Senior Analyst/Program Manager, Green-e Marketplace

The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is a national nonprofit with global impact. CRS brings forth expert responses to climate change issues with the speed and effectiveness necessary to provide real-time solutions. Our leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation builds policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and international markets.

The Green-e Energy Program, administered by the Center for Resource Solutions, 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.

Green-e Marketplace is a program that enables businesses and other organizations to display the Green-e Marketplace Logo when they have purchased a qualifying amount of Green-e Certified renewable energy. CRS works with companies participating in the Green-e Marketplace program to ensure that their renewable energy commitment is being represented accurately and effectively.

Companies participating in Green-e Marketplace cross a wide range of industry sectors including manufacturing, banking and finance, organic foods, retail and business services. Companies choose to display the logo on annual reports, displays, marketing collateral, select product packaging and corporate websites to promote their renewable energy use.

Position Summary:

CRS is looking for a flexible, highly motivated person to oversee the Green-e Marketplace Program.  The Green-e Marketplace Senior Analyst/Program Manager will participate with the Director to guide the future direction of the Green-e Marketplace Program and coordinate its various activities.  The Senior Analyst/Manager will represent the Green-e Marketplace program to funders, at public meetings and conferences and work with the Director on fundraising and financial management.

The Marketplace Senior Analyst/Program Manager implements the Green-e Marketplace program for new and existing clients. S/he will be directly involved in all aspects of Marketplace contract management, verification of electricity use and renewable energy purchase, logo uses and compliance audits. She/he will also draw upon experience working with clients to contribute ideas and suggestions for changes and updates to the program policies. 

The Senior Analyst/Program Manager will also be expected to participate in projects as the program expands and evolves.

Responsibilities:

• Act as primary point of contact for client correspondence and respond to inquiries relating to Marketplace program;
• Under supervision of the Director, manage the execution of Marketplace applications, verification and compliance;
• In coordination with the Director, provide services to current and potential clients to include, but is not limited to, providing information about program, completion of contractual documents, guidance on interpretation of logo use terms and review of proofs for clients;
• Develop and implement annual market compliance audit schedules and ensure timely and efficient completion of annual audits;
• Manage audit process which may include developing an audit budget, service contracts with outside consultants, team identification, logistical planning, support to consultants, report review, liaison with clients and finalize reports for approval;
• In coordination with the Director, provide customer service to current and potential clients to include, but is not limited to, providing information about program, completion of contractual documents, guidance on interpretation of logo use terms and review of proofs for clients;
• Develop expertise in renewable energy options for businesses and other organizations in the program and an understanding of how energy use/type correlates with carbon emitted, gain familiarity with industry accepted protocols on carbon offsets and renewable energy;
• Cooperate with and support other CRS staff in the execution and coordination of Marketplace client recruitment, assessments and audits and other projects;
• In coordination with Director of Sustainable Energy Initiatives, develop and implement strategic Marketplace client recruitment strategy;
• Provide input for Marketplace policy development and technical improvements to the program;
• Give presentations and attend meetings and conferences, as needed, to promote CRS and the Marketplace program;
• Provide weekly progress reports to the Director;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant must have experience in the voluntary renewable energy market or corporate sustainability field as well as strong communications skills along with an interest in and the ability to administer a national environmental initiative.  Applicants should have a Master's degree and/or at least five years experience in the renewable energy market, environmental branding or marketing, corporate sustainability/environmental policy.  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.

More information about the Green-e Marketplace Program and CRS is available at http://www.green-e.org/ and www.resource-solutions.org.

Compensation: CRS offers a generous benefits package (health, dental & vision) and competitive salary commensurate with experience. 

To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume with the words Green-e Marketplace Senior Analyst/Program Manager and your name in the subject line.

No calls, please. Deadline: May 15.

The Center for Resource Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.