Build It Green is seeking a Government Relations Manager - Berkeley

Build It Green is seeking a Government Relations Manager to manage and
expand participation in Build It Green's Public Agency Councils and
support local government programs and policies through comprehensive
training and education.

Key responsibilities include:

* Creation of a public agency outreach plan to actively engage
public agencies as green building change agents, including a visible
Build It Green presence at League of California Cities events, outreach
to regional Councils of Governments, Mayors' Councils, and Metropolitan
Planning Organizations, and direct contact with individual agencies and
opinion leaders.

* Management of Build It Green's Public Agency Council chapters
in the Bay Area, Southern California and the Central Valley, including
recruitment of new participants and strategic direction.

* Building and maintaining strong relationships with public
agency staff, management, and elected and appointed officials.

* Develop model policies, programs and other resources; expand
and refine Build It Green's Implementation Toolkit for public agencies;
research and publish white papers, progress reports, and press articles
relating to green building policy in California.

* Coordinate with Build It Green's professional training and
technical staff to develop and provide training resources to elected and
appointed officials, management, and staff, including planners, plan
checkers, building inspectors, and resource specialists (e.g., energy,
water, stormwater, recycling).

* Coordinate with other program managers to facilitate public
agency participation and support for GreenPoint Rated, Green Home Tours,
professional trainings, and other Build It Green programs.

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.

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Californians for Solar and Clean Energy

Californians for Solar and Clean Energy
Field Organizer Job Description
Background
Californians for Solar and Clean Energy is a campaign coalition of climate scientists, economists,
consumers, public health and environmental organizations and business leaders working to
pass the Solar and Clean Energy Act(SACE).A California statewide ballot proposition that will
appear on the November 2008 General Election ballot.
The Solar and Clean Energy Act will advance solar and clean energy production in California’s
vast desert lands. The Act requires that by 2025 at least 50% of the electricity used in California
comes from solar and clean energy. The ballot proposition will create thousands of jobs in
California, boost our energy independence, help stop global warming pollution, and curb the
building of coal and dirty energy power plants.
Job Description
Californians for Solar and Clean Energy is currently seeking to hire experienced grassroots field
organizers who will utilize a combination of traditional organizing tactics and innovative new
organizing tools to carry out the campaign’s voter education program. Positions are from July
2008 to November 15th 2008.
Field staff will focus their efforts on volunteer recruitment, voter education, Get‐Out –the‐Vote
activities and coordination of community events and public activities. A field organizer will be
expected to:
• Recruit, train, mobilize and manage volunteers.
• Successfully carry out a house meeting program, phone banking and precinct walking
activities.
• Develop and implement local media campaigns
• Train volunteers to carry out the Californian’s for Solar and Clean Energy house meeting
program and voter education program
• Build coalitions and networks with community leaders, elected officials, organizations,
etc .., in their community
• Organize, manage and coordinate media events, rallies, town halls and other public
events.
Qualifications
Candidates interested in this position must have the desire, skills and determination to work in
an exciting, fast paced and demanding organization. Candidates must be extremely flexible and
organized, willing to accommodate sudden changes in strategy and tasks, work weekends and
long hours, travel and/or be willing to relocate for the duration of the campaign.
Candidates must be goal‐oriented, possess leadership skills, enjoy working in groups and in a
collaborative environment, be able to recruit and motivate a wide range of people and have a
strong commitment to protecting the environment and fighting global climate change.
Strong communication skills and proficiency with the internet and computers are required.
All applicants must possess a valid drivers license and auto insurance.
At least two year s of organizing experience is preferred but not required.
College education preferred but not required
Other Qualifications:
• Ability to recruit and mobilize volunteers
• Experience coordinating phone banks, precinct walks and GOTV activities (preferred)
• Experience with MS Word and Excel
• Self‐Motivated
• Able to work independently
• Patience, persistence and flexibility
• Ability and willingness to work long hours in stressful situations
• Ability to take direction from supervisors
• Ability to work in and with diverse communities
Salary & Benefits
Salary ranges from $3,000 to $3,500 per month. This is an independent contractor position.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a written resume, which includes any practical and formal
background experience/training as well as at least three references.
Please submit materials via e‐mail to solarinfo@solarandcleanenergy.org, by fax (916) 444‐5240
or by mail to 1830 N Street Sacramento, CA 95811.

San Joaquin Regional Education Coordinator

San Joaquin Regional Education Coordinator Position Available with the
Center for Land-Based Learning

This full time position offers an opportunity to be a leader in the Central
Valley and help valley teens learn about their valley-- its assets and its
challenges. The Coordinator heads up two hands-on learning programs and
partners with various agencies, and restoration companies and landowners in
bringing yearlong placed-based environmental restoration projects to valley
high school classes. Local farms and ranches become outdoor classrooms
where students learn first hand about the challenges and joys of
agriculture as all strive towards sustainability.

The successful applicant will be able to work independently and be a
self-starter who can coordinate, organize, build and maintain healthy
relationships, write grants and lead project teams at field days throughout
the school year. Outreach to the greater San Joaquin county community will
also be part of the responsibilities. Experience in coordinating programs
and volunteers as well as working with youth is desirable. Knowledge and
understanding of the Central Valley and current issues as well as either a
teaching or science background working with youth will also be of value.
Computer and internet skills are required as well. Benefits are provided.

Application deadline: June 30, 2008
For more information and to answer any questions, contact Susie Douglas
at susied370@yahoo.com
Website: www.landbasedlearning.org

Susie Douglas
San Joaquin Regional Coordinator
SLEWS Program and FARMS Leadership Program
Center for Land-Based Learning
PO Box 68
Lockeford, CA 95237
office 209-727-3129
cell 916-813-3889
www.landbasedlearning.org

SEASONAL BOTANY/ECOLOGY POSITIONS

SEASONAL BOTANY/ECOLOGY POSITIONS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
FROM: CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
DATE: 05/12/2008
The California Native Plant Society is seeking applicants for up to 12 Botanist/Ecologist positions for field work in the spring/summer 2008. At least three of these positions may extend into April 2009. Successful candidates will participate in vegetation inventory and mapping projects in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Candidates will be hired as either a Team Leader or a Field Assistant, depending on qualifications and experience. They will be hired to work either out of the main office in Sacramento or the satellite office in Fresno. Employees will be expected to live within commuting distance of their office though they will participate in 3-5 day sampling missions, usually camping overnight.
The principal focus of this work will support a vegetation mapping and classification project in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and the San Joaquin Valley ecosystems of California. As defined here, this includes the foothills above the Central Valley to around 1200 m in elevation, as well as the Carrizo Plain, Temblor Range, Elk Hills, and the San Joaquin Valley south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in plant ecology, landscape ecology, botany, geography, and conservation in California.
The CNPS seasonal botany/ecology positions offer experience in the collection of field survey data using standardized CNPS vegetation protocols. CNPS maintains a uniform system for vegetation sampling, vegetation classification and mapping, and plant information databases. Developed over the past 15 years by CNPS, these systems are used by both government and non-government institutions. Physical job requirements include sitting, driving, carrying, lifting, standing, and hiking. The position requires the ability to work long field days under rigorous conditions (including inclement conditions), to hike in rugged terrain, and to lift/carry equipment that is up to 1/3 of your body weight.
Qualifications for the successful applicant include the following:
. Basic knowledge of plant taxonomy and vegetation sampling techniques.
. Identification of plants to the species level, with a focus on the identification of California’s Central Valley
and Sierra Nevada Flora.
. Proven ability to conduct fieldwork in varied environmental conditions, including inclement weather and
poison oak.
. Good organizational skills, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
. Undergraduate degree in biology, botany, or a related field - OR - work towards an undergraduate
degree with completed courses including plant taxonomy, field botany, sampling design, or related
courses.
. Ability to take direction and to work well in a team setting.
. Ability to drive 4X4 vehicles over variable terrain.
. A valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance, and a safe driving record are required.
Additional experience / skills for Team Leaders:
. Strong background in California plant identification and experience conducting vegetation sampling.
. Ability to lead field assistants and ensure safe working environment while navigating in variable terrain.
. Ability to coordinate daily field tasks.
. Manage data for field team, ensuring data are recorded and entered accurately, consistently, and
efficiently.
. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
. Experience using GPS (Global Positioning System) units and other plant survey equipment (e.g., tape
measure, compass).
. Experience with databases and/or spreadsheets.
The salary is offered at $13.50 to $16.70 per hour, commensurate with experience. These are full-time, temporary field positions, beginning in May 2008 and extending through August 2008. Additional work is available for some Team Leaders from September 2008 to April 2009, in the field and office. Extended employment may be possible through future grants/contracts.
To apply, submit the following materials: cover letter of interest, résumé or curriculum vitae, and three references (including reference name, address, phone number, and email). Please indicate whether you are applying for the Team Leader and/or Field Assistant positions. The primary contact is Jennifer Buck, Vegetation Ecologist. Send your application materials via post mail, fax, or email to:
California Native Plant Society
2707 K Street, Suite 1
Sacramento, CA 95816
Attn: Vegetation Positions
Fax: (916) 447-2727
Email: jbuck@cnps.org.
Application deadline and interview: Review of applications will begin immediately, and hiring will occur by late May 2008. Please see the CNPS website for a detailed description of the jobs, and descriptions of the CNPS organization and Vegetation Program at www.cnps.org.
The California Native Plant Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

Oakland Community Strategies for Sustainability and Justice Program:

May 2008 posting

Job Opening
Community Strategies for Sustainability and Justice Program:
Research Assistant


The Pacific Institute is seeking a part-time summer research assistant for the Community Strategies for Sustainability and Justice (CSSJ) Program. Founded in 1987 and based in Oakland, California, the Institute works to develop solutions to the related problems of environmental protection, economic development, and human health from the local to the international level. The CSSJ program was launched in 1995 to assist communities in addressing critical human health and environmental issues. Our program work includes community based participatory action research, technical and policy analysis, community education, and leadership development.

Position Description
The Institute is seeking a part-time research assistant (RA) who can conduct research and writing for the West Contra Costa County Neighborhood Indicators Project (WCIP), a community-driven action research process focused on environmental, economic, and community health issues. These issues include: youth programs, public lighting, city parks, illegal dumping, lead poisoning, liquor store concentrations, and oral histories of community leaders.



We seek an energetic, organized and confident person with strong research and analytical abilities, writing skills, and motivation. Graduate students are encouraged to apply. Specific responsibilities include:



Identifying, contacting, and receiving neighborhood-level data from various data sources;
Coordinating neighborhood-level data sharing with research partners;
Formatting data for statistical and geographic analysis;
Analyzing and presenting data to community partners;
Completing literature reviews and other background research on each issue;
Writing draft chapters for the final indicators report and related fact sheets and media outreach materials, integrating data and background research with community-developed solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and educational or experiential background in urban planning, sociology, public health, environmental health, geography, environmental science, or related field;
Excellent research skills;
Strong writing skills with the ability to write about technical material for a community audience;
Ability to verbally communicate, technical, scientific, or policy information to a lay audience;
A working understanding of and commitment to environmental, economic, and other social justice movements;
Demonstrated ability to work with a people from diverse backgrounds;
Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and a true enjoyment of managing multiple tasks at once;
Excellent computer skills, including fluency with Word, Excel, and the Internet;
Experience with community-based participatory research or participatory action research a plus.


Time and Compensation
The research assistant will work between 10 and 20 hours a week. Compensation is on an hourly basis and is competitive, commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure
Please send a brief cover letter, resume, and research writing sample to: Eli Moore at the Pacific Institute, 654 13th Street, Oakland, California 94612. Hard copy, faxes (510 251-2203), or email (emoore@pacinst.org) are acceptable. No phone calls please.



Anticipated Start Date is June 2nd 2008 or sooner; position is open until filled. This is a Summer position that will end in late August 2008.



Pacific Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Controller Job Sun Light and Power East Bay

Controller Job Posting
For
Sun Light and Power - The Solar Experts since 1976
www.sunlightandpower.com

Does the thought of working for a Green Technology company excite you? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity with one of the fastest growing Green companies in the Bay Area. Long recognized as a great place to work, the company is ready for its next stage. Can you be the one to help lead us there? A prime requirement is a strong interest in our technology, making California less dependent on foreign oil and a passion for doing great financial work. The position reports to the COO.

Help move Sun Light and Power (SL & P) our small private company to the next level. Although we are still small, we are not a start up; we are actually the pioneers of green technology of over 32 years.
As an early player in a Green Tech space, there is a rich history in this organization. We are leveraging years of excellence and considerable experience to grow the company by 30 - 40% annually in recent years.

If you have strong leadership skills, green values personally and professionally, and want to not only build and lead the Accounting/Finance Group of SL & P, but also to grow yourself in the career path of Green Technology, the SL & P Management team would welcome the opportunity to meet you!

With your leadership, you will help to upgrade our financial systems and reporting, cement our market position, and move in new directions with financial support.

Company Profile:

Sun Light and Power (SL & P), The Bay Area's oldest installer of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic (PV) systems is experiencing rapid start-up like growth in the hot solar energy. For further information on our organization, please see our website: www.sunlightandpower.com

Responsibilities:

* Controller will report to the COO and have 5 team members to manage and lead
* Ten or more years of relevant Finance and Accounting experience, preferably some of which involves services delivery and manufacturing
* Construction background required
* General Contractor's experience Needed to understand business
* Knowledge of American Contractor's Software
* Thorough understanding of Accounting practices and other compliance issues
* Cash/Flow Management a must
* Experience with at least one organization of 100+ employees
* Strong interpersonal/organization skills
* Demonstrated leadership experience in escalating issues as needed
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
* Strong conflict resolution skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Strong leadership skills
* Minimum of bachelor's degree with preference for Accounting, Business or Finance degree program
* CPA highly desirable
* Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality


Compensation: Dependent on Experience

Please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration to jobs@sunlightandpower.com. Please indicate Controller Position in the subject head. Contact person is: Ellen @ ellen@sunlightandpower.com. If you have any questions, please email her directly and she will respond to inquiries.

**Due to the great number of resumes we receive daily, we regretfully are unable to respond individually to each person interested in our company, or answer inquiries regarding the status of a particular resume. If there is interest in interviewing you for an available position within our company, a representative from the Human Resources Department will contact you in the near future.**
Thank you for submitting your resume!

S.F. YOUTH TREE CARE PROGRAM ASSISTANT

FRIENDS OF THE URBAN FOREST
YOUTH TREE CARE PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Summary:

Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) is seeking an Education Assistant. Candidate will work directly with FUF’s Education Manager, who runs the Youth Tree Care Program, which consists of a crew of 24 at-risk youth, 14-18 years old. This is a six week long paid environmental and employment summer program for youth. Primary responsibilities will include tree care, tree planting, gardening, educational field trips, along with some career development and administrative work. This is a full-time, temporary position, duration specific (see below).

Work Schedule:

• Start date is June 9, 2008 and the end date is August 15, 2008. It is very important that you be able to commit to working these dates.
• 40 hours a week
• Some Saturdays required
• A camping trip at Rob Hill Campground, Presidio, San Francisco, from July 9th – 11th, 3 days and 2 nights

Required Skills:

• ISA Certified Arborist (or the equivalent) preferred but not required
• College degree or in college
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proficient with computers and basic programs including word, excel, databases, internet, email
• Have a positive “can-do” attitude
• Creatively able to problem solve

Job Responsibilities include:

I. YOUTH EXPERIENCE
• Working with and teaching at-risk youth
• Career counseling including demonstrating and teaching employability skills
• Conflict mediating and resolving
• Supervising youth in the field, in the classroom, and during public outings

II. TREE CARE, TREE PLANTING & GENERAL TREE EXPERIENCE
• Pruning of young trees (5 years and younger)
• Root pruning
• Planting #15 size street trees
• Species ID
• Conducting tree surveys which provide information about the tree’s health for doing future tree care work

III. DRIVING EXPERIENCE
• Must have a current CA Drivers License
• Must have a clean driving record
• Comfortable driving a 15 passenger van

Compensation:
• Seasonal, temporary position for FUF’s 6 week long Youth Tree Care Program in the summer of 2008 (with the potential to be considered for the 2009 summer program)
• $20-25 an hour, dependent on experience

Please submit a resume and at least three references that we may contact, to Nancy Strahan. Email: nancy@fuf.net. Fax: 415-561-6899. Mailing address: Attn Nancy Strahan, Friends of the Urban Forest, Building 1007, P.O. Box 29456, San Francisco, CA 94129. Interviews will start the week of June 2, 2008.

Architectural Project Manager

Project Manager: Thomas Dolan Architecture

TDA, an award-winning Oakland firm, is looking for a lead project manager
with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in wood frame and concrete design and
construction of multi-family housing and mixed use development; an
architectural license is not required but would be considered a plus.

As a potential member of TDA¹s staff, you:

* Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude and an upbeat, optimistic
spirit that communicates well with clients and associates.
* Are a strong designer at all scales, from conceptual to detailing, and
are comfortable working out designs in hand drawn sketches as well as 3D
modeling software.
* Are experienced at carrying projects through from beginning of design
to completion of construction, including managing a team internally and
coordinating project consultants as well as approval processes and
client interactions.
* Have some prior experience with green design and the ability to
pragmatically integrate such ideas and methods into a project with a
budget.

We are a small office that of about seven people at present, specializing in
live/work, multi-family housing and mixed use development. Please see our
work at http://www.live-work.com. Upcoming projects include 72 units of
affordable housing, and 97 units of mixed use work/live and housing. Both
projects are transit-oriented, being within a block of two different BART
stations.

While TDA designs primarily individual buildings, a portion of our work is
urban design, and an understanding of and some experience in urban
design‹one that is reflected in your design sensibility and portfolio--is
important. All of our projects are urban infill, and as Charter Members of
the Congress for the New Urbanism, this is an intentional commitment. TDA
designed the first new construction live/work projects ever built in the
United States. Thomas Dolan consults and writes codes for live/work in
cities all over North America, and is presently writing a book on the
subject, with a foreward by CNU founder Andres Duany.

We are an all-Macintosh office and we do our primary drafting in
Vectorworks, increasingly augmented by 3D design work in Sketchup. We offer
flexible hours and are open to partial telecommuting as appropriate to the
current job situation. TDA is located West of Jack London Square, and is a
thirteen minute walk from BART.

TDA offers competitive pay rates commensurate with experience, health
benefits, a profit sharing program, 401K retirement benefits, Commuter
Checks, and paid vacations and personal days. The atmosphere in our office
is casual and friendly, yet we produce work that displays a level of
professionalism that an office of any size would be proud of. If you are
interested in joining us, we would like to hear from you.
Please email td.arch@live-work.com with the following, all in pdf format:
1. cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, and why
we should consider you.
2. Your Resume/CV.
3. At least three work samples, including production as well as design work.

Thomas Dolan,
President
Thomas Dolan Architecture
Embarcadero West
173 Filbert Street
Oakland, CA 94607

tel. (510) 839 7200
fax (510) 839 7208

td.arch@live-work.com
http://www.live-work.com

A California Corporation

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Bay Area Open Space Council Job Listings

I have recently updated our Employment Opportunities page to include listings for the BAOSC's Special License Plate Coordinator, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, Sonoma County Ag Preservation and Open Space District, Solano Land Trust, and Acterra.


Please see all of the opportunities and more at: http://openspacecouncil.org/employment-opportunities


Thanks -


Elizabeth

Elizabeth Adam
Director of Marketing and Communications
Bay Area Open Space Council
510.834.8399 (office)
415.235.2756 (mobile)
www.openspacecouncil.org
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Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Assistant General Manager

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For other job postings, make sure to check our website: http://openspacecouncil.org/employment-opportunities.

Mills College Summer TA Env Science

Attention All: Earn while you help youth! $15.00 pr/hr.

Mills College Upward Bound Summer Program is seeking Teacher's Assistants (TA). Our summer courses and number of TAs are as such: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus all need 1 TA for each course, English needs 4 TAs, and Environmental Science needs 2 TAs.

TA Requirements:
Assist instructors during regular class times.
Tutor students who are having difficulties performing lesson after classes.
Assist instructors with grading assignment and miscellaneous student work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must at least be a college junior and present proof of proficiency in subject matter.
Candidate must have prior experience working with youth from diverse social and economic backgrounds as well as be able to demonstrate sensitivity in assisting students with diverse learning abilities.

All interested persons will find the application @ http://www.mills.edu/academics/grants_and_special_programs/trio/jobs.php
Application Deadline is May 23, 2008.