Jobs
1. Communications Volunteer
Part-time position
Duration: Fall 2010. 25-40 hours per week September to November
Posting Date: August 20, 2010
Application deadline: Open until filled
Overview
CRS and its Green-e programs are seeking a part-time volunteer to assist with communications, design, web development and outreach-related activities. Green-e offers certification and verification of renewable energy and greenhouse gas mitigation products, and is the nation's leading independent consumer protection program for the sale of renewable energy and greenhouse gas reductions in the retail market. It is a program of Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), located in the Presidio of San Francisco.
The volunteer will be expected to help Green-e by assisting with communications related projects and materials, including web development and social media activities. Ideal candidates will be able to work 25-40 per week between early September to late November. The volunteer should expect to split time among one or more of the following types of activities:
News Release, e-Newsletter and Case Study preparation and writing. CRS issues a steady flow of news releases about its programs and accomplishments, and it publishes a quarterly electronic newsletter and a rotating staff blog for posting on its web site. In addition, Green-e programs have begun publishing periodic Case Study reports to highlight commercial participants in our programs.
Graphic Design. CRS has a large and growing body of print collateral such as brochures, reports, postcards, and one-pagers; web graphics such as banners, buttons, and homepage modules; and wayfinding material such as directional signage; that needs to be produced and maintained. Experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is required to work on these projects.
Website Maintenance and Updates. Volunteers with specific HTML and web design experience can support staff in updating the CRS, Green-e, and conference websites. Experience with software such as Dreamweaver preferred.
Social Media. CRS and Green-e programs have begun to utilize social media forums. Volunteers would be expected to assist with a social media plan, create new social media outlets, and integrate new social media technology.
Outreach. Volunteers may be asked to assist in various program outreach activities via telephone and/or email contact. This may include distribution of news releases or program updates to media outlets In addition, volunteers may be asked to assist with recruitment of new program participants.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have experience using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Candidate should also possess excellent research skills, organizational skills, Microsoft Excel and Salesforce competency, ability to creating and editing web pages, and a passion for renewable energy.
Compensation and Scheduling
This is a volunteer position. The volunteer is expected to work from the CRS office in the Presidio of San Francisco the majority of the time, and limited remote work is a possibility. Volunteers would be expected to be present in the office at least 16 hours per week. Some flexibility may exist for certain projects that can be completed outside the office.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter indicating why you are interested in this position, what you hope to gain from the position, your availability (available start date, preferred hours per week and duration), and any applicable knowledge you believe valuable for this position. Cover letter and resume may be sent to jobs [at] resource-solutions [dot] org. Please include CRS Communications in the subject line. No calls please.
2. Volunteer Research Assistant
Part-time position
Duration: 20 hours/week for six consecutive months (flexible)
Posting Date: August 20, 2010
Application deadline: Open until filled
Overview
Center for Resource Solutions and the Green-e programs are seeking a part-time volunteer to assist with various research and outreach-related activities. Green-e offers certification and verification of renewable energy and greenhouse gas mitigation products, and is the nation's leading independent consumer protection program for the sale of renewable energy and greenhouse gas reductions in the retail market. Green-e is a suite of programs managed by the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), located in the Presidio of San Francisco.
This is a great opportunity to gain practical renewable energy, climate change, and office experience. Ideal candidates will be able to work 20 hours per week for six months (i.e., Sept. – April). The volunteer should expect to split time among the following types of activities:
Program Research for Green-e Marketplace. Green-e Marketplace recognizes organizations using certified renewable energy and enables them to demonstrate their environmental commitment through the use of the nationally recognized Green-e logo. The volunteer would assist in researching environmental certification programs, sustainability initiatives, and new program leads.
Green-e Program Administration Assistance. Various data quality and data entry projects, including processing contracts and decertifications, and updating Salesforce (our contacts database) with new contact and electric generation facility data.
Program Research for Green-e Climate. Internet based research on climate change, renewable energy, and carbon offsets. Higher-level research projects are also an option if candidate demonstrates interest in and familiarity with carbon markets, voluntary standards for offset markets, and carbon accounting and reporting.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent research skills, organizational skills, Microsoft Excel and Salesforce competency, and a passion for renewable energy. Knowledge of climate change, renewable energy, and carbon offsets is a plus. Volunteer should have experience with internet-based research.
Compensation and Scheduling
This is a volunteer position. The volunteer is expected to work from the CRS office in the Presidio of San Francisco the majority of the time, and limited remote work is a possibility. The schedule of hours spent in the office is flexible.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter indicating why you are interested in this position, what you hope to gain from the position, your availability (available start date, preferred hours per week and duration), and any applicable knowledge you believe valuable for this position. Cover letter and resume may be sent to jobs [at] resource-solutions [dot] org. Please include Green-e Volunteer in the subject line. No calls please.
3. Trademark, Energy & Environmental Legal Internship in San Francisco
Part-time position
Duration: September to April, for 15 hours per week
Posting Date: August 20, 2010
Application deadline: Open until filled
Overview
The Center for Resource Solutions is looking for a legal intern for September – April, for 15 hours per week. Dates and times may be flexible.
Prior legal interns have helped to draft letters to the California Air Resources Board and filings to the California Public Utilities Commission, attended regulatory proceedings and industry conferences, written internal memos on sustainable forestry and biomass, observed contract negotiations, helped to index the organization’s intellectual property, presented to the organization on intellectual property fundamentals, and drafted a memo on copyright issues. Students/graduates with an interest in trademarks, contracts, renewable energy policy, consumer protection, and environmental policy are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter indicating why you are interested in this position, what you hope to gain from the position, your availability (available start date, preferred hours per week and duration), and any applicable knowledge you believe valuable for this position. Cover letter and resume may be sent to jobs [at] resource-solutions [dot] org. No calls please.
4. CRS Receptionist / Administrative Volunteer
Part-time position
Duration: 15-20 hours per week for 6 months (i.e., Sept. – April)
Posting Date: August 20, 2010
Application deadline: Open until filled
Overview
CRS seeks a volunteer for 15-20 hours per week for 6 months (i.e., Sept. – April) to provide receptionist and light administrative support. Duties include mail pickup and delivery, scanning documents, document assembly, data entry using Salesforce and Excel, tracking conferences in the sustainable energy sector, answering and routing phone inquiries, greeting visitors. Applicants should have some prior experience working in an office setting and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
CRS is a fun and friendly workplace with flexible hours. Retirees and High School Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter indicating why you are interested in this position, what you hope to gain from the position, your availability (available start date, preferred hours per week and duration), and any applicable knowledge you believe valuable for this position. Cover letter and resume may be sent to jobs [at] resource-solutions [dot] org. Please include CRS Administration in the subject line. No calls please.
About Center for Resource Solutions (CRS)
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. Learn more at www.resource-solutions.org and www.green-e.org.
CRS does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation or disability. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
CRS is located in the Thoreau Center for Sustainability in San Francisco’s Presidio.