highest levels of a client organization.
• Develop and implement complex energy procurement and risk management strategies.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of assigned regulatory markets.
• Meet regularly with clients, including in-person visits and teleconferences.
• Develop strategies that include complex purchasing options, i.e. heat rate, portfolio approaches, block/index, etc.
• Communicate with utilities, local distribution companies, and public utility commissions to gather timely, accurate, and complete energy market intelligence.
• Assist in development of new energy procurement products and marketing materials.
• Explain and educate clients on difficult energy market dynamics and metrics.
Role Competencies
• Four years of energy procurement experience, either buying or selling retail energy.
• Four-year college degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently within the highest levels of a client organization, including “C†level.
• Experience and expertise in all deregulated energy markets.
• Authoritative, consultative approach with the ability to explain and educate difficult market concepts.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate MS Excel and Word skill level required.
• Must be detail oriented, flexible, adaptable and self-motivated.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting utility and tariff data.
• Thorough working knowledge of PUC and utility rules, regulations and tariffs.
• Utility experience or knowledge of utility bill calculations.
• Ability to handle deadlines and high stress situations on a periodic basis.
• Must be able to travel regularly to client locations.
Ecova Information
Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based culture and have goal-based incentive programs and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match.
Ecova is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation or preference, religion, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
To learn more about Ecova and to apply online, please go to: http://www.ecova.com/about-us/careers.aspx.
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Southern California Edison/Westminster, CA
Description:
This project regular position will be in the Innovation Management group within Advanced Technology division within Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Transmission and Distribution Business Unit (TDBU). The successful candidate will manage the financial and regulatory reporting as well as oversight of contract compliance associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects.
Typical responsibilities will include:
•Leading compliance efforts to ensure that day-to-day operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements; in addition to company policies and procedures.
•Verifying documentation for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.
•Managing analytical efforts related to ARRA projects including overseeing financial analysis for project status and completion estimates.
•Managing the review and analysis of management data, identifying and escalating compliance risks, including those that cross multiple functions.
•Preparing cost proposals and monthly management program review charts, invoicing and funding analysis.
•Maintaining documentation and providing requested information to regulatory agencies and keeps management informed of any issues or problems.
•Preparing government reporting forms in support of contracts with appropriate reporting requirement.
•Monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure that funding and approval objectives are met.
•Identifying, developing and implementing entire range of contract formation, negotiation and administration policies and processes in accordance with corporate objectives and expectations.
•Presenting information to all levels of management including making recommendations to improve process, compliance and project results.
•Providing close direction or oversight of work performed and desired results.
•Selecting staff and managing employee performance and development by conducting performance planning and reviews, coaching employees, and carrying out disciplinary action when necessary.
•Creating and maintaining a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
•Performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifcation:
•Must have experience monitoring compliance to Federal government contracts, Federal grants or Federal co-operative agreements.
•Must have experience ensuring compliance with federal government grants and contracts compliance issues in accordance with CFRs and FARs.
Job Requirements:
•Bachelor's Degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
•Typically possesses five or more years managing or supervising an organization or unit.
•Demonstrated experience using corporate accounting to analyze financial statements and government contracts and planning and conducting complex studies to determine cost of business activities.
•Typically possesses five or more years of experience monitoring compliance to Federal government contracts, Federal grants or Federal co-operative agreements.
•Demonstrated experience managing compliance with federal government grants and contracts compliance issues in accordance with CFRs and FARs.
•Demonstrated accounting experience using GAAP and GAAS.
•Demonstrated experience recommending budget adjustments and other cost improvements measures within the regulatory contracts.
•Demonstrated experience developing and implementing business plans that have a small to moderate impact on the organization, and facilitating forums to capture the stakeholder requirements.
•Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact on day-to-day operations.
•Demonstrated ability to manage talent and create effective teams by selecting and developing employees to fill talent gaps.
•Demonstrated experience using Enterprise Resource Programs (ERP) such SAP
•Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
•Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a safety conscious work environment.
•Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
•Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
•Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
Preferences:
•None
Comments:
•If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com.
•Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position.
•Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time.
•Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
•Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship
•This is a full time Project Regular Assignment: The duration of the project has been forecast to last until 8/31/2015; however, the project could be terminated or completed prior to this date. Accordingly, this employment is at-will for no specified period of time and may be terminated by you or the Company at any time with or without either notice or cause. At the completion of the project, we may or may not have additional work available that fits your skill sets. In such instance, your employment will end unless you have applied for and obtained another position at SCE. This position is eligible for company benefits and incentives during the duration of the assignment.
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Bentley University/Waltham, MA
Posting Number: FY12131266
Title: Manager of Sustainability
Division: COO – Chief Operating Officer
Position Department: Facilities Management
Position Classification: EF – Exempt/Full Time
Position Band: 29E-Exempt/Salaried
Title of Person to which Position Reports: Director of Sustainability
Description of Duties:
Bentley University is one of the nation's leading business schools, dedicated to preparing a new kind of business leader and one with the deep technical skills, the broad global perspective and the high ethical standards required to make a difference in an ever-changing world. Bentley is located in Waltham, MA approximately 20 minutes west of Boston.
The Bentley University Office of Sustainability is seeking a full-time Manager of Sustainability to run the university's sustainability programs. The Manager of Sustainability reports to the Director of Sustainability and Special Advisor to the President and to the Director of Facilities Management. Please review the Office of Sustainability's Mission and Vision on our website: http://www.bentley.edu/offices/sustainability
Additional Description of Duties: Principle Duties and Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Office of Sustainability including: recycling and waste management programs, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, carbon footprint analysis, green dining and catering programs, and green transportation programs.
* Work closely with the Facilities Management team on all aspects of energy efficiency projects and operations (recycling, green cleaning, new construction, etc).
* Facilitate effective programs designed to encourage students, faculty and staff to conserve energy and water and reduce waste within the residence halls, dining facilities and offices.
* Facilitate effective programs to get business students excited about resource conservation, corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices as they pertain to the environment.
* Oversee marketing and communication associated with Office of Sustainability activities.
* Use a cooperative teamwork philosophy to create a working environment that stimulates the development of new programs and innovative approaches to improve existing programs.
* Manage four interns during the academic year and one summer intern during the summer.
Position Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in an area of study related to one or all aspects of sustainability (economic, social, environmental).
* A Master's in a similar field is preferred.
* Experience in campus sustainability practices is preferred.
* An understanding of corporate social responsibility and "triple bottom line" principles is a plus.
* Experience working with diverse stakeholders and an ability to form partnerships.
* Ability to work independently and as a team leader. Teamwork and diplomacy skills are a must.
* Ability to develop new projects and institutionalize new sustainability efforts within an academic setting.
* Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
* Candidate should possess a well-rounded understanding of sustainability.
* Contagious energy and enthusiasm for improving sustainability on campus through innovation and creative practices is a must.
License(s) Required for the Position: Unrestriced United States Driver License.
Required Applicant Documents: Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Months Per Year: 12
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants: Bentley University requires reference checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/fvbpb9q
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GCL Solar Energy, Inc. /San Francisco, CA
RISK & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT MANAGER
GCL Solar Energy, Inc., is a worldwide solar power developer (i.e., IPP) headquartered in San Francisco, CA. It is a subsidiary of GCL-Poly Ltd, a premier solar photovoltaic (PV) company, the world's largest Poly-silicon/wafer manufacturer, and has a market capitalization of over $5 Billion. This North American IPP power development business, located in San Francisco, CA, currently has an opening for a Risk & Compliance Management Manager to implement and manage risk mitigation processes at our company owned and operated PV power plants.
Responsibilities:
• Process Controls: Develop and maintain risk management systems and processes using project management tools and techniques where applicable. Work with appropriate departments to maintain risk management processes. Document and ensure communication of key risks. Liaise with legal and process control teams to ensure close constant communication to mitigate risk critical business processes. Develop or implement risk-assessment models or methodologies.
• Portfolio Analysis: Identify and analyze areas of potential risk to the assets, earning capacity, or success of the organization. Analyze and summarize complex data and run scenario analyses to understand project and portfolio risks. Produce reports or presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes. Oversee analysis of current or proposed business operations to identify areas of potential loss or damage and quantify impact.
• Prospective Mitigation: Provide guidance to business decision-makers on issues and development of risk mitigation strategies. Demonstrate broad knowledge of insurance and risk management methods and techniques used in the performance of the duties as Risk Management Manager. Develop and evaluate policies, processes and standards to reduce risk, minimize business disruption and ensure business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Insurance: Manage the development, implementation and administration of the commercial insurance programs in all lines of coverage including but not limited to: builder’s risk, operation all-risk, primary general liability, excess liability, and professional liability. Coordinate with insurance brokers to ensure smooth claims processing. Work with legal team to review and draft contractual indemnity and insurance coverage provisions. Understand and interpret risk transfer and risk financing programs and services.
• Compliance: Act as the Compliance Officer for FERC, NERC, and WECC compliance requirements. Lead implementation of NERC Reliability Compliance Program working directly with the President, Board, and Compliance Team. Participate in relevant industry forums to ensure that GCL’s Compliance Program is relevant and up-to-date. Oversee security and Environmental Health and Safety programs and functions in addition to overall risk management tasks.
• Education: Represent risk management in meetings, presentations, workshops, project visits, training sessions, and manage other insurance and risk management activities as required/needed.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in risk management, insurance, construction management, finance or closely related field and five years professional level experience in risk and insurance management programs/projects that includes property and liability claims insurance responsibility, preferably in construction or power generation.
• Five years of work experience in a commercial or regulatory capacity in the energy industry preferred, including familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards.
• Knowledge of MS Project or other similar tools is required.
• Experience with wholesale power markets a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Project management skills.
GCL Solar Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
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