Green Collar Blog

Roundup of Upcoming Green Event Discounts

As many job seekers know, networking can be a helpful part of the job search process.  One opportunity for networking is at panel sessions, conferences, or other events.  Below are links to discounts to upcoming cleantech and green job-related events taking place.  If your organization would like to offer a discount please contact us.

July 14 - Palo Alto, CA
World Water Crisis: Technology Based Solutions

July 15 - Atlanta, GA
CareerEco Summer Breakfast Series #2

July 15 - Danville, CA
Raising Money for Your Cleantech Software Company

July 21 - Palo Alto, CA
The Current State of the CleanTech Bubble

August 3-4 - Pasadena, CA
Green Tech Connect Forum

Green Jobs Network and Net Impact SF Professional Chapter Present Green Jobs Event on July 8th

On Wednesday, July 8th the San Francisco Professional Chapter of Net Impact and Green Jobs Network (producers of this blog) will present a program which will be a practical discussion on understanding the green jobs sector and tips for job seekers.  This program will feature three speakers (bios listed below) and include time for audience members to share their job search insights and suggestions.

This event will take place from 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m at Cafe International, 508 Haight Street, San Francisco.  Cafe International is accessible via public transportation -- take J, K, L, or M MUNI lines from downtown to Church Street station.

This event is free to the public, but advance registration is strongly requested.

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Event speakers:

Leonard Adler is the founder of Green Jobs Network, a social enterprise with a mission to connect people who are seeking jobs that focus on environmental or social responsibility with jobs and career development resources. He has worked in the private and non-profit sectors for organizations including FindLaw and Equal Justice Works and is the recipient of a social entrepreneurship grant from the Echoing Green Foundation. Leonard has a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was a Public Interest Law Scholar and co-founded the Georgetown Journal on Fighting Poverty. He also has a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and received a Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Political Science from Stanford University. Leonard is a Net Impact member

Jim Cassio is a career information and workforce development consultant to workforce boards, educational entities, and private corporations involved in career information or talent management. His newest book (with co-author, Alice Rush) is called Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future. His work involves industry, occupation, job and skills research, data analysis, technical writing, and resource product development. In recent years, Jim has been focusing much of his research on green jobs/careers and published the Green Careers Resource Guide in 2007. Jim is an experienced trainer and workshop facilitator, and conducts popular seminars on Green Jobs and Careers.

Christina Gilyutin, Director of Development and Chief Career Counselor at Bright Green Talent, attended Stanford University, spent some time living in Jackson Hole, WY before heading over to the University of Michigan's Erb Institute of Global Sustainable Enterprise earning a joint MBA/MS in Natural Resources and Environment. She's been a Net Impact member since 2005 and served on the board of Michigan's chapter which has been named Chapter of the Year for 3 years running. While at Stanford, Christina captained the varsity lacrosse team and continues to play with the San Francisco club team.

Green Job of the Day: Fade to Green Program Manager, Green For All (Oakland, CA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Fade to Green Program Manager
Organization: Green For All
Location: Oakland, California

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. The complete job announcement and application information is available here.

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Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Green for All advocates for local, state and federal policies and funding for quality job creation, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy.

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The Fade to Green Program Manager is directly responsible for implementing the Fade to Green Program, Green for All’s campaign for green awareness and economic development of the African American community. The program includes community organizing, external communications, interaction with the business community, youth programs, and strategizing around recovery funds.

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Green Job of the Day: GreenPoint Rated Project Manager, Build It Green (Berkeley, CA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: GreenPoint Rated Project Manager
Organization: Build It Green
Location: Berkeley, California

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. The complete job announcement and application information is available here.  The application deadline is 8:00am on Monday, June 29th.

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Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient buildings in California. Supported by a solid foundation of outreach and education, Build It Green connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings. Build It Green fosters collaboration with key stakeholder groups to accelerate the adoption of green building practices, policies, and programs.

The GreenPoint Rated program provides an objective, third-party verification system that helps consumers find green homes, understand green benefits, and recognize green features. Conservation of natural resources, increased energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality are just a few of the benchmarks a home must meet.

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This position requires a flexible schedule, as some responsibilities involve evening and weekend activities. The ideal candidate will possess three distinct skill sets: (1) experience related to green building and energy efficiency; (2) hands-on experience with residential construction practices; and (3) communication and planning skills.

Project Managers are key staff members, responsible for the success of the program, under the supervision of the Program Manager. They oversee Associate-level staff and act in the role of the Program Manager in his/her absence. The nature of the program requires individuals with exceptional leadership qualities including strategic thinking, well-rounded communication skills, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, enthusiasm, commitment to a team, positive contribution, and technical expertise.

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Next Event in CareerEco Summer Breakfast Series in Atlanta to Take Place on July 15 (Discount Available)

On July 15, CareerEco will present the second program in its summer breakfast series  This event will feature the following speakers:

• Alan Gray - Director, US F&S Corporate Citizenship/Office Sustainability, Accenture
• Ken Strassner - Vice President, Global Environment, Safety, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Steve Bessett - Founder and CTO, EcoSMART

This event will take place from 7:00 am - 9:00 am at the Centergy Building - 75 Fifth Street, NW - 3rd Floor Wayne Hodges Room, Atlanta, GA 30308.  Additional program information and online registration is available here.

Thanks to our friends at CareerEco, readers of Green Collar Blog can receive a 25% discount on tickets to this event. To receive the discount, please use code "GreenJobsNetwork" when registering.  Students can attend at no charge if registered in advance and presentation of student ID at the door.

Save the Date! July 8 - Green Jobs Event in San Francisco

Just a brief note -- the San Francisco Professional Chapter of Net Impact and Green Jobs Network (producers of this blog) will be presenting a free program on July 8th which will be a practical discussion on understanding the green jobs sector and tips for job seekers.  Initial program information is available here, with additional details to follow.

Green Job of the Day: Senior Electrical Engineer, Solar Design Associates (Harvard, MA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Senior Electrical Engineer
Organization: Solar Design Associates
Location: Harvard, Massachusetts

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. The complete job announcement and application information is available here.

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Solar Design Associates (Harvard, MA) is the nation's premier design / engineering firm specializing in renewable energy systems for buildings. Over 25 years, the interdisciplinary firm has earned an international reputation for the pioneering integration of renewable energy systems - especially photovoltaics - with buildings. Our projects include: the 1st solar-powered Olympics, the US Mission to the UN, the SF Giants Stadium, the 1st solar-powered neighborhood, the 1st zero-energy, solar-powered residence, the 1st zero-energy college academic building, the 1st wind-powered college campus and three solar systems at the White House. We are currently working on numerous Zero Net Energy projects in MA and throughout the country.

SDA is looking for licensed professional Electrical Engineers. SDA offers motivated engineers the opportunity to join a fast-paced, creatively challenging design team in the rapidly growing field of renewable energy. Responsibilities include working with our experienced team to design/engineer solar electric and wind energy systems, provide engineering calculations, produce construction documents, field assessments, review feasibility reports, and provide installation oversight and systems commissioning. You will interface with clients, architects, utility representatives and code officials, as well as oversee and guide up-and-coming engineers in training. Project involvement will range from custom, energy-autonomous residences to commercial, institutional and retail. Travel opportunities abound within and outside the US.

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Green Job of the Day: County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Program Coordinator (Santa Rosa, CA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Energy and Sustainability Program Coordinator
Organization: County of Sonoma
Location: Santa Rosa, California

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. The complete job announcement and application information is available here.  The application deadline is June 29, 2009.

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The Energy and Sustainability Program Coordinator is a new position, and under the general direction of the Energy and Sustainability Manager, works closely with County departments, other local government agencies, community groups, consultants, business owners and individuals, and has significant involvement with energy projects in County buildings. This position requires extensive communication and coordination between Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and General Services, and between the local government partnership, Sonoma County Energy Watch (SCEW), and the Sonoma County Auditor/Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ACTTC) on issues related to the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP)

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Green Job of the Day: Executive Director, Appalachian Sustainable Development (Abingdon, VA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Executive Director
Organization: Appalachian Sustainable Development
Location: Abingdon, Virginia

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. The complete job announcement and application information is available here.

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Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) seeks an experienced, creative, visionary, and entrepreneurial leader to fill the position of Executive Director. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and flexible individual with a personal interest and investment in sustainable development. The candidate should additionally have a distinguished record in leading organizations and a history of working effectively within and across low-wealth communities, public institutions, and private business.

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Green Job of the Day: Weatherization Field Superintendent, Longs Peak Energy Conservation (Longmont, CO)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Weatherization HVAC Installer / Supervisor
Organization: Longs Peak Energy Conservation
Location: Longmont, CO

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. The complete job announcement and application information is available here.  The application deadline is June 18.

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Boulder County’s Longs Peak Energy Conservation (LPEC) Program is seeking a Weatherization Field Superintendent. The Weatherization Field Superintendent will oversee approximately ten crews in performing home energy conservation weatherization retrofits and heating system replacements and repairs and will be responsible for completing 900 units of weatherization according to Colorado Weatherization Assistant Program (WAP), DOE program policies and procedures, passing state inspections with quality and client satisfaction

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