The Center for EcoTechnology helps people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. We make green make sense.
We work with partners throughout the country to address climate change&nbsp;by transforming the way we live and work – for a better community, economy, and environment.
For more than 40 years, our innovative non-profit organization has offered practical solutions to save money, increase the health and comfort of our homes, and help businesses perform better. We serve residents, business and communities in the areas of energy efficiency and waste reduction and through our retail store EcoBuilding Bargains, in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Empowering sustainable living, saving energy, and reducing waste for a better community and environment.

<div><div>Location: Remote                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Must reside within easy access to Northampton, MA for occasional office duties.  CET is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide timely and accurate support to our Executive Team and other departments as needed. This is a great opportunity to contribute to our smooth and efficient operations through a variety of functions including, scheduling and calendar management, document management, event coordination, and other internal and external facing support.  About Us<a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a>, a regional nonprofit, operates on the front lines of climate action by helping people and businesses decarbonize through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and electrification. With nearly 50 years of experience, CET envisions a world that has embraced and advanced just and resilient climate solutions.  We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever! Position Summary <ul><li>Administrative Assistance: Provides essential administrative support such as handling scheduling, email correspondence, agenda preparation, recording Board minutes, managing expense reports, and making travel arrangements for individual executives and organizing events and meetings.</li><li>Fundraising Assistance:  Enters new donations into CET's donor database and prepares donor mailings.</li><li>Document Preparation and Management: Prepares sensitive materials, including Board resolutions and confidential correspondence, and manages non-revenue contract filing and storage. </li><li>Event Coordination: Takes charge of planning, scheduling, arranging speakers, catering, and managing budgets for internal and external events hosted by CET, ensuring they run smoothly and successfully. </li><li>Interdepartmental Support: Collaborates with various departments and teams across CET to ensure their administrative needs are met efficiently. </li></ul> Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements Including but not limited to the following: Environment: Office environment. Home office, must have high speed internet with a setting designed to work without interruption. As required, movement throughout a variety of business tasks required. Physical Demands: Walking, sitting, standing, keying, repetitive movements. Equipment Used: Including but not limited to the following: Computer, cell phone, automobile and office equipment Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required <ul><li>A high school diploma and at least 2 years of administrative assistance experience.</li><li> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. </li><li> Proficient use of MS Office software and the ability to learn new software required.</li><li> Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.</li><li> Accuracy and attention to detail required.</li></ul> Compensation and Benefits This is a part-time hourly non-exempt position, with a typical schedule of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. The Administrative Assistant has the option to work remotely or from our office in Northampton, MA. At CET, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The compensation range in our job postings reflects the range of pay available for the role. Individual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. CET provides excellent benefits, including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET also provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals.  CET is committed to racial justice and inclusion. Since 2020, our staff and Board have been formally co-creating and implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework that spans all internal and external policies, practices, and services. The candidates we seek share this commitment to equity and find fulfillment in building an inclusive culture in a collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment. CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.</div></div>

Administrative Assistant - PT, Remote

<div><div>Location: Remote                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Must reside in one of the following states: AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NJ, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, VT.  We are excited to expand our team and are currently seeking an experienced People Operations Administrator! In this role, you will support our People &amp; Culture (P&amp;C) team by managing various employee-related tasks and ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a positive work environment and help shape the employee experience as our organization continues to grow! About Us<a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a>, a regional nonprofit, operates on the front lines of climate action by helping people and businesses decarbonize through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and electrification. With nearly 50 years of experience, CET envisions a world that has embraced and advanced just and resilient climate solutions.  We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever! Position SummaryCore responsibilities include maintaining employee records and processing changes, onboarding and offboarding employees, administering employee benefits programs, coordinating and administering employee leaves of absence, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. Additionally, the People Operations Administrator supports employee relations, coordinates training sessions, reports and documents workplace safety incidents, supports payroll processing, and answers employee inquiries. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, outstanding interpersonal skills, and a solid understanding of human resource procedures, best practices, and regulations.  Primary Job Duties People Administration: <ul><li> Manage the administration of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, and offboarding.</li><li> Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems.</li><li> Process employment verifications and prepare or file other employment-related reports.</li><li> Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and general HR questions.</li><li> Assist in organizing employee performance reviews, ensuring timely completion and documentation.</li><li> Assist with forms, policy, and procedure development, and help with training employees on new or revised policies and procedures as needed.</li></ul> Benefits and Leave Administration: <ul><li> Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and wellness initiatives.</li><li> Assist with open enrollment for annual benefits, including communication and employee support.</li><li> Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and coordinate with benefits providers as needed.</li><li> Ensure compliance with benefits regulations such as COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and ERISA.</li><li> Process leave requests, including FMLA and other state or company-mandated leave policies.</li><li> Track and monitor employee leave to ensure compliance with leave policies and legal requirements.</li><li> Provide guidance to employees and managers on leave policies, eligibility, and procedures.</li><li> Support ongoing benefits audits and prepare compliance reports (ACA, EEO-1, OSHA logs, etc.) as required.</li></ul> Compliance: <ul><li> Assist department leadership with ensuring human resource policies, procedures, and programs comply with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., DOL, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, etc.).</li><li> Stay updated on changes in employment laws and regulations, research as needed, and communicate changes to HR leadership.</li><li> Manage compliance-related documentation, including labor law postings, employee file maintenance, and record retention policies.</li></ul> Information Systems: <ul><li> Maintain Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure accurate data entry for all employee records. Generate HR reports, metrics, and analytics from HRIS as necessary or requested.</li><li> Ensure data integrity and compliance with data privacy regulations.</li></ul> Payroll Support: <ul><li> Assist in processing payroll by ensuring the accuracy of employee data during pre-process review.</li><li> Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.</li><li> Respond to payroll-related and leave balance inquiries from employees.</li><li> Coordinate with finance and payroll teams to resolve any payroll discrepancies or adjustments.</li></ul> Safety and Workers’ Compensation: <ul><li> Support the administration of workplace safety programs in compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.</li><li> Report and document workplace injuries, illnesses, or incidents. Serve as the point of contact for workers' compensation claims, coordinating with insurance providers and ensuring timely processing. Maintain accurate records of workers' compensation claims and assist with maintaining accurate records of workplace safety training.</li></ul> Secondary Job Duties <ul><li> Serve as a backup for payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution in the absence of the primary payroll administrator.</li><li> Attends human resource best practice and compliance training as needed or required.</li><li> Assists with job candidate communication and interview setup in the absence of the primary talent partner.</li><li> Assists with P &amp; C presentation development or creation (e.g., spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc.).</li><li> Assists with or contributes to other department-related tasks as assigned by the Director of P&amp;C.</li></ul> Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements Including but not limited to the following: Environment: Office environment. Home office, must have high speed internet with a setting designed to work without interruption. As required, movement throughout a variety of business tasks required. Physical Demands: Walking, sitting, standing, keying, repetitive movements. Equipment Used: Including but not limited to the following: Computer, cell phone, automobile and office equipment Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required <ul><li> A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least two years of relevant professional experience in human resources administration.</li><li> Must have a strong working knowledge of human resources legal compliance, benefits and leave compliance, and payroll administration.</li><li> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build employee relationships.</li><li> Proficient use of MS Office software and the ability to learn new software required.</li><li> Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.</li><li> Accuracy and attention to detail required.</li><li> Must be able to maintain strict privacy of confidential employee information.</li></ul> Compensation and Benefits At CET, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The compensation range in our job postings reflects the range of pay available for the role. Individual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. CET provides excellent benefits, including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET also provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals.  CET is committed to racial justice and inclusion. Since 2020, our staff and Board have been formally co-creating and implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework that spans all internal and external policies, practices, and services. The candidates we seek share this commitment to equity and find fulfillment in building an inclusive culture in a collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment. CET is able to hire people who reside in these states: AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NJ, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, VT. If you do not live in one of these states, we will not be able to consider your application. CET is an equal-opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments, and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.</div></div>

People Operations Administrator

<div><div><a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> is looking for an entry-level Home Energy Specialist!  As a Home Energy Specialist, internally called a Residential Energy Consultant, you will work with homeowners to identify energy efficiency and electrification opportunities. This is an opportunity to break into the field of energy efficiency. No auditing experience is required! We can train the right person located in or near Worcester, MA who meets our other requirements.  For nearly 50 years, <a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. With the passage of state and federal climate policy, utility programs are rapidly evolving to align with carbon reduction goals. Inspectors and auditors are critical catalysts in getting energy measures implemented. This is an exciting time to work as an energy auditor!  Benefits and Compensation: CET offers excellent benefits including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. This is a full-time salaried, exempt, remote position with 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday.  Mileage Reimbursement: CET pays mileage at the prevailing IRS mileage rate.  Home Office Stipend: CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses.   At CET, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The compensation range in our job postings reflects the full range of pay available for the role. Individual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.   This is a perfect opportunity to break into the energy efficiency field. We will provide you with on-the-job training to:  <ul><li>Conduct energy audits of existing homes </li><li>Using software, quantify savings and produce reports documenting recommendations, including building electrification opportunities </li><li>Provide excellent customer service during and after the audit. In particular: listening to customers to understand their needs and motivations; clearly and intelligently answering customer questions as they relate to energy efficiency and electrification; effectively communicating recommended energy saving measures; following up with customers as needed. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure that recommendations comply with program requirements for incentives and rebates. </li><li>Conduct combustion safety and other diagnostic tests. </li><li>Use software to quantify savings and produce reports documenting recommendations, including building electrification opportunities </li><li>Analyze usage data </li></ul> You’re a great fit for this exciting role in energy-efficiency if you have:  <ul><li>Minimum 1 years' experience working in energy efficiency preferred with BPI certification. You may have worked as an Energy Specialist, Home Energy Auditor, or Energy Technician.   </li><li>Strong math skills with excellent understanding of geometry. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Familiarity with various utility program offerings and analyzing usage patterns. </li><li>Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Office and a modeling software preferred. </li><li>Ability to work independently and spend the majority of time in the field, while also collaborating with CET’s Technical and Operations teams. </li><li>Must be able to pass drug test and background check.  </li><li>We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for the non-profit community mission of CET.  </li></ul>  This position performs site visits in person in Massachusetts and will need to travel to and around Worcester, MA daily.  We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for the non-profit community mission of CET.   A little more about us For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental specialists, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is: <ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities; </li><li>Keeping used building materials out of the landfill; </li><li>Helping businesses implement wasted food diversion programs; </li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification; </li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience. </li></ul> We are committed to racial justice and inclusion and we are looking for someone who can contribute to the diversity to the CET team by bringing their insights and life experience to support our work in historically underserved communities and our success mitigating climate change. Bilingual English-Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Your role is: <ul><li>Participate in required and elective training and development opportunities. </li><li>Use cultural competency in your interactions with customers and coworkers to foster inclusion and support diverse identities. </li></ul> CET is able to hire people who reside in these states: AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NJ, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, VT. If you do not live in one of these states, we will not be able to consider your application.  CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. If you are an individual with a disability needing reasonable accommodation or assistance at any time during the application process, please contact us at hr@cetonline.org.</div></div>

Home Energy Specialist

<div><div><a href="http://cetonline.org">CET</a> <a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/"></a>is looking for a Commercial Energy Consultant to conduct audits and assist commercial customers in completing projects that result in calculated estimated savings including weatherization and electrification measures for their business. The consultant works with contractors to complete proposed projects, and utility partners on available savings incentives. The Consultant achieves implementation goals in motivating customers to implement recommendations. Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Energy Assessments: Conducts energy assessments of business and facilities and analyzes assessment data. Quantifies savings on weatherization and equipment and produces reports that document the recommendations. Completes the required number of assessments</li><li>Project Management: Remains up to date on the progress of all projects and deliverables, working with the sales team as appropriate. May locate industry contractors. Manages numerous projects simultaneously. Ensures that customer projects comply with appropriate utility program requirements to qualify for program incentives or rebates. Enters data generated by assessments into appropriate databases.</li><li>Heat Pump Consultations: Educates customers about heat pump technology and energy efficiency benefits, reviews existing mechanical systems, and advises on what approaches a contractor may take to proposing a project for their space.  Recommends appropriate available incentive funding. </li><li>Sales and Relationship Development: Achieves sales by communicating to the customer the results of the energy assessment and recommended energy savings measures. Maintains ongoing relationships with customers for future opportunities. Pursues opportunities for similar assessments for customer's other facilities. Identifies and installs ISM's (Instant Savings Measures such as aerators, showerheads, thermostats, etc.) or schedules future installation dates.</li><li>Travels widely throughout Massachusetts, and occasionally neighboring states (up to 40% of work week). </li><li>Maintains membership in appropriate industry trade associations and maintains ongoing professional development. Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> What We OfferThis is a full-time salary exempt position. This job comes with excellent<a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/cetbenefits/"> benefits</a> including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals.  What You Offer<ul><li>Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a field related to energy efficiency, with prior commercial or residential energy auditing experience or experience with selling commercial building services, air source heat pumps or other energy efficient HVAC equipment preferred (with a record of achieving assigned sales goals).</li><li>Preferred 1 year of experience working in a field related to solar or HVAC.</li><li>Must have comfort with delivering in-person and virtual informational and sales presentations.  </li><li>Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Preferred 1 year of experience training and educating internal or external partners in a business environment.</li><li>Must be organized and have the ability to work independently. </li><li>Work style should be flexible, reliable, self-directed. </li><li>Must be reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy, and display leadership skills.</li><li>Must be able to conduct site visits involving lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and using technical equipment and tools.</li><li>Passion for the environment, community involvement, and a desire to make a difference in a not-for-profit industry is a big plus. </li></ul> We are committed to racial justice and inclusion and we are looking for someone who can contribute to the diversity to the CET team by bringing their insights and life experience to support our work in historically underserved communities and our success mitigating climate change. Bilingual English-Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Your role is: <ul><li>Participate in required and elective training and development opportunities. </li><li>Use cultural competency in your interactions with customers and coworkers to foster inclusion and support diverse identities.</li></ul> About UsFor nearly 50 years, CET has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. The need to tackle climate change and build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever! We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental specialists, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities;</li><li>Keeping used building materials out of the landfill and redirecting them to our store, EcoBuilding Bargains;</li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs;</li><li>Advising architects and homeowners on LEED or passive house design;</li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> CET is able to hire people who reside in these states: AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NJ, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, VT. If you do not live in one of these states, we will not be able to consider your application. CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. If you are an individual with a disability needing reasonable accommodation or assistance at any time during the application process, please contact us at hr@cetonline.org.</div></div>

Commercial Energy Consultant - Field Based

<div><div>LOCATION: Remote. Must live in one of the following states: AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NJ, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, VT. For nearly 50 years, <a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. As a mission-driven non-profit, we partner with city, state, and federal agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. We are looking for a visionary leader who excels at optimizing delivery excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness of cross-functional teams to join our Executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. We have invested in our organizational infrastructure, and this is an opportunity for someone with strong business acumen and project-based consulting experience to help scale our operations and expand our mission impact. As Chief Operating Officer, you will play a critical role in scaling the organization’s growth while ensuring efficiency, operational excellence, and alignment with our mission and values. You're an ideal candidate if you 1) have been successful working in a fast-paced and performance-driven environment, and 2) have experience in a people-focused, consulting services organization. The target start date for this position is early December 2024. As Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of CET, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with financial and mission goals. This includes: <ul><li>Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing operational strategies that support the company's overall strategic goals and rapid growth.</li><li>Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing process, business systems, and technology improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.</li><li>Operations Management:  Oversees day-to-day operations, leads change initiatives with stakeholder engagement, and leads workplace safety across all departments.</li><li>Resource Management: Ensuring optimal allocation of resources (including staff, technology, and materials) to meet operational goals.</li><li>Risk Management: Developing strategies to manage operational risks, including supply chain disruptions, compliance issues, and other potential challenges.</li><li>Financial Performance: Engaging with the Executive Team to meet financial benchmarks, developing operational goals, and analyzing and monitoring departmental performance.</li><li>Compliance and Policy: Overseeing the development, implementation, compliance, and improvement of operational policies and procedures.</li><li>People Management: Managing assigned personnel, including performance monitoring, staff development, and recruitment.</li><li>Project and Program Delivery: Coordinating delivery teams (PMO, Technical Services, Program Delivery, Communications, and Outreach) to optimize performance and ensure strong communication, efficiency, and synergy in their delivery of services.</li><li>Data and Metrics: Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators and evaluating business performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics, communicating and reporting on all matters of importance to the Executive Team.</li><li>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Cultivating CET's commitment to DEI, ensuring decisions align with DEI efforts.</li></ul> This transformational servant-leader role makes a crucial difference in people's lives. You will bring to this position: <ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years proven operations management experience (preferably within a matrix structure and for an environmental consulting services company) or compatible leadership position. MBA or Master's degree in a related discipline preferred. </li><li>Experience shepherding a small or moderate sized company through rapid growth and expansion.</li><li>Proven experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>Experienced and efficient leadership with a strong business acumen, an ability to understand all facets of business, including knowledge of IT/business infrastructure and working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operations metrics.</li><li>Demonstrated competency in strategic planning, business development, and project delivery.</li><li>A resourceful and analytical approach with excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. </li><li>Problem-solving skills with an ability to pivot and respond effectively to change while making decisions in a timely manner. </li><li>A proactive, resourceful, organized, adaptive, flexible approach with an openness to change. </li><li> Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.</li><li>Experience working in non-profit or consulting operations (not required but highly preferred).</li><li>Experience with federal programs (not required but highly preferred).</li></ul> Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements:  Must have remote office set-up with reliable high-speed internet free from distractions and interruptions. Ability to travel throughout the northeast and other states if needed. when needed. Daily requirements may include but are not limited to the following: Environment: Home office environment. Physical Demands: Walking, sitting, standing, keying, repetitive movements. Equipment Used: Computer, cell phone, and office equipment.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill, and ability. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. This job posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.  Compensation and Benefits: At CET, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The compensation range in the job posting reflects the range of pay available for this role. Individual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. CET provides you with excellent benefits including 4 weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a 3% company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses.  This is a full-time exempt position. You may work remotely or may work out of our office in Northampton, Massachusetts. CET will provide you with a laptop and other office technology.  About Us: For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental consultants, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities; </li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs; </li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever! CET is committed to racial justice and inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework spans all internal and external policies, practices, and services. The candidates we seek share this commitment to equity and find fulfillment in building an inclusive culture in a collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment. CET is able to hire people who reside in these states: AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NJ, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, VT. If you do not live in one of these states, we will not be able to consider your application. CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. If you are an individual with a disability needing reasonable accommodation or assistance at any time during the application process, please contact us at hr@cetonline.org.</div></div>

Chief Operating Officer

<div><div>Location: RemoteMust reside in one of the following states: AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NJ, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, VT.  We are looking for a Strategic Business Development &amp; Proposal Manager to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for driving business development process and continuous improvements, implementing quality control practices, monitoring requests for proposals (RFPs), managing and supporting proposal development, ensuring timely submissions, and overseeing the successful performance of a small team. <a href="http://cetonline.org">CET</a>, a regional nonprofit, operates on the front lines of climate action by helping people and businesses decarbonize through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and electrification. With nearly 50 years of experience, CET envisions a world that has embraced and advanced just and resilient climate solutions.   CET has a diverse set of revenue streams from several dozen clients and funding partners and we continuously bid on new work to expand our programs and services. Our diverse portfolio and active business development helps mitigate against ebbs and flows in our workforce needs. Benefits and Compensation: CET provides you with excellent benefits including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals.  This is a full-time exempt position. You may work remotely or may work out of our office in Northampton, Massachusetts. CET will provide you with a laptop and other office technology. At CET, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The compensation range in our job postings reflects the range of pay available for the role. Individual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.  This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference mitigating climate change. Here's an overview of some of the responsibilities: Manage a large and growing volume of bids and proposals.<ul><li>Collaborate with chief executive leadership to develop and implement strategic growth areas while ensuring effectiveness, assessing risks and identifying corrective actions to optimize the department’s functions.</li><li>Monitor new market opportunities and trends and develop and implement effective strategies to attract new clients and expand business opportunities. </li><li>Implement and refine team-wide standard operating procedures and processes for all aspects of business development including quality assurance processes and controls to ensure excellence at all stages of the BD lifecycle.</li><li>Oversee the proposal development process by coordinating with internal teams to gather necessary information and resources; contributing as needed to proposal development and submissions; and ensuring RFPs are submitted according to standards of quality, completeness, and timeliness.</li><li>Oversee the handoff of secured work to the Project/Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring that the needed information to deliver the work is communicated effectively.</li></ul> Lead a high performing team<ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision for assigned staff, setting goals, and managing employees towards individual and continuous team improvement.</li><li>Hire, terminate, and adjust compensation. Champion effective employee relations and communication. Conduct performance reviews, develop training plans, provide corrective action and mentorship as needed. </li><li>Collaborate and coordinate effectively with Program Managers, Project Managers, as well as other Department Managers to ensure budgetary goals are met.</li><li>Ensure integrity, quality, and compliance with defined policies and procedures including regulatory, client requirements, and CET policy.</li></ul> You will bring to this role:<ul><li>Strong commitment to non-profit mission of CET.</li><li>An understanding of how running business development for a consulting firm works.</li><li>Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Proposal Manager or Business Development Manager within a services or consultancy framework, preferably within the sustainability, energy and/or waste fields.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading teams to achieve new business capture targets. Bachelor’s degree required.</li><li> Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce preferred), ERP (NetSuite preferred), MS Office (especially Excel), and Smartsheet (desired).</li><li>Strategic thinking and analytical skills with a focus on proposal development and RFP management.</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to regularly travel throughout MA, CT, and RI as required.</li></ul> Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements: Including but not limited to the following: Environment: Office environment. Home office, must have high speed internet with a setting designed to work without interruption. As required, movement throughout a variety of business required. Physical Demands: Walking, sitting, standing, keying, repetitive movements. Equipment Used: Including but not limited to the following: Computer, cell phone, automobile and office equipment CET is able to hire people who reside in these states: AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, NJ, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, VT. If you do not live in one of these states, we will not be able to consider your application. CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. If you are an individual with a disability needing reasonable accommodation or assistance at any time during the application process, please contact us at hr@cetonline.org. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill, and ability. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. This job ad in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.</div></div>

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