Executive Director- Renewable Energy Vermont

Executive Director

Job Description
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV), a leading industry association representing renewable energy technologies, is hiring for the position of Executive Director (ED). Founded in 2000, REV has grown to include 300 business and professional members and supporters. With ever-growing interest in renewable energy and related incentives, this is a very exciting time for REV. Our ED will successfully manage multiple priorities, professionally represent the organization, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage daily internal and external operations. This position reports to the REV Board.

This is a full-time position based in downtown Montpelier, with flex-time and telecommuting opportunities to accommodate the extra workload during legislative and conference periods.
Specifically, the ED will be responsible for the following:
Maintaining a working knowledge of significant trends and developments in renewable energy at the local, national and international levels
Growing REV membership through outreach and networking
Managing REV programs and grant funded activities, including the Partnership Program that certifies renewable energy installers in Vermont
Managing the annual REV legislative agenda
Providing management and oversight to REV staff
Responding to inquiries from REV members, the media, and the general public in a timely and professional manner.
Planning and organizing two revenue generating conferences per year with possible additional events as determined by the Board
Preparing the annual budget and workplan
Working with the Board to ensure that adequate funds are available to allow the organization to carry out its work
Managing REV’s daily finances to assure the financial and operational sustainability of the organization
Updating and maintaining the REV web site as necessary to publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals
Coordinating the production of a monthly newsletter
Preparing and distributing the necessary information for REV Board meetings in advance, with input from the Board Chair, to enable the Board to make informed decisions
Assuring the Board is kept fully informed on all important factors influencing the organization
Building relationships with stakeholders by representing REV’s programs and points of view to agencies, legislators, organizations and the general public

Qualifications and Desired Experience
REV seeks an entrepreneurial and energetic individual who will be comfortable in a hands-on role to serve as the ED. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of active experience in and understanding of managing for-profit or not-for-profit entities. Energy and energy policy expertise is required (experience in the renewable energy sector not required specifically) and experience working for a Board in a political environment preferred. The successful candidate should:
Be passionate about renewable energy
Have experience in growing an entity (business, community group, hobby, etc.)
Have effective written and oral communications skills
Be comfortable speaking publically
Be highly organized
Have experience with or an understanding of fiscal management
Be able to work in a fast-paced, and team environment while able to effectively manage a diverse set of activities
Exhibit independent judgment and be a self-starter with strong personal initiative
Be a visionary and strategic thinker who is innovative yet pragmatic

How to Apply
To apply for the position of REV Executive Director, please submit your cover letter, resume and application (attached below). We would also like you to answer these 5 questions (please be brief - 50 words or less for each question):
1. Describe your experience in policy or advocacy work.
2. What experience do you have in budget building and/or fiscal management?
3. What experience do you have in an entrepreneurial or growing venture?
4. Please summarize your management style.
5. Describe any experience you have with public speaking and/or fundraising.
6. Tell us something about renewable energy.
Please submit all to: hratrev@gmail.com
REV is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will remain open until filled.

Ranch Assistant/Slide Ranch

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Ranch Assistant
Position: Full time – Residence at Slide Ranch Required
Start Date: December 1st, 2009
Slide Ranch inspires visitors to discover the connections between the food we eat and the soil that nourishes the plants and animals. Our outdoor classroom ignites ongoing learning and provides a place to reflect on the impact our individual and collective choices have on the environment, food and health. Slide Ranch participants experience a deeper connection to the natural systems of the Earth, its soil, water, sun and the human efforts that bring food to the table.
Position Summary: The Ranch Assistant reports to the Director of Ranch Operations, and is part of the Ranch Team. The Ranch Assistant helps with day-to-day upkeep, maintenance and repair of the farm facilities in a manner that is safe and appropriate for housing the staff and providing hands-on educational programs to the public. This position also assists with management of all livestock at Slide Ranch. The Ranch Assistant also coordinates regularly with the Ranch Management Team to assist with chores and maintenance tasks as needed or directed. This position requires living on-site in housing provided by Slide Ranch. Resident-related responsibilities include weekly chores, cooking dinner for other residents twice each month and monthly resident meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
· High School diploma.
· Commitment to agriculture and environmental education.
· Demonstrated experience with carpentry and facilities maintenance.
· Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform strenuous outdoor tasks.
· Willingness to do what it takes to perform emergency repairs when needed.
· Flexibility to provide on-duty coverage on weekends on rotational basis or with other days off, as needed and arranged.
· Ability to work closely and collaborate with a wide variety of people.
· Clean DMV record and valid driver’s license required.
Other Skills
· Plumbing and electrical skills.
· Experience with livestock including breeding, birthing and health care a plus.
· Teaching experience preferred but not required.
· Computer literacy a plus.

Compensation: Housing, healthy food, health and dental insurance with additional salary $16k-$18k per year DOE. Applicants must be comfortable living in rustic accommodations.
To Apply
No phone calls please. Qualified applicants please mail, email, or fax your resume, cover letter and three references with email addresses or current phone number so that we can contact them. This position is open until filled. In the cover letter, indicate why this position is of interest to you; describe any relevant experience in carpentry, animal husbandry, farm maintenance, gardening, education and previous experience living in a community.
Please mail, fax or email complete application to:
Slide Ranch, Attn: Operations, 2025 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach CA 94965, email admin@slideranch.org, fax 415-381-5762. For more information about our programs, please visit www.slideranch.org
*Please note that Slide Ranch emphasizes diversity in both our programs and our staff. People of all colors, cultures, class, genders, and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply.

Project Engineer

*Project Engineer (EIT or PE)*
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Natural Systems International (NSI) is an engineering consulting firm specializing in water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse systems.
Our specialties include the design of ‘green’ infrastructure based on the use of natural systems. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, NSI has been designing natural water infrastructure systems for over 20 years. We offer an innovative, team-oriented work environment and competitive benefits.
Position Description
NSI seeks a qualified individual to work collaboratively on engineering and design projects in United States and abroad. Ideal candidate will assist with development and management of projects in Central and South America. The ideal candidate would possess the following:
• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree (Environmental, Civil, Agricultural or related Engineering department); some field experience preferred, • 3-10 years experience with civil engineering projects, including:
water supply, stormwater, wastewater, water reuse, and/or other basic civil engineering services, and • Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required; proficiency in other languages would be considered an additional benefit.
Full description at:
http://www.natsys-inc.com/media/NSI-Opening-11-06-09.pdf

Sustainable Design Faculty- Evergreen College

The Evergreen State College seeks a broadly capable designer, artist or design-oriented engineer to teach sustainable design in a setting of team-taught, interdisciplinary programs which evolve from year to year, and are full time for both faculty and students. A strong candidate will have a record of creative practical experience, demonstrated commitment and ability in teaching sustainable design/construction or environmental art forms, the capacity to bridge between these fields and environmental studies, and understanding and ability to address community and environmental justice in relation to sustainability.

The candidate’s field might be architecture, landscape architecture; construction technologies; engineering; land-use, transportation, energy, or resource systems design; restoration and preservation of natural and built environments; industrial or product design; public art; or environmental art and sculpture. S/he should be grounded in the history, theory, and practice of design in environmental and social contexts, and be knowledgeable in the applied sciences relative to his or her specialty area. S/he should be prepared to lead an undergraduate design studio, and to teach sustainable design as a rigorous and creative investigative and problem solving process employing a suitable mix of fieldwork, research, analysis, graphic visualization and modeling, hands-on construction, communication, and writing skills.

Opportunities exist locally for collaboration with community organizations. Evergreen encourages student, campus and community engagement in creating, designing and building in sustainable ways, and welcomes a candidate who is prepared to take a leadership role in such efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:
· Masters degree or higher in a 3D art form, architecture or landscape architecture, sustainable design, engineering, or an environmental studies related field, and with an active record of exhibitions and/or applied research and design work.
· College level teaching experience, including studio or design lab teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:
· Terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA, or equivalent) in primary field is strongly preferred.
· Experience working with diverse populations and traditionally under-served students and communities.
· Experience in pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies working with faculty from other disciplines.

This is a full time Regular Faculty position, eligible for continuing appointment after two, three-year renewable contracts. All requirements for this position must be completed by the end of academic year 2009-10. Review of complete applications begins January 4, 2010 and will continue until finalists are selected.

ABOUT EVERGREEN
Evergreen is a progressive, public, liberal arts college emphasizing intensive interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity and the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions with faculty colleagues and students.

We recognize cultural diversity as a defining characteristic of the 21st century. The college has intensified its efforts to become a multicultural and diverse institution. Substantive experience working across cultural differences is therefore highly desirable for all positions. Committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, TESC is working to build a diverse, broadly trained faculty. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose race, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or physical disability will contribute to our diversity.

Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

Evergreen's fundamental academic commitments are summarized in Five Foci:
· Interdisciplinary study
· Personal engagement in learning
· Linking theoretical perspectives with practice
· Collaborative/cooperative work
· Teaching across significant differences

Faculty members affiliate with one Planning Unit. For more information on our Planning Units, review our website at: http://www.evergreen.edu/catalog/2009-10/planningunits/exp_description.htm

To apply, please enter the following information to our online application form at: http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring
· Contact Information
· Work Experience
· Affirmative Action

Submit the following items as an attachment(s) with your email:
· Curriculum vitae.
· Letter of application.
· 1-2 page statement on your understanding of the concept of sustainability, written to a broad liberal arts faculty audience.
· 1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today.
· 1-2 page statement of your multicultural experience and/or practice. (more information is available on our website: http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/multiculturalexperience.htm)
· Examples of scholarly, design, or artistic work. (A CD with 10-20 JPG digital images of work for viewing on Mac or PC, with an accompanying description list)
· Examples of student work, if available. (10-20 images on the same CD)
· Evaluations by students (if available)
· Two to three current letters of reference from professional colleagues that speak to your teaching experience; in addition, letters from students are often useful. Letters of reference may be emailed or mailed directly to our faculty hiring office.

Application materials that cannot be readily attached to e-mail should be mailed to the faculty hiring office:

Jan Sharkey, Faculty Hiring Coordinator
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Parkway, L-2002
Olympia, WA 98505
(360) 867-6861 voice
(360) 867-6794 fax
(360) 867-6834 TDD
facultyhiring@evergreen.edu

Review of complete files starts January 4, 2010.
We will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected.

The College reserves the right to extend searches or not offer positions advertised. All position offers are contingent on funding. Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations in the hiring process by contacting the Faculty Hiring Coordinator. The Evergreen State College is an equal opportunity employer.
www.evergreeen.edu/facultyhiring

JOIN ECO BROOKLYN!

JOIN ECO BROOKLYN!
We are a quickly growing green building company looking for passionate green builders to join our team. We want to turn Brooklyn into a green utopia and we need the best green builders in the world to do it. We have huge idealistic long term goals and we will achieve them with people who are also big thinkers, idealistic and willing to be with us for the long term.

We are looking for people who:
Love green building, who study it, practice it, live it and breathe it.
Have solid experience in traditional building as well as alternative green building.
Are green builders regardless of whether it is cool or not.
Are smart financially but are not in it just for the money.
Passionately believe it is the only moral and logical thing to do.
Think the world has been mistreated for too long and that building green is now a mater of survival.
Want to turn every Brownstone into a Greenstone – gray water, green roof, solar PV and thermal, salvaged materials, LED lights……

If this sounds like you then join us!
For more info see www.EcoBrooklyn.com
or send us an email at info@ecobrooklyn.com.

1% for the Planet- Director of Development

1% for the Planet
Job Description: Director of Development

Organization Profile:

1% for the Planet (1%) exists to build and support an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet. Launched in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia, Inc.) and Craig Mathews (Blue Ribbon Flies), 1% is a rapidly growing, global network of companies that give at least 1% of their annual sales to nonprofit organizations focused on issues of sustainability. 1% is also a brand that engages people and inspires them to make better choices as consumers. Through our unique and innovative model, we are growing a movement that has significantly improved funding and support for environmental causes and the activists who champion them. Membership currently consists of more than 1,100 businesses in 38 countries, together giving over $10 million annually to almost 1,700 environmental groups worldwide, with $42 million given to date. Our future goals are ambitious. They envision an organization five times that size within five years.

Responsibilities:

The DD is responsible for creating, executing and continuously improving a comprehensive strategy that grows income for 1%. 1% is a highly entrepreneurial brand-driven organization that works hard to innovate around its core model. It is also committed to achieving a break-even point where earned income meets or exceeds core operational expenses. Therefore, the DD will be called on to engage in a range of non-traditional fundraising activities such as new member acquisition and consumer facing campaigns that have strong brand-building elements embedded in them.

Overall, The DD has the demonstrated capacity and motivation to place the organization at the cutting edge of the application of rapidly evolving technologies in fundraising (e.g., website development, search optimization, online fundraising, social networking). The DD has generalist experience, judgment and capabilities that will enable him/her to be an effective contributor to the leadership team of the organization and to the Board. The DD also will have all those leadership skills that will enable him/her to represent the organization articulately and effectively to key external stakeholders, to collaborating organizations in the nonprofit sector, and to the community at large. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, high-energy professional of unquestionable integrity, dedicated to the mission of the organization.

Specifics Include:

§ Provide leadership and support for the organization on all matters related to fundraising encompassing friend-raising, enhanced community visibility, and support from individuals, foundations, and corporate giving programs.
§ Identify potential funding sources, create the opportunity for the "ask," follow through the writing and oversight of grant or other application/solicitation processes.
§ Ensure that excellent relationships are maintained with donors and that donor gifts are carefully stewarded for the purposes intended by the donors.
§ Manage the budget for the development function.
§ Oversee maintenance of a detailed and useful donor database.
§ Anticipate changing needs with vision and imagination. Initiates long-range strategic and operational fundraising planning. Responsible and accountable for business-like implementation, including budget development and management, of all such fundraising plans.
§ Manage staff, volunteers, and all internal and external resources in support of the fundraising function, including management of all cultivation and fundraising events, events designed to enhance organization visibility, new fundraising initiatives and services, and efforts to enhance resources for organization donors.
§ Develop tactical and strategic plans, establish goals and objectives, measure progress, define criteria for success; retrospectively and prospectively evaluate progress, inform CEO and Board of this progress, and demonstrate pragmatism and flexibility to recommend changes in direction based on outcomes against plan.
§ Demonstrate as a curious and effective career-long student of best practices and cutting edge experimentation with new fundraising techniques and technologies how the organization can be highly creative, mobile, adaptable, and competitive in maximizing its fundraising potential.

The ideal candidate:

§ Is passionate about the mission of the organization.
§ Has familiarity with and knowledge of funding sources for environmental concerns.
§ Has had fundraising management experience – donor prospecting and cultivation, annual gifts, major gifts, special events, and grant-writing -- with proven leadership ability, and possesses a broad array of executive multi-tasking skills transferable to a small nonprofit with great opportunities.
§ Demonstrates facility with information technology, and the capacity to adapt new technologies to the enhancement of fundraising, organizational visibility and credibility, and the expansion and improvement of services.
§ Has highly developed oral and written communication skills, and the vision, charisma, and dynamism necessary to project and promote the mission of the organization, and to augment friendship networks and funding sources throughout the community.
§ Has the ability to relate to prospective donors, to build a universe of friends of the organization in the business and philanthropic communities. Experience with and evidence of a high level of comfort with the "ask," and experience in working with nonprofit CEOs and boards with high level "asks."
§ Exceptional listening skills, compassion, centeredness and maturity, a collaborative style, durability and adaptability to the nonprofit environment, high energy, and a healthy sense of humor.

Education:
Lifelong learning and educational achievement appropriate to the complexity of the position. BA/BS degree, graduate degree preferred.

Reporting Relationship:
The Director of Development (DD) reports to the CEO, and also works closely with the Board of Directors.

Location:
This position will preferably be located in Waitsfield, VT, but remote work arrangements will be considered.

How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and résumé to jobs@onepercentfortheplanet.org

More Information:
Please visit our web site at: www.onepercentfortheplanet.org

Energy Advisor, CET

Center for Ecological Technology, Northampton, MA (Western Massachusetts)

Energy AdvisorCET seeks qualified field staff to work in the MassSAVE program. This position involves doing technical energy assessments and selling energy improvement measures to customers, as well as installing lightbulbs and performing diagnostic tests. Energy auditing often involves standing on ladders, kneeling in cramped spaces, working in dusty areas, and being in cold or hot temperatures. CET is looking for candidates with strong math skills, communication skills, computer skills, knowledge of home construction, a valid MA drivers license, a reliable vehicle and a passion for helping people improve the energy efficiency of their homes. To review a full job description please go to www.cetonline.org and click on “About CET”, then “job opportunities”. Resumes and cover letters can be submitted to Megan McDonough – CET – 26 Market Street Northampton, MA 01060. EOE.