<div><h2>About Sparkfund</h2>Sparkfund is an energy technology platform company based in Washington, D.C. built to accelerate the energy transition by transforming the built environment into a productive, resilient, climate-adapted extension of the grid. We do this by partnering with utilities and building owners to provide program management, project implementation, and financing services and capabilities to our partners' customers. Together, we are creating a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable energy future. </div><h2>Our Programs Unit</h2>Our Programs business unit partners with utilities and building owners to bring cohesion and organization to a fragmented energy services market and to innovate on products and services that help our utility Partners make the built environment a proactive part of the grid.<h2>Position Summary </h2>We are hiring a Director-level commercialization leader for our Growth team to lead the implementation of our Partners’ new programs and to develop the next wave of products and solutions critical to our Programs Unit. We are looking for a professional with experience with and expertise in the utilities and energy markets as well as in the policy frameworks, regulatory processes, and local and national legislative systems that impact these markets. Using this expertise, this person will consult on various topics concerning the near-term initial programmatic scope for our utility Partners, including utility reorganization, the evolution of utility businesses’ distributed energy resources strategy, strategic planning and integration of EV charging, and more. This person will also use their expertise to develop new products and strategies for the Programs Unit in collaboration with other Programs Unit leaders, and they will work with our Product team to scale existing programs’ product pilots.Note: This is not a sales role, but this role designs and develops the capabilities our sales functions will sell. The role will primarily support Sparkfund’s Program Unit, and it will work closely with our Program Management, Commercial Solutions, Project Development, Delivery, Financial Solutions, and Marketing teams. This person will also work closely with Sparkfund executives and senior leaders as well as external executives and leaders. This role will report to our AVP, Growth, but it will also have a dotted line functional reporting to our AVP, Product.<h2>Location </h2>Sparkfund is a remote-first company, and this role can be based anywhere in the continental United States. This role will require infrequent travel – roughly 2-3 days of travel per month – to Washington, DC or other US cities to meet with potential and current Partners as well as to collaborate with other Sparkfund leaders and team members, learn the ins and outs of our business, and contribute to our company culture.   <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Program Implementation </h3><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Lead the implementation of our utility Partners’ new programs, consulting on our utility Partners’ near-term initial programmatic scope. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Launch new engagements for our Partners, engaging directly with our Partners’ senior executives across various functions, including innovation, customer solutions, product, and technology. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Manage the handoff of new Partner engagements to Sparkfund’s Program Management team for long-term relationship management, when necessary. </li></ul><h3>Program Development </h3><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Consult and strategize in collaboration with Program Unit leaders on the products and solutions the Unit can offer in the market as well as on the strategic positioning of these products and solutions in the market for customer appeal (e.g., customer-sited DERs, EV Charging-as-a-Service, multitech energy efficiency, DER bundling, etc.). </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Develop product visions and business cases as well as the requirements for these new products, collaborating closely with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Own the Program Unit’s Product Roadmap, from inception to launch – structure and manage the projects, own the day-to-day project workstream, collaborate with SMEs, and commercialize the solution into our business in collaboration with the program managers and our Marketing team. </li></ul><h3>Product Development</h3><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Define the solutions and services that our Partners can currently buy across utilities, business owners, property managers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and developers. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Prioritize and assess Sparkfund’s Product Roadmap in close collaboration with the Product team. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Support the product development process’s data architecture and process improvements.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Report to key internal and external stakeholders weekly, quarterly, and annually, creating slide decks / visual presentations that effectively communicate the status of the Program Unit’s Product Road map as well as the development of products and solutions.</li></ul><h2>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications </h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">7+ years of experience with program management and / or product development within or for the energy or utility industries. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Functional expertise in energy and / or utility-related policy frameworks, regulatory processes, and legislative systems at local and national levels. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Functional expertise in the energy market and the new / changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the adoption of energy transition technologies. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at various levels of Sparkfund and our Partners’ organizations. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including a keen attention to detail and experience balancing competing priorities and deadlines effectively. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances efficiently, including the ability to incorporate feedback constructively and effectively. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Consistent, demonstrated commitment to Sparkfund’s values.  </li></ul><h2>Preferred Skills &amp; Qualifications</h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Experience with Slack, Google Workspace, Salesforce, or Asana. </li></ul><div><h2>Benefits</h2><div><ul><li>Competitive compensation and stock option plans - we believe in shared ownership.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as disability and life insurance.</li><li>Flexible vacation policy that encourages ~4 weeks of paid time off. We also observe all federal holidays.</li><li>8 weeks gender-neutral paid leave for caregivers when they have a new addition to their families and an additional 4 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents.</li><li>A one-time, work-from-home stipend to help cover any equipment, hardware, etc. you need to set up your remote office.</li><li>A monthly allowance of $100 to help cover phone and WiFi expenses. </li></ul></div><div> </div><h2>We Want You To Know</h2><div>You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described above. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are dedicated to environmental stewardship, and recognize we need diverse perspectives to successfully tackle this massive challenge. To change the world, we must first change ourselves, which is why Sparkfund has created a space that sources viewpoints from people who look and think differently.</div><div> </div><div>We are committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we're taking steps to meet that commitment.</div><div> </div><div>We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.</div></div>

Sparkfund is an energy transition partner providing program management, project implementation, and financing services for utilities and building owners.

Director, Program Commercialization

About Evergreen Consulting Group
Evergreen Consulting Group is a virtual full-service energy efficiency firm.&nbsp; We employ experts experienced in advancing energy efficiency initiatives for a wide array of clients. Our team members are in strategic locations across the United States. We are a supportive team that rewards individual initiative and performance. We have a progressive culture that embraces work-life balance while working in a virtual office environment from your home. This winning combination has resulted in repeated selection among the top companies on Oregon Business Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon.
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Position Description: 
The Incentive Fulfillment Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of incentive and payment processing for utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs. This role involves coordinating with various internal teams and external vendors to execute incentive strategies in a timely and accurate manner.
 Successful Candidates:
<ul>
<li>Possess a customer-centric mindset to enhance participant experience and drive program success.</li>
<li>Demonstrate interpersonal skills and can build and sustain relationships.</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.</li>
<li>Have exceptional problem-solving skills and are dedicated to ensuring projects meet the requirements established and that internal and external customer needs are met in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Are skilled at handling multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution.</li>
</ul>
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Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; 
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage four key areas of responsibility:
Incentive Fulfillment:
Responsible for ensuring that all payments approved by operations teams are paid accurately and within contracted timelines.
<ul>
<li>Serve as the finance team&rsquo;s interface with the operations teams. Partner with operations teams to resolve payment issues. Provide training to operations teams on payment processes, procedures, governance, and payments risk.</li>
<li>Manage the relationship with outsourced payment processing vendors while evaluating new products and services that increase efficiency and customer satisfaction with Evergreen&rsquo;s incentive fulfillment function.</li>
<li>In partnership with the Director of Finance, support the daily money movement processes with oversight of ACH and wire processing, reconciliation incentive settlements, and completing the exception processing for incentive payments.</li>
<li>Identify suspicious transactions.</li>
</ul>
Regulatory Compliance: 
Responsible for ensuring that payments comply with federal and state regulations.
<ul>
<li>W9/1099 Management for all incentives</li>
<li>TIN matching</li>
<li>Lead escheatment responsibilities in alignment with state regulations.</li>
<li>In partnership with the operations team, ensure that all outstanding payments reach their intended recipient.</li>
</ul>
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Financial Compliance:
Support the development, refinement, and execution of financial controls plans in partnership with Evergreen management.
<ul>
<li>Support Evergreen&rsquo;s SOC I certifications and compliance systems.</li>
<li>Support Evergreen annual financial review as it relates to the incentive programs, policies, procedures, data security assessments, and managing the action items resolution process to completion.</li>
</ul>
Reporting &amp; Reconciliation:
Responsible for reconciling payments approved by program teams.
<ul>
<li>Provide weekly and monthly payment/banking reconciliations.</li>
<li>Provide reconciliation between operations team database and finance system.</li>
<li>Client invoice support which includes payment reconciliation.</li>
</ul>
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Qualifications:
We always strive for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong and positive working relationships.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Minimum 6+ years&rsquo; experience in accounting, payments acceptance and processing.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business management or finance or relevant experience required.</li>
<li>Must be receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embrace continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Must take ownership of the work, self-initiate and follow through. This requires planning ahead, managing time well, and being available and accessible to provide solutions.</li>
<li>Demonstrable decision making/problem solving skills.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Required Areas of Experience:
Accounting 
<ul>
<li>Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries</li>
<li>Managing incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payable</li>
<li>Creating financial reports</li>
<li>Strong understanding of software tools such as MS Excel, Salesforce or equivalent databases, electronic data interchange methods, and financial core deposit systems.</li>
</ul>
Financial Industry 
Knowledge of banking industry regulations and operational best practices.
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the U.S. Payment Systems, payment clearing processes, and understanding of best practices for risk mitigation.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) payment processes and platforms including check, ACH, digital wallets (Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, PayPal), pay to card, and pre-paid credit cards.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of payments processing industry including authorization, settlement, funding, chargebacks, interchange, card association rules/regulations, EMV, tokenization, encryption, PCI, digital ecommerce payments, fraud, escheatment, and current industry trends/challenges</li>
</ul>
Controls 
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of fraud mitigation systems and industry tools</li>
<li>Experience with financial controls standards such as: SSAE 16, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and training around the proper handling of Personally Identifiable Information and Nonpublic Personal Information.</li>
</ul>
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Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
<ul>
<li>Sitting or standing for extended periods working on a computer.</li>
<li>Ability to occasionally travel via commercial airlines.</li>
<li>Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying up to 20lbs</li>
<li>Speaking/hearing - provide clear, accurate communication, telephone or video conferencing.</li>
</ul>
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Other Requirements:
<ul>
<li>We are a fully remote telecommuting organization; must be able to work from home.</li>
<li>Drug test &ndash; must pass a pre-employment drug screen.</li>
<li>Pre-employment background check.</li>
<li>A solid internet connection and home-work space.</li>
</ul>
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Benefits: 
In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, disability, and life insurance, and 401(k), we&rsquo;ll provide:
<ul>
<li>Generous paid time off (PTO) so you can recharge and enjoy life, plus $500 provided annually when you take a week-long vacation.</li>
<li>401(k) company contributions to help build your nest egg.</li>
<li>Discretionary bonuses based on performance because your work deserves to be rewarded.</li>
<li>Professional development funds to learn new skills and grow.</li>
<li>100% virtual company.</li>
<li>Paid volunteer day to make an impact in our communities.</li>
<li>Fun team outings and events to bond with your colleagues.</li>
</ul>
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Evergreen Consulting Group provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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Incentive Fulfillment Manager

<div><h2>About Sparkfund</h2>Sparkfund is an energy technology platform company based in Washington, D.C. built to accelerate the energy transition by transforming the built environment into a productive, resilient, climate-adapted extension of the grid. We do this by partnering with utilities and building owners to provide program management, project implementation, and financing services and capabilities to our partners' customers. Together, we are creating a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable energy future. </div><h2>Position Summary</h2>Sparkfund is hiring a project development leader on our Commercial Solutions to manage and accelerate the growth for our business. A successful candidate will be capable of developing deep competency in multiple critical disciplines including: sales, project development, partnership/program development, and project modeling. You will work within one or more strategic partnerships, each of which carry revenue goals based on successful execution of energy projects across the program’s decarbonization, resiliency, and electrification offerings. You will be responsible for deal intake, close strategy, pricing, proposal development, and internal management of the deal across relevant cross functional teams. You will not be responsible for deal origination! You will be responsible for hitting margin targets, increasing our close rates, and infusing customer and product learnings throughout the organization. This position will report directly to the Associate Vice President of Commercial Solutions, and it involves working closely with the Program Management, Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams.  You will partner with our program management leads to sell under and alongside some of the largest and most recognizable brands in the energy industry. This position is perfect for someone who loves to problem solve, who is excited for a new challenge every day, who is excited to lead a project development team, and who wants to rapidly build experience in the energy services industry.<h2>Location</h2>Sparkfund is fully remote with employees based all across the continental US. This position, however, requires frequent, regular travel to a client's office in the Washington / Baltimore metro areas, so strong preference will be given to candidates who are based in these metro areas or to candidates who are quickly and easily able to fly to these cities. <h2>Key Responsibilities </h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Lead and manage sales strategy, project modeling, pro formas, and proposal preparation for each project in your pipeline.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Lead and coach an internal team of financial and technical solution sales professionals through the development of projects, proposals, and contracts. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Partner closely with Sparkfund’s Program Management team to ensure partners are trained and have confidence in Sparkfund policies and best practices specific to these relationships. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Communicate, collaborate, and work effectively alongside external sales professionals within the program who originate, qualify, and own customer relationships on all deals.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Manage all commercial customer account and opportunity data in terms of accuracy, consistency, reporting, analytics, governance and intelligence.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Represent Sparkfund’s partners in the market with senior buyers; support complex transactions that require creativity, problem-solving, a relatively high degree of financial and technical acumen, and a complete command of the industry.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Contribute to sales process optimization and team enablement while simultaneously executing against immediate growth opportunities in the pipeline.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Bring best practices in the sales process and in project development to a rapidly growing organization. </li></ul><h2>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">3-10 years in a relevant field, such as sales, finance, consulting, project management, etc. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Experience working with or within Utilities, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Resilience, or ESCO industries.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">An ability to inspire and communicate at all levels of the organization, in written and verbal mediums.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">A master of the sales process and at enabling sales teams to succeed in highly complex enterprise environments.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Experience using pricing tools to model project economics across different contracting structures.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Familiarity with the energy services and financing industries, including financing solutions, leases, loans, or as-a-service agreements.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Competency in software and cloud-based information management tools – especially with Salesforce, Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or project management tools.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Growth mindset with the self-confidence to tackle new challenges.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Proven ability to demonstrate good judgment and composure in difficult situations and with incomplete information.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Comfort tracking and documenting details associated with multiple projects.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Demonstrated mental agility and ability to switch between contexts quickly.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Knack for building long-term relationships and trust.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Natural ability to find a creative solution to every problem.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Not be afraid to roll-up your sleeves and do what it takes to deliver outcomes.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Dedication to what we’re building at Sparkfund and a passion for combating climate change.</li></ul><div><h2>Benefits</h2><div><ul><li>Competitive compensation and stock option plans - we believe in shared ownership.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as disability and life insurance.</li><li>Flexible vacation policy that encourages ~4 weeks of paid time off. We also observe all federal holidays.</li><li>8 weeks gender-neutral paid leave for caregivers when they have a new addition to their families and an additional 4 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents.</li><li>A one-time, work-from-home stipend to help cover any equipment, hardware, etc. you need to set up your remote office.</li><li>A monthly allowance of $100 to help cover phone and WiFi expenses. </li></ul></div><div> </div><h2>We Want You To Know</h2><div>You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described above. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are dedicated to environmental stewardship, and recognize we need diverse perspectives to successfully tackle this massive challenge. To change the world, we must first change ourselves, which is why Sparkfund has created a space that sources viewpoints from people who look and think differently.</div><div> </div><div>We are committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we're taking steps to meet that commitment.</div><div> </div><div>We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.</div></div>

Sr. Manager, Commercial Solutions

<div><div>CET is hiring a Project Coordinator to provide administration and coordination to support waste reduction projects. The Project Coordinator serves as liaison between project team members and the program manager by communicating project specific assignments, supporting program operations, and monitoring the progress of program objectives. Primary Functions:Planning: Supports the program manager in developing project or program plans and project schedules, and allocating resources. Organizes, attends, and participates in stakeholder meetings as assigned. Documents and follows-up on action items and decisions from meetings. Prepares presentation materials for meetings. Execution: Assumes project tasks as required. Provides administrative support as needed. Makes recommendations for project strategies. Maintains project framework and documentation appropriately for the project. Supports program operations by providing customer service, such as receiving and responding to large volumes of calls and emails, liaising between clients and contractors, and scheduling. Monitoring and Control: Monitors progress of program objectives. Provides agency database administration by training and supporting users, completing system reports, and monitoring data quality. Maintains, monitors, and tracks information in multiple databases to ensure regulatory and agreement compliance. Supports the  manager with budgeting and monitoring expenditures. Reviews and audits monthly reports and financial invoices. Provides detailed progress updates to stakeholders. Leading: Facilitates meetings and distributes minutes to all project team members. Assists with streamlining work effort where possible and recommends process improvements. Assists in managing relationships between the contractors and housing provider to ensure project compliance, safety, and expectations.  Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements:<ul><li> Minimum of 3 years of proven project success, preferably working within a matrix structure; or professional project management training with less on-the-job experience.</li><li> A bachelor’s degree in business, science, or related field, or equivalent experience</li><li> Must have working knowledge of setting up a project and facilitating simple project closeouts.</li><li> Experience with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook required.</li><li> Experience facilitating effective meetings.</li><li> Experience with file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures. </li><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills including problem-solving and resolution of minor conflict without assistance. Must be able to provide guidance, feedback, and encouragement to team members. Must be able to manage the daily tasks of a team while managing their own time within deadlines.</li><li> Must demonstrate a strong interest in CET's mission.</li><li> Experience in Salesforce or similar CRM preferred.</li><li> Experience in NetSuite or other ERP preferred. </li><li>Must have a home office with reliable high-speed internet and an environment free from distractions and interruptions. Cell phone required. </li><li>Must be able to pass drug test and background check. </li></ul> What We OfferThis is a full-time non-exempt position. <a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/">CET</a> 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. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. About UsFor nearly 50 years, CET 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. 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> The need to tackle climate change and build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever. With passage of state and federal climate policy, utility programs are rapidly evolving to align with carbon reduction goals, and auditors are critical catalysts in getting energy measures implemented. This is an exciting time to work as an auditor!  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>

Transforming communities, businesses, and homes for a greener future through energy efficiency and waste reduction.

Project Coordinator - Waste Reduction

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF was created in 2017 to accelerate clean energy growth in Nevada, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and meaningfully address climate change. We are in the process of significantly expanding our team, operations, and impact in 2024 and seek a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help us create a material and lasting impact in Nevada&rsquo;s clean energy economy.
Position Summary
As the COO, you will develop and oversee the operational strategy and operations of the organization. You will play a fundamental role in launching NCEF&rsquo;s programs, developing the team and reinforcing core values, and significantly expanding operational capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who desires to play a lead role in the growth of an organization and create a material and lasting impact on Nevada&rsquo;s clean energy industry.
As a key member of NCEF&rsquo;s leadership team, you will work directly with the CEO to determine the operational strategy of this high-impact, mission-driven organization. You will be expected to lead by example and must demonstrate leadership and integrity in your day-to-day interactions. You will be charged with identifying, implementing, and managing operational processes and associated software solutions for investment operations and internal organizational functions. You will oversee federal grant compliance and financial accounting and audits. You will also advise on and support financial product and program development and implementation. To be successful in this role, you should have executive-level experience in business or organizational operations. You are a self-starter who is comfortable working with and cultivating a team located in multiple geographies across Nevada.
Your Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Passionate about clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.</li>
<li>Design, plan, and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures.</li>
<li>Establish organizational policies, procedures, and metrics that promote company culture, values, and vision while ensuring operational efficiency and the adequacy of internal financial controls.</li>
<li>Implement and manage vendors, software tools, and operating procedures related to contractor and client relations; investment origination, due diligence, and servicing; impact measurement and evaluation; federal grant compliance; accounting; and IT.</li>
<li>Oversee federally-compliant procurement processes, budgeting, financial accounting, and audits.</li>
<li>Implement and oversee HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development, with the goal of developing and retaining a talented and united staff.</li>
<li>Manage internal communications and team-building exercises.</li>
<li>Adopt impact reporting metrics and establish reporting tools and processes.</li>
<li>Analyze and interpret data and metrics, with an eye towards continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with critical partners and vendors.</li>
<li>Manage a small team, including an accountant and a federal grant manager.</li>
<li>Assist the CEO with other management functions as necessary.</li>
</ul>
Your Minimum Qualifications 
<ul>
<li>Passionate about clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact in the lives of Nevadans.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Ability to operate in a high-growth iterative environment and transform complex or expansive problems into focused solutions.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required. Advanced degree preferred, ideally in business administration or a relevant field.</li>
<li>12+ years of experience in business operations and/or finance with considerable senior management experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience managing strategic planning processes and implementing the operational infrastructure required to execute those plans.</li>
<li>Experience managing and implementing collaborative software solutions (e.g., CRM, accounting, and finance software).</li>
<li>Experience evaluating and adopting key performance indicators and impact metrics and conducting measurement, reporting, and data analytics.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational, interpersonal, analytical, writing, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and remotely, while possessing a team and mission orientation.</li>
<li>High attention to detail and ability to prudently manage confidential and sensitive information.</li>
</ul>
Your Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with federal grant compliance.</li>
<li>Familiarity with accounting and/or finance.</li>
<li>Familiarity with HR policies and processes.</li>
<li>Familiarity with investments in a relevant field, such as affordable housing or real estate development.</li>
<li>Leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement experience.</li>
</ul>
Your Compensation &amp; Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000-$135,000. NCEF offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical and dental benefits, a retirement fund match, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion
NCEF is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. This includes being intentional in our hiring practices and seeking to overcome systemic biases. If you believe that you have experience and skills that would be valuable to this role at NCEF - even if you do not meet the listed qualifications of the role - please don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply and we will make sure your application garners the attention it deserves.
NCEF is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunity to all candidates and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability, or physical disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit (1) a one-page cover letter expressing their interest and fit for the position, and (2) a CV/resume to <a href="mailto:info@nevadacef.org">info@nevadacef.org</a>.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. NCEF aims for this position to start in the spring of 2024.
About the <a href="https://netorgft3845992-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kirsten_nevadacef_org/Documents/NCEF/NCEF%20Board%20of%20Directors/Board%20Meetings/July%2011,%202023%20Board%20Meeting/nevadacef.org">Nevada Clean Energy Fund</a> (NCEF)
NCEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF works with communities, Tribes, affordable housing developers, schools, local businesses, contractors, governments, utilities, and others to accelerate clean energy growth, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and address climate change. NCEF supports a wide range of clean energy measures, including efficiency retrofits and electrification in homes and commercial buildings, zero-emissions vehicles, and residential and community solar and energy storage projects.
NCEF was created in 2017 by state legislation as the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;green bank,&rdquo; an institutional model successfully implemented in over a dozen other US states. Green banks are mission-driven institutions that use innovative financing to accelerate the transition to clean energy and address climate change.
NCEF is poised to grow significantly in the coming year due to NCEF&rsquo;s role in administering federal clean energy funds. NCEF already administers approximately $10 million in federal clean energy funds and expects to administer over $100 million in the coming years.
At NCEF, we are focused on building a collaborative, equitable, respectful, impact-driven, and innovative culture that acknowledges the importance of work-life balance. We seek individuals who are critical thinkers, driven to take on big challenges, open to introspection, excited to connect with a diverse and inclusive set of stakeholders, and act with a high degree of integrity. Importantly, we seek individuals with a shared passion for clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.
NCEF is currently a hybrid organization that values strategic in-person collaboration. While employees can conduct the bulk of their work remotely, you should expect regular in-person meetings and working days. All NCEF&rsquo;s employees are located in Nevada.

A nonprofit organization that supports a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans 

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

<div><div><a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> is looking for a Bids and Proposal Specialist to prepare and coordinate a continuous flow of proposals in response to RFIs and RFPs related to CET’s areas of work in energy and waste. 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. The Bids and Proposal Specialist is responsible for researching and identifying available opportunities, primarily among state and federal agencies, utilities, and foundations, and registering the organization on applicable platforms. The position will involve coordinating proposals, which includes tracking opportunity announcements, proposal process planning, compilation of submission materials, and submitting proposals.  Job Responsibilities Include: Coordinating Proposal Lifecycle<ul><li>Develops competitive and compelling bids and proposals under deadline pressure. </li><li> Assesses bids and proposal requirements to determine strategic alignment with CET’s mission, skills, and operations. </li><li> Maintains Salesforce database to track and manage the status of all pipeline opportunities.</li><li> Creates bids and proposal templates and submission checklists based on requirements of the RFI/RFP.</li><li> Ensures written materials conform to CET standards for content, style, and quality and ensures all proposal attachments are complete.</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinates efforts to ensure that all dates and deadlines are met resolving and/or escalating issues as needed.</li></ul>Writing Proposals<ul><li>Coordinates quality, on-time delivery of complete bids and proposal packages.</li><li> Understands company service offerings, experience, and capabilities and thinks critically about communicating CET’s unique credentials in proposals. </li><li> Crafts bids and proposals to fit the needs of the opportunity and strategic direction of the organization. Adjust writing style to conform with the expectations of the respective audiences. </li><li> Communicates effectively with team members to incorporate feedback through multiple rounds of revision. </li><li> Produces compliant, organized, and compelling material for proposals on deadline. </li></ul>Monitoring and Researching Funding Source<ul><li>Responsible for keeping up to date on assigned platforms known to have RFP, RFR, grant application opportunities, etc. and developing and maintaining systems to monitor these. </li><li> Works closely with team members to match funding opportunities with organizational needs and priorities. </li><li> Seeks out and identifies potential data and research to support work. </li><li> Conducts research on new funders including government, industry, and philanthropic funders.</li></ul> Program Integration<ul><li>Post-award, follows established Project Setup and Close Out Process Workflow, and supports the handoff to the team.</li></ul> What We OfferThis is a full-time hourly non-exempt position. This job comes 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. What You OfferCommitment to non-profit, environmental mission of CET. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of successful proposal and report coordination. Strong writing and editing experience required, with ability to write persuasive and compelling narrative that effectively and accurately interprets and communicates CET’s mission and operations to fit submission requirements.  Project budgeting is a plus. Aptitude to use budgeting tools and apply budget logic from one project to another preferred. Must be able to achieve a high standard of quality and accuracy in verbal and written communications while working in a deadline driven environment, where over 90% of revenue is tied to winning proposals. Must be eager to learn. Experience and comfort in remote work environment expected. You must have high speed internet access and a working location free from distractions and interference during 8:30-5:00 business hours. CET will provide a laptop and other office technology. This position may be performed remotely or may work out of our office in Northampton, Massachusetts. About UsFor 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. 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 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>

Bids and Proposal Specialist

About Evergreen Consulting Group 
Evergreen Consulting Group is a virtual full-service energy-efficiency firm. We employ experts experienced in advancing energy-efficiency initiatives for a wide array of clients. Our team members are in strategic locations across the United States.
We are a supportive team that rewards individual initiative and performance. We have a progressive culture that embraces work-life balance while working in a virtual office environment from your home. This winning combination has resulted in repeated selection among the top companies on Oregon Business Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon.&nbsp;
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Successful Candidates:
<ul>
<li>Are highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.</li>
<li>Respond quickly to inquiries and attend to details.</li>
<li>Are self-motivated with a demonstrated independent work history.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with clients and customers to exceed expectations.</li>
<li>Demonstrate interest and/or experience in energy efficiency.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Position Summary:
Provide technical and analytical support to the operation, maintenance and enhancement of Salesforce; provide expertise in the business functions and processes of specific functional areas; work with process owners, superusers and end-users in identifying, analyzing and resolving business process or configuration issues.
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Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Help to ensure that Evergreen's Salesforce instance will drive the effectiveness and productivity of our various teams.</li>
<li>The role will collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and implement out-of-the-box and custom Salesforce solutions that will support a wide range of critical business processes, including those that drive our marketing, customer success, client services and partner teams.</li>
<li>Day-to-day support of the application following best practices around maintaining data integrity and software development lifecycle processes.</li>
<li>Be a key member of our growing operations team, along with an incredibly talented set of individuals who share a passion for developing processes and systems that enable Evergreen to operate most efficiently and accelerate the company's ability to achieve its overall goals.</li>
<li>Support and maintain the current SFDC production environment via Salesforce ticket requests and defined projects.</li>
<li>Support administration functions such as the maintenance of custom objects, page layouts, record types, fields, triggers, validation rules and formulas.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain Apex code, process builder and flows; participate in quality assurance (QA) efforts.</li>
<li>Provide day-to-day end-user support.</li>
<li>Stay up-to-day on Salesforce releases and potential updates that will help to improve our system while advising the team and superusers of the benefits and risks of implementing the changes.</li>
<li>Design and develop data migrations and integrations between Salesforce and external systems, including developing data transformations and creating automated jobs to support business processes.</li>
<li>Support testing and validation, which includes devising test plans, creating test cases, establishing protocols and appropriate testing environments.</li>
<li>Train new and existing users of Salesforce according to their job role/function and improve the proficiency of Salesforce users across the organization.</li>
<li>Create and maintain documentation on existing processes, new implementations, application configuration and related materials for users.</li>
<li>Build and maintain reports and dashboards in accordance with workforce requirements.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Required Job Skills:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming or a related field is preferred but not required.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a Salesforce System Administrator; SF Certification is preferred.</li>
<li>Experience working with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce and Flows is preferred.</li>
<li>Experience supporting and managing Salesforce-related and third-party tools that integrate with Salesforce.</li>
<li>Ability to plan ahead, manage time well and be available and accessible.</li>
<li>Can work independently, with exceptional decision-making skills, using discretion when interacting with others and creatively thinking of better ways to do things.</li>
</ul>
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Other Requirements:
<ul>
<li>We are a fully remote telecommuting organization; must be able to work from home.</li>
<li>Must be located in a state where Evergreen is an authorized employer: OR, WA, ID, WY, UT, CO, AZ, MO, WI, IL, MI, CT, VT, MA.</li>
<li>Preference will be given to candidates in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area.</li>
<li>Drug test &ndash; must pass a pre-employment drug screen.</li>
<li>Pre-employment background check.</li>
<li>A solid internet connection and home workspace.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Benefits:
In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, disability and life insurance, and 401(k), we&rsquo;ll provide:
<ul>
<li>Generous paid time off (PTO) so you can recharge and enjoy life, plus $500 provided annually when you take a week-long vacation.</li>
<li>401(k) company contributions to help build your nest egg.</li>
<li>Discretionary bonuses based on performance because your work deserves to be rewarded.</li>
<li>Professional development funds to learn new skills and grow.</li>
<li>100% virtual company.</li>
<li>Paid volunteer day to make an impact in our communities.</li>
<li>Fun team outings and events to bond with your colleagues.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Evergreen Consulting Group provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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Other Requirements:
<ul>
<li>We are a fully remote telecommuting organization; must be able to work from home.</li>
<li>Drug test &ndash; must pass a pre-employment drug screen.</li>
<li>Pre-employment background check.</li>
<li>A solid internet connection and home workspace.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Benefits:
In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, disability and life insurance, and 401(k), we&rsquo;ll provide:
<ul>
<li>Generous paid time off (PTO) so you can recharge and enjoy life, plus $500 provided annually when you take a week-long vacation.</li>
<li>401(k) company contributions to help build your nest egg.</li>
<li>Discretionary bonuses based on performance because your work deserves to be rewarded.</li>
<li>Professional development funds to learn new skills and grow.</li>
<li>100% virtual company.</li>
<li>Paid volunteer day to make an impact in our communities.</li>
<li>Fun team outings and events to bond with your colleagues.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Evergreen Consulting Group provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Salesforce Administrator

<div><div>The <a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/">Center for EcoTechnology </a>is looking for a commercial energy auditor/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 an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive to 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>

Commercial Energy Consultant - Field Based

<div><div><a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> is urgently hiring for an entry-level Energy Auditor to work with homeowners primarily in South-Western Connecticut (New Haven and Fairfield counties) to identify energy efficiency and electrification opportunities for previously underserved communities. The entry-level Energy Auditor is responsible for performing diagnostic tests, installing instant savings measures, and explaining program offerings and incentives. Energy auditing experience preferred, but not necessary. We will train the right candidate who has the base skills for the job! Primary FunctionEnergy Audits: Conduct energy audits of existing homes, including combustion safety tests and other diagnostic tests. Analyze data. Install instant savings measures such as aerators, light bulbs and thermostats while onsite. Using software, quantify savings and produce reports documenting recommendations, including building electrification opportunities.  Customer Service and Sales: 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 relate to energy efficiency and electrification; effectively communicating recommended energy saving measures; following up with customers as needed. Data and Project Management: Ensure that recommendations comply with program requirements for incentives and rebates.  Accurately enter audit data into appropriate databases and complete documentation and reports in a timely manner. Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements<ul><li> Good math skills with ability to perform basic geometric calculations.</li><li> Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to provide excellent customer service and education about improving home energy efficiency.</li><li>Ability to obtain Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification.</li><li>Ability to learn and perform a variety of diagnostic tests. </li><li>Experience as an Energy Specialist, Home Energy Auditor, or Energy Technician preferred. </li><li> Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Office and Handcock or Neat 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> Drivers’ license, a good driving record, access to a reliable, insured vehicle large enough to hold a blower door and other equipment, and ability to drive extensively throughout the region.</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> What We OfferThis is a full-time salaried exempt position. <a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/">CET</a> 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.   Vehicle Stipend: You use your own vehicle, and CET provides a monthly stipend of $750  Mileage Reimbursement: CET pays mileage at the prevailing IRS mileage rate (currently $0.67/mile).   Home Office Stipend: CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. About UsFor nearly 50 years, CET 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. 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> The need to tackle climate change and build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever. With passage of state and federal climate policy, utility programs are rapidly evolving to align with carbon reduction goals, and auditors are critical catalysts in getting energy measures implemented. This is an exciting time to work as an auditor!  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>

Energy Auditor - Entry Level

<div><div><a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> is looking for a commercial energy auditor/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>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>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><li>Bilingual English-Spanish is a 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, <a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> 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 an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive to 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>

<div><div>The Residential Energy Auditor works with homeowners primarily in South-Western Connecticut (New Haven and Fairfield counties) to identify energy efficiency and electrification opportunities in accordance with the Connecticut Weatherization Assistance program. The Residential Energy Auditor is responsible for performing diagnostic tests, installing instant savings measures, and explaining program offerings and incentives. If you have experience working on income eligible programs, please apply! Primary FunctionEnergy Audits: Conduct energy audits of existing homes, including combustion safety tests and other diagnostic tests. Analyze data. Install instant savings measures such as aerators, light bulbs and thermostats while onsite. Using software, quantify savings and produce reports documenting recommendations, including building electrification opportunities.  Customer Service and Sales: 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 relate to energy efficiency and electrification; effectively communicating recommended energy saving measures; following up with customers as needed. Data and Project Management: Ensure that recommendations comply with program requirements for incentives and rebates.  Accurately enter audit data into appropriate databases and complete documentation and reports in a timely manner. Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 2 years' experience working in energy efficiency with BPI certification. You may have worked as an Energy Specialist, Home Energy Auditor, or Energy Technician. </li><li>The ideal candidate is someone who has experience working in the CT Weatherization Assistance Program, but we will consider experience in other states' programs. </li><li> Strong math skills with excellent understanding of geometry.</li><li> Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to provide excellent customer service and education about improving home energy efficiency.</li><li> Familiarity with various utility program offerings and analyze usage patterns.</li><li> Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Office and Handcock or Neat modeling software preferred. Ability to learn and perform a variety of diagnostic tests.  </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> Drivers’ license, a good driving record, access to a reliable, insured vehicle large enough to hold a blower door and other equipment, and ability to drive extensively throughout the region.</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> What We OfferThis is a full-time salaried exempt position. <a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/">The Center for EcoTechnology</a> 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.   Vehicle Stipend: You use your own vehicle, and CET provides a monthly stipend of $750  Mileage Reimbursement: CET pays mileage at the prevailing IRS mileage rate (currently $0.67/mile).   About UsFor more than 40 years, the Center for EcoTechnology 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. 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> The need to tackle climate change and build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever. With passage of state and federal climate policy, utility programs are rapidly evolving to align with carbon reduction goals, and auditors are critical catalysts in getting energy measures implemented. This is an exciting time to work as an auditor!  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>

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