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Description
Be part of an exciting organization that is transforming an industry for the betterment of business and the environment!
The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 8,000 corporate and organizational members that is dedicated to promoting environmentally-responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work, is currently seeking an energetic and dynamic professional with experience related to K-12 and/or higher education facilities design, construction and/or operations, and in program management to serve as the principal in-house program lead for the K-12 schools market sector and the higher education market sector.
This Sector Manager will provide comprehensive management in the development and implementation of LEED for K-12 schools, colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning, and will coordinate K-12 and higher education related efforts throughout the organization.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Program Management
- Support development and implementation of annual program budget and business plan in collaboration with Director and LEED department staff.
- Handle administrative and customer service tasks as needed.
- Prepare program and financial progress reports as needed.
- Assist in general program areas such as defining technology infrastructure needs, planning events for customers, and various other needs.
- Outreach and Marketing
- Initiate and develop relationships with K-12 and higher education communities, including collaborative relationships with related non-profits and associations.
- Coordinate sponsorships as needed.
- Coordinate with USGBC Marketing and Education staff in the development of marketing and education materials targeted to the K-12 and higher education sectors
- Attend and present at relevant conferences, representing USGBC and LEED
- Respond to media inquiries, and prepare for publicity opportunities with USGBC Communications team.
- Technical Development
- Coordinate development and delivery of resources, events, services and training to support LEED for K-12 and higher education
- Serve as a liaison to the LEED technical development team to provide information and assist with resolving technical issues related to K-12 and higher education sector
Related Organizational Goals and Objectives:
- Encourage and accelerate global adoption of green building and operations practices through LEED standards, tools and performance criteria.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive set of program offerings including technical tools and services supporting LEED products to meet the diverse needs of the building industry.
- Deliver customer service that is professional, timely and targeted to the customer's needs.
- Ensure effective and professional staff support for LEED committees.
Qualifications/Skills:
- 3-5 years experience related to K-12 and/or higher education facilities design, construction and/or operations, or other relevant experience
- Bachelors or masters degree in a related building industry, policy or environmental discipline
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; relationship building focus
- Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
- Commitment to USGBC Mission
Compensation includes excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program.
Application Instructions
Please email or fax (attn: E. Tarring) resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for.