CRS | Center for Resource Solutions

TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs [at] resource-solutions [dot] org in one combined .doc or .docx file titled with your name. Please include the job title in the subject line. Indicate why you are interested in the position, what you hope to gain from your tenure here, your availability (possible start date, hours per week and duration if relevant). Submissions are welcome when there are no positions listed, if you'd like us to keep your materials on file for future positions. No calls or email inquiries please.

1. Green-e Energy Verification Associate
2. GHG Program Research Volunteer
3. Green-e Energy Volunteer
4. Legal Intern
5. Meeting Department Administrative Assistant
6. Meeting Department Intern

1. Green-e Energy Verification Associate

Part-Time Position
Posting Date: April 26, 2013
Application Deadline: May 24, 2013

Overview
The Center for Resource Solutions is seeking four motivated individuals to serve as Verification Associates for the summer of 2013. This is a great opportunity to learn about renewable energy and the intricacies of the voluntary renewable energy market in which it is sold. The Associates will work closely with Green-e Energy staff and learn about each of the Green-e programs: Energy, Climate, and Marketplace.

The positions will last a minimum of ten weeks starting no later than June 25, 2013; earlier start or longer duration may be considered. Internships are available if you have a relationship with an amenable sponsoring institution. Please include information from your sponsoring institution in your application if you wish to get credit for this position as an internship.

Responsibilities
The Associates will assist with Green-e Energy's annual verification process, as well as have opportunities for research projects, based on the needs of the Green-e programs and the interest and experience of the candidates.

Verification (75-80%):
Renewable energy sellers in Green-e Energy are required to submit an annual Verification Report detailing their supply and sales of renewable energy during a given year. These reports are audited by accountants hired by the program participant. The Associates will assist Green-e Energy staff in reviewing and processing the reports, which are received July 1, 2013.

Research (20-25%):
In addition to verification tasks, there are a number of other areas within CRS that can use assistance. Depending on the applicant's particular interests and skills, they may work in a number of areas including:

Renewable energy facility reviews
Utility outreach
Renewable energy markets and accounting in other countries
Green-e communications/marketing
Facilitating partnerships with like-minded organizations
Identifying companies for possible Green-e Marketplace participation
Green-e Salesforce applications

Qualifications and Preferred Skills

Passion for renewable energy and environmental issues
Study or work experience in Accounting, Environmental Studies, Economics, Communications, Policy or related field
Experience with Microsoft Excel; knowledge of functions, pivot tables and other data analysis features is extremely helpful
Comfortable managing and reviewing large amounts of data and mathematical calculations
Great attention to detail
High level of comfort contacting clients by phone and email in a professional manner
HTML experience is a plus
Previous experience with renewable energy markets is a plus

Compensation and Scheduling
This is a temporary, part-time position, and the Associate is expected to work 32 hours per week. This position pays $15 per hour if funding from the applicant's university or another grant-giving institution is not available. The Associates will be expected to work from the CRS office in the Presidio of San Francisco, and will be eligible to receive commuter benefits. The schedule of hours spent in the office is flexible so long as the Associate works in the office an average of 32 hours each week.

College students are encouraged to apply.

2. GHG Program Research Volunteer

Part-time Position
Posting Date: April 10, 2013
Application Deadline: Continuous recruitment

Overview
This position will involve research into and evaluation of program requirements, program performance, changes and trends in project registration, and changes in the stances of other organizations toward projects/credits from different greenhouse gas (GHG) programs and rationales behind these changes. It will involve comparing different program requirements and providing conformity and gap analysis. It will also involve presenting these findings along with recommendations for Green-e Climate to achieve program goals relative to existing and future program endorsements.

This work could be categorized as research and standard development. It would involve desktop research and analysis, preparing briefs and research summaries, preparing and giving presentations on findings, and some Governance Board engagement.

Qualifications
We are looking for someone with carbon market experience, preferably specific experience with the CDM and/or VCS programs (e.g. research/academic, project development, project validation or verification), along with strong writing and communications skills.

3. Green-e Volunteer

Part-Time Position
Posting Date: April 10, 2013
Application Deadline: Continuous recruitment

Overview
Center for Resource Solutions is seeking a part-time volunteer to assist with various research and program related activities for the Green-e Energy and Green-e Marketplace programs.

Green-e Energy offers certification and verification of renewable energy programs and products, and is North America's leading independent consumer protection program for the sale of renewable energy in the retail market.

Green-e Marketplace is a unique certification program that recognizes organizations using certified renewable energy and/or carbon offsets and enables them to demonstrate their environmental commitment through the use of the nationally recognized Green-e logo.

This is a great opportunity to gain practical renewable energy, climate change, and nonprofit office experience, and to be exposed to a variety of topics and organizations in the renewable energy sector. The volunteer should expect to split time among the following types of activities; others may be available based on the volunteer's interest and ability, and CRS's needs:

Research. Areas of research generally include international electricity markets, government policy, stakeholder mapping, renewable energy certification programs, renewable energy purchasers, certification programs that support renewable energy, renewable energy mandates, electricity oversight activities, and marketing materials and practices. Planning and conducting program outreach is also a possibility. Ideally, candidates will be able to analyze and synthesize information to produces summary briefs. Green-e Marketplace program-related research will also include information on the printing, paper, and graphic design industries, with some opportunity for outreach and event planning. Higher-level research projects for both programs are also an option if candidate demonstrates interest in and familiarity with renewable energy and carbon markets.
Administration and Data Systems. Various support roles as necessary, including business process streamlining and data processing.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent internet research skills, organizational skills, Microsoft Excel and Salesforce competency, and a passion for renewable energy. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility, climate change, renewable energy, and carbon offsets is a plus, as is experience with renewables outside of the US. Half time commitment for 3 months or equivalent is desired.

4. Summer Legal Intern

Part-time Position
Posting Date: April 10, 2013
Application Deadline: Continuous recruitment

Overview
The Center for Resource Solutions is looking for legal interns for summer 2013, fall 2013 and spring 2014. Summer internships would be full time. During the school year we would prefer at least 15 hours/week with preference for interns that would stay for multiple terms.

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 register trademarks, helped to index the organization's intellectual property, presented to the organization on intellectual property fundamentals, memos on copyright issues, and aided in the development of internal policies. Students with an interest in trademarks, contracts, renewable energy policy, consumer protection, and environmental policy are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications
Law students only.

5. Meeting Department Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and logistical support for conference staff
Assist with outreach for the conference via email and telephone
Serve as liaison to conference agenda planning committee
- Organize and disseminate abstract materials submitted for review
- Schedule and facilitate conference calls for committee review of submissions
- Data entry and tracking related to conference speakers and other conference related activities, including processing speaker agreements and collecting speaker bios
- Organizing presentation submissions
- Follow-up with chosen presenters to ensure all necessary information is received
Help organize and prepare materials shipped to conference
Perform Administrative duties for the office
- Process incoming & outgoing mail
- Coordinate bulk mailings
- Order and manage office and kitchen supplies
- Schedule meetings with multiple parties
- o Record brief minutes for weekly staff meetings & distribute to absent staff
Interact via telephone with stakeholders, marketers, subcontractors and the general public
Assist Development & Executive Director with other events & campaigns
Complete other projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Self-starter that has excellent organizational skills
High-level of comfort contacting clients by phone and email in a professional manner
Excellent people skills
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel mandatory, Salesforce experience a plus
Able to organize information and document results for future reporting
Able to think creatively and strategically, as well as multi-task
Possess strong oral and written skills, as well as the ability to work well with a team
Prepared to work in a fast-paced, professional office setting
Interest in meeting and events planning, experience a plus
Sense of humor mandatory

Compensation and Scheduling
This position pays $15 per hour. The Administrative Assistant is expected to work from the CRS office in the Presidio of San Francisco. The schedule of hours spent in the office is flexible so long as s/he is present 20 hours per week.

6. Meeting Department Intern

Part-time Position – May-September 2013
Posting Date: April 10, 2013
Application Deadline: Continuous recruitment

Overview
The nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions is seeking an intern for the Events and Meetings Department (5 - 15 hours a week) from May through September to assist in the planning and coordination of our annual conference, Renewable Energy Markets. If you like to problem solve and find realistic solutions that are a constant part of the event world, this is for you. This internship will give you the opportunity to receive training in the area of green event planning - apply what you've learned in the classroom to real life situations!

The intern will work closely with CRS' Conference and Event Planner on all logistical aspects of the event's production. While tasks will be varied across the meeting planning spectrum, duties will mainly focus on supporting the conference’s tradeshow and awards program

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and logistical support for conference staff
- Assist in selling booths
- Act as liaison to exhibitors on any set-up or pre-conference questions
- Act as liaison to tradeshow company
Serve as point-person for award winners of the conference's award program
- Ensure all documents are received from awards winners
- Answer travel and conference questions for award winners
Assist with outreach for the conference via email and telephone
Assist with marketing of tradeshow and awards program through Social Media
Assist Development & Executive Director with other events & campaigns
Complete other projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Interest in meeting and events planning, experience a plus
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Salesforce experience a plus
Able to organize information and document results for future reporting
Able to think creatively and strategically, as well as multi-task
Possess strong oral and writing skills, as well as the ability to work well with a team
Prepared to work in a fast-paced, professional office setting

This is a great opportunity to gain practical conference & meeting planning experience with exposure to a variety of topics and organizations in the renewable energy sector. The intern will be expected to work from the CRS office in the Presidio of San Francisco. If you are interested in earning credits through an internship program, CRS will work with you to design a program including projects to meet your educational goals.

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.

CRS does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation or disability. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CRS provides a robust benefits package for full-time employees including a matching program for 401(k) retirement and commute benefits. CRS is located in the Thoreau Center for Sustainability in San Francisco's Presidio National Park.

Learn more:
www.resource-solutions.org
www.renewableenergymarkets.com
www.green-e.org

Jobs