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Huntington Beach, California Sharp Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:29:05 -0700

Huntington Beach, California Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:22:30 -0700

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Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)

OnlyGreen/Work From Home - U.S. and Canada

Seeking an individual to work from home and help to promote healthier alternatives to benefit the customers and environment.

Description
As an Independent OnlyGreen EcoAdvisor, you will be able to work from home and have the flexibility to schedule your business hours around your lifestyle, commitments and interests. Help to promote healthier alternatives to benefit your customers and the environment. You will work with others who share the same values, who support each other and come together to promote eco-friendly lifestyle choices.

Compensation
OnlyGreen has also developed an attractive compensation plan designed to provide you with an exceptional income opportunity. You will also receive an attractive commission on your product sales along with other bonus incentives designed to recognize and reward your success. In addition, you will have access to product knowledge, business management training and customer service support.

To Apply
For more information, please visit http://www.OnlyGreenShop.com

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Confidential/New York , NY
$750 Referral Reward

Client Manager, Forestry & Land Use

Join an internationally recognized firm as it develops a forestry and land-use practice focused on managing a portfolio of emission reduction projects generated in North America.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating, structuring and executing deals relating to forestry. It is expected this will include re/af-forestation, management, and avoided deforestation and/or conversion projects.

Roles & Responsibilities:

* Originate and develop a portfolio of high quality emission reduction credits from North American based projects in the forestry, land use, and related sectors (including biofuels, agriculture, et.al.)
* Provide implementation guidance on relevant methodological alternatives for the quantification and registration of forestry and land use offsets.
* Work with the Commercialization team to assess and identify demand for forestry and land use offsets and structure transactions from this portfolio.
* Track and provide input into the definition of relevant regulatory and policy developments including CAR, VCS, Federal and others.
* Work with the firm's policy team to develop and communicate key messages and desired outcomes on various US policy developments.


Skills and Qualifications:

* Experience with US forest industry, particularly industrial forestry applications, and an established network in the community
* Experience in evaluating, structuring and executing deals related to forestry
* Technical knowledge of forest carbon dynamics, the interactions of the 5 major pools, ability to understand stand tables, growth profiles, rotation options, etc. is required
* Knowledge of both state and federal policy and key engagements within the industry
* Experience with actual carbon forestry projects ranging from writing PDDs, contracts, and running projects and/or validator/verifier experience is a plus
* Understanding of key methodology issues in forestry (CDM, VCS, CAR, CCX)
* Ideally a Graduate with a degree in natural resources, forestry, environmental policy and mitigation, or relevant field; 5-8 years experience
* Excellent written and verbal skills, strong negotiation skills, and a good deal of drive and ambition


Compensation: Competitive package commensurate with experience.

To apply, visit: http://greenjobs.brightgreentalent.com/...ID=93978

The firm is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.

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1% of the proceeds from this search will be reinvested in Bright Green Talent's non-profit partner, Solar Richmond.


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Solar Company/New York , NY
$750 Referral Reward

Director of Sales and Marketing (NYC)

Background:
This rapidly growing, early stage company develops, owns and operates commercial scale solar energy systems in the New York tri-state area. The organization uses innovative financing structures to help businesses achieve substantial savings while embracing solar and other forms of renewable energy. Using proven technology and on-site generation, the company supplies a substantial portion of clients' long-term energy needs at a cost substantially below retail electricity rates.

Role and Responsibilities:
Reports to: CEO
As part of the senior management team, the Sales and Marketing Director will be responsible for designing and implementing customer acquisition strategies and market initiatives. The business is identifying new markets, considering segmentation strategies, and evaluating approaches to attract and acquire respective customers. The Sales and Marketing Director will also be responsible for building and managing the sales and business development teams. Considerable experience and creativity are required, as well as the ability and maturity to manage growth within a fast-paced, start-up environment.

The Sales and Marketing Director will be responsible for:
• Developing customer relationships across a range of educational institutions
• Exploring strategic growth opportunities across geographies, and new customer and market segments, as well as other renewable technologies that can further leverage the existing financial platform
• Developing creative customer acquisition strategies across a diverse set of project types
• Helping develop and implement a long term marketing strategy
• Developing a comprehensive line of marketing materials, as well as corporate documents
• Interacting with customers - both at a conceptual level with CEOs, CFOs, etc. as well as at a hands-on level with utility / facility / property managers
• Managing customer relationships throughout the entire sales cycle: system design and engineering, project management, contractual obligations, billing etc.
• Traveling as necessary to engage customers

Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must be passionate about the renewable energy business, be willing to work extremely hard, and enjoy the fast pace of an early stage company with tremendous growth potential.

In addition, he/she must possess:
• Bachelor's degree from top-tier institution
• 5+ years work experience in: financial services, energy, or a related field with an emphasis on developing client relationships and selling sophisticated financial services – experience developing commercial scale solar or other renewable energy assets is a big plus
• Proven track record of successfully negotiated transactions working with multiple parties
• Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to sell a complex financial solution to reduce energy costs in an easy to understand way
• Strong presentation creation skills using Power Point
• Desire to work hard, have fun, and play a key role building an innovative, green company
• Understanding of, and interest in: project finance, renewable energy and environmental policy issues
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

Compensation:
Base of $175,000 + bonus + substantial equity + benefits.

To apply, visit: http://greenjobs.brightgreentalent.com/...ID=93942

The firm is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.
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1% of the proceeds from this search will be reinvested in Bright Green Talent's non-profit partner, Solar Richmond.


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Solar Company/New York , NY
$750 Referral Reward

Senior VP of Operations (NYC)

Background:
This rapidly growing, early stage company develops, owns and operates commercial scale solar energy systems in the New York tri-state area. The organization uses innovative financing structures to help businesses achieve substantial savings while embracing solar and other forms of renewable energy. Using proven technology and on-site generation, the company supplies a substantial portion of clients' long-term energy needs at a cost substantially below retail electricity rates.

Role and Responsbilities:
As part of the senior management team reporting to the CEO, the Senior Vice President of Operations will play a critical role in the development of the company's systems design and engineering platform, as well as be responsible for designing, engineering and implementing large-scale scale (100kW+) commercial solar PV systems.

The SVP of Operations will be responsible for establishing and overseeing a top-tier engineering team. He/She will liaise closely with the business development team and finance team to develop highly customized and cost effective solar solutions. The candidate will also play an active role in building strategic relationships with manufacturers and integrators. Considerable experience and creativity are required, as well as the ability and maturity to manage growth within a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Responsibilities:

* Management and oversight of each phase of commercial scale solar project development within a specified timeframe
* Attending site qualification visits to collect information needed to complete the design and permitting of large-scale solar electric systems.
* Designing innovative and cost efficient photovoltaic systems, and creating professional CAD drawings including one-line diagrams, structural designs, electrical designs, and system sizing
* Overseeing and executing the permitting, incentive, and interconnection processes
* Working with a variety of technological partners andcoordinatingprocurement of panels, inverters, racking, wiring, and monitoring systems
* Negotiating contracts with manufacturers, integrators, electricians andinstallers for all services and materials. Coordinating the development of a bill of material for each project based on the final approved design
* Coordinating and managing project costs with the SVP of finance
* Obtaining design approvals from additional licensed engineers as necessary


Skills and Qualifications:
The System Designer and Project Manager must:

* Live in the New York area or be willing to relocate.

* Hold B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering degree may be acceptable depending on the amount of electrical design experience the candidate has)
* Professional Electrical Engineering license and state electrical contractor's license highly desirable
* Minimum of 2 years experience performing design and permitting activities with a solar electric installation company on commercial scale installations (Additional experience performing design and permitting activities with an electrical engineering company is a plus)
* Experience designing with medium voltage equipment
* Experience working in the construction industry a valuable asset for this position

* Proven ability to simultaneously manage numerous complex solar development projects, each involving multiple suppliers
* Excellent working knowledge of Full AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT with NitroCAD or equivalent
* Excellent price negotiation skills
* Understanding of: project finance, solar markets, solar photovoltaic technology, and renewable energy / environmental policy issues


Personality Profile:

* Outstanding managerial, organizational and people skills
* Sound judgment and attention to detail
* Desire to play a key role building an innovative green company
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise initiative


Compensation: Salary and equity commensurate with experience.

To apply, visit: http://greenjobs.brightgreentalent.com/...ID=93941

The firm is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.


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1% of the proceeds from this search will be reinvested in Bright Green Talent's non-profit partner, Solar Richmond


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Nutraceuticals Company/Canada (Ontario, Canada)
$750 Referral Reward

President, Nutraceuticals (Ontario, Canada)

As President, key responsibilities include growing revenues and profitability, cultivating the culture, leading the Management Team, and being the catalyst for growth and change. The incumbent will manage corporate resources, design structure and processes to fit strategy and culture, and encourage continuous learning.

The client's vision is to provide superior products for a healthy and vibrant life. Over the past ten years the client has become one of the largest natural products companies in Canada, with products available in over 4,000 stores. The client offers a positive working environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to contribute and succeed within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities Include

* Ensure the organization achieves its strategic goals, annual goals and overall objectives
* Actively participate in and provide leadership to the strategic planning process
* Mentor the development of the senior management team
* Provide guidance and leadership to all geographic markets
* Maintain a clear accountability and responsibility of the organization including budgets and long range plans
* Co-ordinate and chair Management meetings
* Regular reporting to CEO around operational and financial performance
* Maintain a strict financial control over the business in conjunction with Controller
* Adjust the financial plan and resource allocations as the market changes
* Provide guidance on day-to-day decisions where needed
* Provide analytics and other skills required to drive and grow the business internally and externally
* Ensure the organization's culture, values, mission, vision and overall integrity are maintained


Skills and Qualifications

* University degree in Business, Commerce or Finance
* MBA an asset
* Minimum 10 years of previous experience in Senior Management roles in Health Food or Consumer Packaged Goods
* Strong business acumen and demonstrated strategic business planning skills
* Proven ability to lead and motivate a Senior Management Team
* Strong decision making, analytical and problem solving skills
* Solid contract negotiation skills and experience
* Strategic thinker and visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit
* Strong knowledge of General Management Principles
* Extensive budgeting and project management experience
* Solid written and verbal communication skills

To apply, visit: http://greenjobs.brightgreentalent.com/...ID=93988

Compensation: Competitive package commensurate with experience.

The firm is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.

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1% of the proceeds from this search will be reinvested in Bright Green Talent's non-profit partner,
Solar Richmond.


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CLEAN WATER ACTION/fort collins, CO

CLEAN WATER ACTION WILL BE HIRING SUMMER ORGANIZERS STARTING IMMEDIATELY!

Clean Water Action is at the forefront of local grassroots efforts to protect our natural resources and our democracy. One door at a time. As a Nation wide not-for-profit with an almost 40 year track record, CWA works to promote democratic processes in which the voice of the people—not the corporate lobbyists—shapes the policies that affect our environment, our communities and society at-large. After all, when a critical mass of citizens speaks at the same time about the same issue, change becomes possible, the possible becomes reality, and our reality becomes a better one!!!!!

grassroots: a movement grown from the soil of peoples inalienable necessities!!!!!
We need your voice, commitment and hard work so the voice of every person matters!!!

If you are self-motivated, active in your community, hard working and have a passion for change than you should organize with CWA!!!
All though no previous experience is required... keep in mind that confidence and an outgoing personality is all you need to make change for yourself!!!
Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be organized and ready to rock this summer out!!!!


-CWA is currently hiring entry-level community organizers to join our campaign staff.
Our staff consists of committed, highly skilled organizers. New employees receive 10 days of training and continuing support on issue knowledge and organizing skills. Training is paid!!

COMMUNITY/POLITICAL ORGANIZER
for grassroots campaigns to implement sustainable environmental policy BY HOLDING OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE TO US!!!!

Job Description:
To further our public education, fund raising efforts through:
• Grassroots door to door organizing (5 hours daily)
• Community outreach and coalition building
• Identifying voters and volunteers
• Member drive through fund raising
• Organizing community mass mailings and educating the public

Qualifications:
Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the environment, to progressive politics and the vision of a just and equitable society. Some college training or related experience preferred. Must be reliable and willing to commit a full-time effort to the position:)

Hours:
Full-time: Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
HOURS INCLUDE TRAINING, TRAVEL AND CANVASSING
(hours may vary depending on travel time)
Part-time positions and internships available for students ONLY!!!!
(minimum 3 days per week)

Salary:
Minimum $300-500 per week. Pay will vary depending on fund raising performance. bonuses are contingent upon fund raising and leadership responsibilities.

Benefits:
•Transportation will be providedMinimum $300-500 per week. Pay will vary depending on fund raising performance. bonuses are contingent upon fund raising and leadership responsibilities.

• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• Two weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays and sick days
• Rapid advancement and management training
• Opportunities for travel throughout Colorado and the U.S., including national and regional conferences
• Earn college credit (paid and unpaid internships available)


Contact:
Call 970.221.0148

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EarthShare/Bethesda, MD (DC Metro Area)

Organization Description:
EarthShare, a nationwide network of America's leading non-profit environmental and conservation organizations, works to promote environmental education and charitable giving through workplace giving campaigns.

Internship Description:
EarthShare is seeking a full-time intern to attend charitable campaign fairs throughout the DC metropolitan area. Additional duties will include: speaking before groups, compiling and mailing campaign materials, assisting with campaign related office work, and research. Intern must be a self-motivated individual with who can work independently with limited supervision. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, feel comfortable talking to people, have excellent organizational skills, and be familiar with Microsoft word and excel. As this position involves extensive local travel to and from events, a personal vehicle is required. Knowledge of environmental issues a plus.

Start Date: August 1, 2009
End Date: December 1, 2009 (flexible)
Hours: 30 to 35 hours a week

Stipend: Up to $1,000 depending on hours, metro subsidy, and reimbursement of any direct travel costs for campaign events.




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