{"id":131,"date":"2013-01-17T13:12:53","date_gmt":"2013-01-17T18:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/?p=131"},"modified":"2013-01-17T13:12:53","modified_gmt":"2013-01-17T18:12:53","slug":"program-associate-with-alliance-to-save-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/2013\/01\/17\/program-associate-with-alliance-to-save-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Associate with Alliance to Save Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Alliance to Save Energy seeks Program Associate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Description<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Alliance to Save Energy is seeking a full-time Program Associate to assist with implementation of its PowerSave Campus Program.\u00a0 The Program Associate will work in the Alliance\u2019s Oakland, CA office or from a home office in the LA area.\u00a0 Headquartered in Washington, DC, the nonprofit Alliance to Save Energy (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ase.org\" target=\"5WCTXtiygh5Q_D5akvNTzaA\">www.ase.org<\/a>) promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security.<\/p>\n<p>The PowerSave Campus Program is a student-driven energy efficiency and workforce education and training initiative currently serving 23 campuses nationwide, including 16 in California.\u00a0 The program employs and manages paid student interns to develop and implement projects that promote careers in the sustainability field, generate energy savings on campus, increase awareness of the importance of energy efficiency, and encourage the infusion of sustainability concepts into academic curricula.\u00a0 Over 75 university students are employed yearly through the PowerSave Campus Program, each trained to emerge as a highly skilled sustainability and energy efficiency professional at the time of graduation.\u00a0 For more information about the program, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ase.org\/powersavecampus\" target=\"5WCTXtiygh5Q_D5akvNTzaA\">www.ase.org\/powersavecampus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates must have exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills, along with experience in project management, team building, public speaking, and meeting facilitation.\u00a0 In addition, candidates should be self-starters who can juggle multiple tasks with minimum supervision, have a good eye for detail and, at the same time, be capable of seeing the bigger picture. Experience working with campus sustainability initiatives is desirable, and a familiarity with energy efficiency technologies is a definite plus.<\/p>\n<p>The Program Associate will work in the Alliance to Save Energy\u2019s field office located in downtown Oakland, CA which houses a small, collegial, and busy team of environmental education professionals.\u00a0 Consideration may also be given to candidates in the Los Angeles area who would be willing to work from home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specific Program Associate duties include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Campus Lead Duties with Intern Teams (approx. 40%)<\/span><br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage PowerSave Campus intern teams on 3-4 campuses<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure interns understand team responsibilities and complete program deliverables in a timely fashion<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oversee and advise intern project implementation and evaluation \u2013 projects may be technical, educational, and\/or workforce-oriented in nature<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitate partnerships with key administrators, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders on campus<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recruit, interview, hire, and train new PowerSave Campus interns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit campuses approximately once per term, or as needed<\/li>\n<li>Conduct weekly conference calls with intern teams<\/li>\n<li>Review and edit team monthly newsletters, project proposals, and marketing materials<\/li>\n<li>Ensure a positive experience for all interns and serve as mediator for team conflicts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Administrative Responsibilities (approx. 25%) <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write and edit narrative monthly reports to program funders<\/li>\n<li>Track metrics for intern projects and program as a whole<\/li>\n<li>Track program expenses and create expense reports<\/li>\n<li>Other tasks as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Program Development, Innovation, &amp; Marketing (approx. 10%)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actively identify opportunities to add value to the PowerSave Campus Program<\/li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with the Alliance to Save Energy Education Team (in Washington DC, Oakland, and Santa Barbara) to plan and develop new initiatives as needed<\/li>\n<li>Research emerging energy policy and technologies as applicable to the program and develop new projects<\/li>\n<li>Develop program marketing materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Special Event\/Conference Planning (approx. 25%)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate with Alliance to Save Energy colleagues to plan and implement semiannual program-wide PowerSave Campus conferences<\/li>\n<li>Arrange meeting rooms, hotel lodging, transportation and\/or catering for event<\/li>\n<li>Organize and\/or facilitate workshops and training sessions to support intern development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bachelor\u2019s degree in environmental studies, energy, education, or other applicable field; Master\u2019s degree a plus<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1-2 years full-time professional experience preferred<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Campus organizing, sustainability work, budgeting, and\/or nonprofit experience a plus<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job requirements:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated project management skills and dedication to environmental causes, specifically those related to energy efficiency<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail-oriented, and reliable<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exceptionally strong writing skills<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent communication and people skills<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong public speaking skills<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong project planning and facilitation skills<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong budget management and administrative skills<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to deal with fluid work situations<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Willingness to learn and apply new concepts and skills<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Willingness to travel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other preferred skills:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience working with college-level students<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in energy-related field, especially energy efficiency<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Technical knowledge of and\/or hands-on experience conducting energy audits<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience setting and monitoring financial budgets<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience with data analysis<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of website design and maintenance<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Familiarity with design software (e.g. Publisher, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation: <\/strong>Full-time entry level, salaried Program Associate position with excellent benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start date<\/strong>: The position begins approximately February 4, 2013.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease e-mail resume, cover letter, and one writing sample to Meghan Kearns at mkearns@ase.org, to be accepted on a rolling basis <strong>through<\/strong> <strong>January 27, 2013<\/strong>.\u00a0 <strong>No calls, please.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alliance to Save Energy seeks Program Associate Position Description The Alliance to Save Energy is seeking a full-time Program Associate to assist with implementation of its PowerSave Campus Program.\u00a0 The Program Associate will work in the Alliance\u2019s Oakland, CA office &hellip; 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