Program Manager, Net Zero Energy

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~ International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is a dynamic, fast growing non-profit with a mission to lead and support the transformation toward communities that are socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. ~

Position Overview 

The International Living
Future Institute (ILFI) seeks a Net Zero Energy Program Manager to join our
staff. The Net Zero Energy Program Manager will expand our NZE program by
providing outreach and educational assistance; developing close partnerships
with like-minded organizations to secure funding; and support our project teams
by creating tools, processes and workflows.

The successful applicant must be a
multitasking self-starter, with a passion for the ILFI mission, and ability to
build the market presence of ILFI in California.

The position will be filled
in San Francisco, CA and will involve periodic travel to the Pacific Northwest
and occasionally beyond. ILFI also has staff and programs in Seattle,
Washington and Portland, Oregon.

ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented
workplace that treats employees as responsible professionals. While the work is demanding, the hours are
often flexible, benefits are generous, and good times are frequent.  

Responsibilities 

Description of Duties: 

• Manage outreach
  and communications to partners, project teams, developers, and the design and
  construction communities to create program expansion.
• Develop and
  provide in depth education to project teams about net zero energy concepts,
  designs, technologies, and case studies.
• Expand the Net
  Zero Energy program into California through partnerships and networking while
  being an advocate for all of ILFI's programs and mission in the region.
• Manage the
  development of the Net Zero Energy website to provide a rigorous suite of tools,
  case studies and resources.
• In collaboration
  with the Net Zero Energy Director, manage key global partnerships around net
  zero energy.
• In collaboration
  with the Development team, identify grant-funding opportunities, track grant
  deliverables, and provide appropriate reporting.
• Promote the
  program through written articles and coordinate the compilation and release of
  a Net Zero Energy book.
• In collaboration
  with the existing Certification team, update the Net Zero Energy Building
  certification standards and maintain updates to the Energy Petal Handbook. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in engineering,
  architecture, environmental policy, or energy related field.
• 5-10 years experience in high efficiency building
  design and renewables.
• Balance of deep technical and big picture
  understanding of energy efficiency and renewables production.
• Public
  communication skills (written, verbal, public speaking, social media, press
  relations).
• Demonstrated
  ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders representing different
  organizations, backgrounds and perspectives.
• Proven
  organizational skills and project management experience.
• Entrepreneurial,
  business and fundraising skills.
• Friendly nature
  and an ability to go with the flow in a fast-paced, high-energy organization.
• Creative problem
  solving skills.

Desirable: 

• Direct experience
  with net zero energy building design and/or development.
• Experience
  working across virtual teams and with remote management.
• Effective and
  empathetic mentoring skills.
• Experience with
  Mac based programs including Powerpoint, Word, and Excel as well as the Salesforce
  database program. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume, cover letter and references
  with the subject: "Last Name, First Name - Position Title (for which you
  are applying)". 
• Please label the cover letter and résumé with your
  last name.
• In the body of the email, please let us know how you
  found out about the position.
• The position will remain open until February 13th,
  2015.
• We encourage a broad range of diverse candidates to
  apply. 

~ ILFI is an Affimrative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage a diverse range of candidates to apply. ~