LEED Program Coordinator for Committees

The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 5,000 corporate and organizational members that is dedicated to promoting environmentally-responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work is currently seeking a LEED Program Coordinator for Committees to provide comprehensive support to volunteer committees and staff leading the development and implementation of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building standards.

Responsibilities include preparing discussion notes, memos, minutes and correspondence; scheduling meetings and conference calls; managing listservs and Website content; coordinating LEED product technical reviews; coordinating resolution of LEED Credit Interpretation Requests; and performing general administrative duties and special projects as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Handle scheduling and logistics for committee/Technical Advisory Group (TAG) conference calls and meetings. Committees/TAGs to be supported: Sustainable Sites TAG, Water Efficiency TAG, Energy and Atmosphere TAG, Materials and Resources TAG, Indoor Environmental Quality TAG, Application Guide for Schools Committee, Application Guide for Retail Committee, Application Guide for Healthcare Committee, Application Guide for Laboratories Committee, Application Guide for Campuses Committee
• Prepare and distribute committee documents, minutes and correspondence
• Manage committee listservs, rosters, Web sites, document archives and calendars
• Participate in regular committee conference calls and meetings for committees/TAGs
• Manage new LEED committee member appointments, elections, and orientation for TAGs and application guide committees
• Handle general administrative tasks and special projects as needed
• Coordinate TAG/Committee activities relating to LEED Credit Interpretation Requests (CIR)
• Serve as quality control for LEED CIR responses

• Encourage and accelerate global adoption of green building practices through LEED standards, tools and performance criteria.
• Offer a comprehensive portfolio of programs 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.

• 1-2 years relevant professional office experience
• Bachelors degree in a related building industry or environmental discipline
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
• Commitment to USGBC Mission
• Knowledge of consensus principles, committee organization and governance, and non-profit governance principles.

Salary low to mid $30K's along with excellent benefits package. Please forward rsum and cover letter with salary requirements and title of position applying for to:

Email:jobs@usgbc.org or Fax to 202-478-5046
Attn: E. Tarring