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Description
The Green-e Renewable Energy Certification Program, administered by the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), is the nation's leading independent renewable energy certification and verification program. The program certifies renewable energy products sold by over 150 marketers and utilities and verifies over half of all renewable energy transactions in the voluntary market.
The Green-e logo provides an easy way for consumers to quickly identify environmentally superior energy options and is used by businesses to communicate the purchase and/or generation of certified renewable energy.
Position Overview:
CRS is looking for a flexible, highly motivated person to oversee all facets of the Green-e Renewable Energy Certification Program.
The Green-e Renewable Energy Program Manager will guide the future direction of the Green-e Renewable Energy Program and coordinate its various activities.
The Program has three areas of focus:
- Policy and Criteria Development;
- Certification/Verification;
- Promotional Services.
The Green-e Renewable Energy Certification Manager will be responsible for managing Policy and Criteria Development and Certification/Verification as well as coordinating with staff managing Promotional Services. The Manager will represent the Green-e renewable energy program to funders, at public meetings and conferences, be responsible for consensus-building among diverse stakeholders, fundraising and financial management.
Requirements:
The successful applicant must have experience in the voluntary renewable energy market as well as strong communications skills along with an interest in and the ability to manage a staff team and administer a national environmental initiative.
Applicants should have a Master's degree or equivalent experience in the renewable energy market or in renewable energy/environmental policy and over five years experience working on renewable energy issues. Previous work experience in a non-profit setting is desirable.
CRS is looking for someone with vision and the ability to anticipate changing market circumstances. The position requires an individual comfortable with all aspects of program management, ranging from program administration to policy-setting to brand management. This individual must also be a strong team player, capable of working collaboratively with other CRS staff as well as managing several employees and an advisory board.
More information about the Green-e Program and CRS is available at http://www.green-e.org and http://www.resource-solutions.org.
Compensation:
CRS offers a generous benefits package (health, dental & vision) and competitive salary commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Please provide salary requirements in an application package that includes letter of interest, resume, and three professional references.
Applications should be sent by email, fax, or postal mail (no calls, please), to:
Center for Resource Solutions
C/o Green-e Renewable Energy Program Manager Search
P.O. Box 29512
San Francisco, CA 94129
The subject line should read: "Green-e Prog Mgr Application/your name"
The deadline to send in applications is Friday, August 3, 2007.
The Center for Resource Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.