Green Business Program Manager

Urban Solutions is looking for a self-motivated Green Business Program Manager to further develop our Green Business Program. Our Green Business program educates and assists Bay Area businesses on why and how to “green” their businesses. The Green Business Program Manager will develop the program’s client base, conduct site visits of local businesses and create customized financial and environmental reports for clients. He/she will work both collaboratively and independently, and will provide direct client services.

Responsibilities Include:
• Conduct client outreach by making cold calls in person and via phone
• Conduct employee trainings on compost and recycling
• Perform sustainability analysis of small and medium-sized businesses (restaurants, office, retail, commercial)
• Conduct follow-up visits to assist clients with implementing recommendations
• Develop outcome reports and post-audit analysis for clients
• Support Fundraising department in identifying potential funders and drafting proposals
• Attend networking and business events which may take place after regular business hours
• Develop and maintain market outreach plans for targeted business sectors
Required Skills:
• Experience in sales
• Experience conducting analysis in one or more areas: energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion
• Familiarity with sustainable business practices and clients
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis, and product research
• Ability to clearly present audit findings and recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet research tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• College Degree: preferred major Environmental Studies or Business
• 5 years of work experience (at least 2 in the environmental sector)
Additional Desired Skills:
• Interest in and familiarity with sustainable business practices and “greening” the local economy
• Basic awareness of and familiarity with auditing tools used to measure resource and equipment usage.
• Familiarity with local energy, water, and waste utilities
• Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin or Spanish
• Graduate Degree
Salary range: 22,000 – 26,000 (3 days/wk) and attractive benefits package, plus bonus opportunity

Please submit resume, cover letter and writing sample via email. Unformatted resumes and cover letters will not be accepted. No phone calls please. Due to the high volume of applicants, Urban Solutions will not be able to respond to all applicants individually. We thank you in advance for your interest in Urban Solutions and our Green Business Program.

michelle@urbansolutionssf.org
Michelle Brady
Executive Assistant

For more information about Urban Solutions see www.urbansolutionssf.org