Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Facilities Manager

Job Announcement

we're looking for a new Facilities Manager, see listing below. Not to worry, we are not losing our beloved James Pelican, he's just going to be wearing a new hat- Congratulations to James, our new Redevelopment Project Manager!The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center would like to send out our warmest wishes for the holiday season. With the New Year just around the corner we are sending you our 2009 schedule of courses, events and tours. We hope to see you here in the coming year. See our website for more details (www.oaec.org).

Facilities Manager at theOccidental Arts and Ecology Center
Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC) is seeking a new Facilities Manager to be responsible for all repair, maintenance and new construction for the Center and the residential community. Applicants should have several years experience working in construction (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical etc.) and grounds management. Experience in green and natural building methods is also very desirable. The position of Facilities Manager is residential.We are looking for someone who is excited about working in a dynamic and growing non-profit. Through shared management of the organization. a premium set on personal responsibility, and commitment to a supportive, diverse, honest and open working environment, OAEC is the perfect organization for someone who is self-motivated, creative, and cares about making the world a more beautiful place for all beings. Please consult our website at www.oaec.org for the complete job description, requirements and compensation. Please do not call the office for more information.
2009 Schedule - Save the Date!
Please go to our website for more information.

COURSES:March 7 - 20 Permaculture Design CourseApril 18 Stormwater HarvestingApril 19 Roofwater CatchmentApril 26 Introduction to BirdingMay 9 Solar Hot Water WorkshopMay 29 - 31 Wood Shop for WomenJune 15 - 20 School Garden Teacher TrainingJune 21 - 25 Starting and Sustaining Intentional CommunitiesJune 26 - 28 Remembering Our WayJuly 27 - 31 School Garden Teacher TrainingAugust 2 Roofwater CatchmentAugust 3 - 5 Wood Shop for WomenAugust 10 - 14 School Garden Teacher TrainingAugust 29 - 30 Landscape PaintingSeptember 19 - October 2 Permaculture Design CourseOctober 24 - November 6 Permaculture Design CourseNovember 11 - 15 Starting and Sustaining Intentional CommunitiesDecember 4 - 6 Basins of RelationsTOURS:February 9 Permaculture Site TourFebruary 22 OAEC TourMarch 21 OAEC TourJune 6 OAEC TourJuly 19 OAEC TourAugust 1 OAEC TourAugust 16 Permaculture Site TourSeptember 27 OAEC TourOctober 3 OAEC TourEVENTS:April 11 - 12 Spring Plant Sale & ToursMay 2 - 3 Summer Plant Sale & ToursAugust 22 - 23 Fall Plant Sale & ToursSeptember 10 - 12 7th Annual Chautauqua Revue
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center(707) 874-1557 x201

Senior Associate, Building Efficiency Boulder, CO

Job Announcement Senior Associate, Building Efficiency Description: The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is seeking a Senior Associate to work on energy efficiency in the buildings sector in its Boulder, CO office. The responsibilities for this position include: Conduct analysis and advocate for adoption of state-of-the-art building energy codes at the state and local levels in the Southwest; Organize workshops, prepare case studies, and undertake other activities to encourage construction of new homes and commercial buildings that far surpass minimum energy code requirements; Evaluate new and emerging energy efficiency technologies for buildings and promote their adoption where appropriate; and Conduct outreach to raise awareness and increase the adoption of energy efficiency measures in existing homes and commercial buildings in the Southwest.The Senior Associate will carry out these activities in conjunction with other SWEEP staff and our state representatives.Qualifications: Applicants should have experience working on energy efficiency in buildings for a public interest group, private company such as a consulting or architectural firm, research institution, or government agency. Masters degree plus at least five years of experience or Bachelors degree plus at least eight years of experience. Strong analytical and communications skills, ability to work independently, and a personal commitment to a cleaner environment and more sustainable future. Experience working for a non-profit organization is also a plus. Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in a relaxed environment close to the mountains in Boulder, CO. Application Deadline: January 1, 2009 To apply, send brief cover letter and resume (no phone calls, please) to: Building Efficiency Program OpeningSWEEP2260 Baseline Rd. Suite 212Boulder, CO 80302SWEEP is a public interest organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. For more information, visit www.swenergy.orgSWEEP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability.

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

DECEMBER 2008 PLEASE CIRCULATE

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a part-time Community Organizer to be based in the Stockton CA area to organize communities in the Northern San Joaquin Valley on issues related to drinking water and public health. Clean Water Action (CWA) is a national citizens’ organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national research and education organization which promotes the public interest on issues relating to water, waste and toxics. CWA and CWF have operated locally staffed programs in the San Francisco Bay area since 1991, pursuing initiatives to improve public health and the environment through cleanup of contaminated waters, preventing pollution at the source and improving the accountability of agencies tasked with protecting water quality.

Primary responsibilities:
· Identify, recruit and train Latino leaders and advocates in the northern San Joaquin Valley in the Latino Leadership Series being developed in partnership with the Community Water Center and Latino Issues Forum
· Plan, organize, promote and conduct community meetings on issues related to water quality and community health.
· Develop training materials and presentations for community members and local water boards on issues and data relating to drinking water quality and regulation, water board management and upcoming legislation
· Advocate for needed changes before local, regional and state decision-making bodies
· Assist in public relations and media activities for project work in the Central Valley.
· Assist with fundraising activities as needed.
· Participate in program strategy development and planning meetings.

Qualifications:
· Paid or volunteer experience in issue organizing and/or electoral campaigns.
· Excellent bi-lingual (Spanish and English) oral and written communication skills.
· Experience with water and/or environmental issues desirable.
· Dedication to environmental and social justice issues affecting communities in the Central Valley.

Compensation:
· Full-time equivalent salary in high 30’s to low 40’s, depending on experience. Position will initially be part-time, 3 days per week. Attractive benefit package provided.

To Apply:
· Mail or email your resume to Miriam Gordon at mgordon@cleanwater.org or Clean Water Action, 111 New Montgomery Street, #600, San Francisco CA 94105. Internal candidates should contact their supervisor first.
· CWA and CWF are equal opportunity employers. Position open until filled.

SUSTAINABLE VENTURES OFFICE ASSISTANT, OAKLAND

SEE BELOW - TIME DATED

ECOVILLAGE ROOM AVAILABLE, Oaklsnd $500

ECOVILLAGE ROOM AVAILABLE January 1st or soonerInterested in living in an ecovillage in inner city Oakland? Wouldhelping to create a model of urban sustainability be of interest toyou? The 611 Ecovillage just might be the place you're looking for.THE HOME: Our ecovillage consists of two separate houses connected bya courtyard. The main house was built in 1908 and the back house wasbuilt in the 1920's, bungalow style. Both homes have craftsmandetailing (including hardwood floors, cove ceilings, a claw footbathtub) and have been updated with energy efficient appliances, abeautiful roof deck, compost bins, container gardens, a solar heatedhot tub, and many green renovations. Even though we're next to the980 freeway, there's plenty of privacy within our beautiful, eco-artsy home.THE LOCATION: 32nd Street and Martin Luther King Blvd. We're a tenminute walk from MacArthur BART, walking distance from downtownOakland, and a short bicycle distance from Lake Merritt andEmeryville.THE RENT: $500. Move-in costs: first plus $750 deposit.ABOUT USSix people share both houses. We're a "semi-collective,"meaning that we share responsibilities and basic foods but don't havethe requirements that many collectives have. For example, we sharemeals but not on a scheduled basis and have monthly house meetings.We're an assortment of green builders, artists, teachers/educatorsurban-conscious, eco-conscious, crafts people, salvage cookershome-made gourmet cookers, gardeners, board game playerssocializers, activists, (we even have a bionic member),activists bicyclists, hot spring lovers, musicians, andtravelers. We are queer friendly, involved with our communities.Some of us are vegan, some are vegetarian, and some are omnivores.We are a conscious home, an intentional community, and have a relationshipto our neighborhood.ABOUT YOU: You will need to attend house meetings (about once amonth), have good communication skills, and be interested in takinginitiative to make things happen in the house. You want to live in anecovillage.THE ROOM: The available room is large (12 x 14), has a large closet,cove ceiling,skylight, and walls covered with beautiful natural plasters.CONTACT US: Take a look at our website: www.611ecovillage.com.If you're interested please send a short bio to: 611EcoVillage@gmail.com

Sustainable Ventures Office Assistant Berkeley

Do you want to change the world? Are you very organized and have great intention and follow through? Join us!

Seeking Support Personnel Immediate Need 12/6/08
Administrative I
· Coordinate calendars, make appointments, answer the phone, liaise with other associates via email, and support services for the Executive Director
· Receive and distribute the mail (against written or communicated procedures)
· Make and track materials needed for upcoming appointments
· Prepare electronic and paper packets, send electronic, and hard copy packets as defined.
· Order supplies and organizes office space.
· File every paper and electronic item against a defined organizational system. Maintain indices as appropriate.
· Support SV's Move Readiness Plan and other Overhead Projects
· Communicate clearly with all associates; Answer the door, greet visitors, sign for and dispose of deliveries.
· This Assistant is Sustainable Ventures' face and voice. S/he needs to represents SV with diplomacy, imagination, and effectiveness.
· Prior Office Secretary/Admin experience and excellent attention to detail required. Most desirable would be someone, who is not easily flustered and can think independently when problems arise.
· Comfortable with routine computer maintenance: navigate around network drives, make backups, and perform regular system maintenance and upgrades.

Administrative II
· Perform and log regular basic computer maintenance including: Norton anti-virus, adaware, and disk defragmentation; liaison with IT associate.
· Maintain log of petty cash disbursals; submit payroll through EChx
· Collate, produce, and archive weekly bill Transmittal Report to bookkeeper against written procedures.
· File and keep current (maintain) project binders and libraries (electronic and paper)

Administrative III
· Create and maintain a drawdown list of tasks routinely prioritized with Executive Director.
· Serve as liaison with SV Board and Advisors, outside advisors, consultants, and vendors.
· Under light supervision, write letters and send to designee.
· Track (maintain) SV programs, particularly in outreach, fundraising, and conference activities

Technical Expertise
· Computer skill set includes Microsoft office--Word, Excel, Power Point; ACT; Palm software fluency; and understanding of contact databases. Experience with web-conferencing is a plus.

Send resume to: info@SustainableVentures.us. The position is a permanent-part-time position. Sustainable Ventures is an active equal opportunity employer. Office location is five blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station, and is on a Bicycle Boulevard. The only parking is street parking, which is 2 hours except with a permit.
Sustainable Ventures, a non-profit California educational corporation produces collective knowledge through educational materials and Working Groups. We work to ensure that people purchase, grow organizations, and invest based on integrated performance—social, environmental, governance, and financial factors—rather than financial performance alone. Check us out at www.SustainableVentures.us.

Program Assistant: Energy Efficiency Programs

Program Assistant: Energy Efficiency ProgramsThe Heschong Mahone Group is seeking a program assistant to provide administrative and organizational support for multifamily energy efficiency programs, beginning a new three-year funding cycle. This position will support multiple project managers. We seek a quick learner to help our team recruit energy efficient development projects and manage their participation in our programs. We desire an assertive and personable assistant who is a self starter, and an independent worker with the capacity to manage multiple tasks. This position requires heavy phone and database work, and good team coordination. Duties:* Initiate contact with potential program participants via phone, email and US mail, to qualify their participation and collect essential documentation* Independently manage all program applications and supporting documentation, including faxing, copying, scanning, filing, mailing, and shipping (may require short-distance driving).* Track the status of program participants, and coordinate with program team * Maintain CRM database on customer participation, and generate data reports* Support program marketing and training functions (i.e. print brochures, schedule trade shows, organize workshop logistics, etc.)* Perform Internet research functions* Back-up office receptionist duties, typically one hour per day* Other office duties as assignedRequirements:* Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills* Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat* Experience with Microsoft CRM, or other database software* Assertive but polished phone manner and interpersonal skills* Valid driver's license in the State of California* US resident or citizenPreferred:* An interest in energy efficiency and multi-family housing* An understanding of the residential construction industrySalary and BenefitsThe job is permanent, full time, and located in Fair Oaks, California, the home office of the Heschong Mahone Group. Salary is competitive ($12-$15/hr), with full benefits, including health care and 401(k). Work will begin January 5, 2009.About the Heschong Mahone GroupHMG, provides professional consulting services in the field of building energy efficiency. We also have offices in Oakland and Encinitas (San Diego). We specialize in applying our knowledge of building design, construction technology, policy development and program design to make buildings more energy efficient. HMG employs a team of motivated, experienced professionals, recruited for their potential to become leaders in their field. Please visit our website,www.h-m-g.com, and www.h-m-g.com/multifamily.to learn more about who we are and what we do.ContactIf you are interested in being considered for this position, please email a cover letter indicating your interest and availability; a resume, with dates and details for all employment and recent education coursework; plus three work references, indicating relation to applicant, phone and email contact by December 8th 2008, to:Sophia Hartkopf at: hartkopf@h-m-g.com.Interviews will be held the week of December 15th, 2008.