Green Jobs Available and 5 Steps Toward Sustainable Building Design in Schools
Green Jobs Available presents the following article with trends in green construction for schools. The future of construction will include incorporating more and more green technologies, and you can find a job in this field and be a part of cutting edge technology and construction.
Schools are often the most outdated and neglected in terms of building improvement and maintenance. Millions of children walk the halls each day in buildings that suck vast resources in the form of energy, water, and waste products. Sustainable building design and eco-friendly developments in everything from rainwater irrigation to green exit signs can help cut costs, improve health and safety, and teach our children that green is good.
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Green Jobs Available: Program Coordinator
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Green Jobs Available and Three Companies Find Ways to Save Money and Resources
Green Jobs Available presents the following recap from Climate 411. There are countless companies, large and small, trying to innovate ways to conserve resources and grow their business in a green manner. Contact HR representatives for more information regarding green jobs in any organization.
This week, EDF and KKR announced the results of the first year of our green portfolio project.
In just twelve months, the three pilot companies saved:
$16 million dollars 25,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions 3,000 tons of paper 650 tons of solid waste
I posted a little more about these numbers on our Innovation Exchange blog:
For the past few weeks we’ve been on phone calls and in meetings with project teams from KKR, US Foodservice, PRIMEDIA, and Sealy to review and refine these numbers for today’s announcement.
Since the underlying premise for this project is "you manage what you measure" we had to get these numbers right. We did and the initial results are really impressive. Especially considering that they are adjusted to reflect only those business and environmental benefits that were achieved through improved efficiency from 2007 to 2008, as opposed to changes in volume or sales due to the current economic downturn.
And Julie Stofer, in our communications department, highlighted some of the blog reactions:
The guys over at Triple Pundit must have had a good chat with our friends at KKR — they were the first to report some details that d fef idn’t make it into the press release, such as the inclusion of Sungard in the next round of implementation, and a projection of the number of companies that will be participating in the program by the end of the year (46). The New York Times beat the Wall Street Journal’s Deal Journal blog to the punch, getting a post featuring a pic of Henry Kravis on both Deal Book and Green, Inc. yesterday. Marc Gunther called us "a bunch of young and likely underpaid environmentalists." He agreed with our point that sometimes it just takes "looking at company operations through the fresh lens of sustainability" to achieve benefits that are good for the bottom line and the environment. Gwen Ruta, the VP of our partnership program, also chatted with GreenBiz.com about how this project has just "scratched the surface of the efficiencies that can be achieved."
I think these results demonstrate clearly the benefits that can be achieved through systematic environmental measurement and management, but it’s just the start. With over 1,000 private equity firms in the U.S. and far more portfolio companies, there’s a tremendous opportunity.
Tom Murray is the managing director responsible for the KKR partnership.
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Green Jobs Available: Environmental Coordinator / Excursion Club / Hollywood, CA
Green Jobs Available posts the following job opening, courtesy of Treehugger.
Excursion Club/Hollywood, CA (Los Angeles)We are looking for a savvy and extremely organized environmental coordinator to co-create our environmental media projects.
Our organization is full of thriving filmmakers, environmentalists, and conscious folks who want to utilize their talents to give back to the community.
If selected to work with us, you will be part of a conscious raising organization, utilizing media to educate, inspire, and empower people to live more sustainable lifestyles.
Our ideal environmental coordinator shall possess the following:
Attributes
initiative, charisma, passion, and enthusiasm towards planning green events,
Past Experience
-experience in throwing events
-experience in environmental projects
-experience working in teams
Due to the upcoming deadlines of our events, and the uniqueness of these projects, applicants must send us the information stated below ASAP to be part of this amazing opportunity. We must hire the candidate this week! All applicants must email us by Friday, Feb. 27th at 5PM to be considered.
Please send us a resume with your experience in throwing events, sustainability, website with portfolio of past work, and a paragraph statement with your personal reasoning that you are a match for this job.
Compensation Depends on Experience
Thanks for your interest.
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Green Jobs Available and the Eco Friendly House: Build Your Dream!
Green Jobs Available presents the following article about eco-friendly homes. As this trend continues and grows, there will be amazing employment opportunity for a variety of jobs surrounding this industry.
Eco friendly houses are the best choice. These houses are constructed using natural materials. The abrupt climatic changes have given a thought for concern for many. The increasing global temperature is disturbing the whole equilibrium. According to studies, usage of eco-friendly products is known to decrease the harmful effect of poisonous gases.
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Green Jobs Available: Social Media Intern / OrganicGreenMommy.com / boston, MA
Green Job Available offers the following job opening, courtesy of Treehugger. It is an unpaid internship that will eventually become a paid position for the ideal candidate.
OrganicGreenMommy.com/boston, MA (telecommute)Looking for an internet savvy individual who wants to gain prof. experience in either conscious consumerism & parenting and or online marketing in social networks and viral marketing. The internship will be 5-8 hours a week for a 3 month period and is unpaid. This position will eventually turn into a paid position for the right individual.
Benefits of this internship would include receiving wholesale discount in our 350+ green product store. Plus gaining experience in online marketing, promoting eco and social responsibility as well as holistic parenting.
Experience with Facebook, WordPress or Blogger is a major plus. You must have your own laptop to work on.
Please email a cover letter, resume, as well as any hyperlinks to your blog posts and or work done on Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Flickr, Tumblr, etc. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Green Jobs Available: Crew Leader – Conservation Corps / CLLYC / Colorado Springs, CO
Green Jobs Available wants you to check out the following green job posting from Treehugger:
CLLYC/Colorado Springs, CO
This is a unique opportunity to do something positive for the environment, young people, and yourself. We are seeking qualified people to become Crew Leaders for the 2009 Season. The work will be difficult, the challenges large, and the rewards greater still. This is more than just a “jobâ€, it is an experience that will truly change your life.
Position Description:
The Crew Leader positions require individuals who are skilled problem-solvers, experienced leaders and positive role models. A crew is comprised of seven – ten crewmembers (16-24 years old) all working together to complete conservation work projects on public lands and in communities. Crew leaders manage a demanding work and living schedule and will be responsible for creating a valuable experience for the crewmembers. Leaders will be responsible for facilitating environmental education, life skills, transferable work skills, and safe, positive group living skills to their crew. Leaders must possess a strong work ethic, promote high quality work performance in their crew, and have a desire to devote themselves to field-based work and youth development for an entire summer. Both positions require both supervisory and technical aptitude, in addition to a high level of comfort in the outdoors.
Where: Colorado Springs, Colorado and surrounding area
When: May 18th to Mid August, 2009
Pay: $400 – $550/week, depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Food while camping, uniform, training, and some travel
Crew Leader Duties and Responsibilities:
-Manage, supervise, and participate in day-to-day details of crew life in camp and at work.
-Monitor, manage, and promote crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site.
-Train and motivate a crew of ten young adults to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands.
-Coordinate with the project sponsors and the Field Supervisor.
-Implement environmental, job and life skills lessons at work projects and in evenings.
-Complete professional documentation of time sheets, daily and weekly reports, project accomplishments and other required documentation.
-Conduct Crewmember evaluations, report incidents and corrective actions formally and in a timely manner.
-Manage petty cash, gas cards and food budget for crew.
-Transport crew safely in CLLYC’s vehicles.
-Promote individual Crewmember development and a healthy crew community.
General Qualifications:
-High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
-Must be a minimum of 21 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
-Familiarity with the safe use of basic hand tools. Conservation, construction or landscaping experience preferred.
-Experience with youth development, environmental education, youth employment and training, or facilitation of life skills activities. Familiarity with the youth corps model preferred.
-Excellent organizational skills.
-Physically fit, able to work long days in adverse conditions.
-Ability to adhere to the CLLYC policy which prohibits smoking, alcohol and drug use while serving as an employee.
-Current First Aid and CPR certifications
-Knowledge of Leave No Trace camping techniques.
-Ability to implement CLLYC policies and procedures.
-Leadership experience, preferably with diverse young adults and at a peer level and team building skills
-Desire to make a difference in the lives of crewmembers and the communities.
-Must have reliable transportation and provide a current copy of Motor Vehicle record.
-Possess a good driving record and current driver’s license.
-Criminal background check required upon hiring.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Wilderness First Responder or higher
-Chainsaw experience
-Previous corps experience
-Proficiency in backpacking and camping at altitude, preferably with leadership experience
-Experience with trail construction and maintenance, fencing, planting required
To Apply:
Please respond with a cover letter describing your interest in this position and your resume.
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Green Jobs Available: Director, Pride English Program / Rare Conservation / Arlington, VA
Green Jobs Available posts the following job opening from Treehugger.
Rare Conservation/Arlington, VAOrganization Background
Rare is a fast-growing, international conservation organization that runs state-of-the art communication and outreach projects that empower local communities with the tools to solve their own conservation challenges. Rare’s innovative conservation programs fuel projects located in more than 40 countries around the world. Named to Fast Company magazine’s list of “Top Social Capitalists†for the last four years in a row, Rare is committed to bringing a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity to solving one of this century’s great challenges – changing human behavior to make conservation possible.
All Rare projects are managed by local partners; our focus is on building community support for conservation and developing local communications capacity among the world’s leading local environmental organizations. Rare has trained 150 local conservation leaders implementing dynamic change processes in 40 countries. These “campaign managers†work for the largest and the smallest conservation organizations globally, including The Nature Conservancy, WWF, and Conservation International.
Position Overview
The Rare Board adopted a five year strategic plan that entails tripling in size and impact by 2011. Rare is seeking a results oriented, entrepreneurial leader with proven experience in project management to play a key role in helping the organization achieve these ambitious objectives for growth. Based in Arlington Virginia, the Director of Pride English Programs will be responsible for Rare’s programmatic, operational, and financial outputs in Africa, Asia, Caribbean and the Pacific. In line with Rare’s 2007-2011 business plan, this position will expand Rare’s conservation impact in the aforementioned regions; enhance and continuously improve Rare’s strategies and tools; unlock burgeoning potential of an alumni network; and use Rare’s track record and a challenge grant facility to leverage new sources of funding
The ideal candidate will have experience within both the conservation arena and a high productivity environment. He/she will have had proven success managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, partnerships and contracts. Proactive, consultative and results oriented he/she will have strategically driven their organization’s mission forward while simultaneously striving to improve that organization’s business model. Proven success of having moved from one area of expertise to another and very quickly becoming a recognized expert in a new field of knowledge will be critical for success
Areas of Responsibility:
Financial/Operational Management
• Manage a 6-8 person team; oversee Rare campaign managers, university trainers and support staff; support the alumni network
• Full financial responsibility for creating and managing the Pride English Program departmental budget and setting fundraising targets, including restricted and unrestricted revenue sources
• Report to the VP, Pride English Program regarding fundraising, programmatic, staff and financial issues
Relationship Management
• Help to cultivate and manage relationships with local and regional conservation partners; our university partners; institutions and governments in the relevant regions and the United States; and selected national and regional donors
• Identify new opportunities for partnership and funding
• Develop and solidify key strategic partnerships and alliances
• Raise profile of Rare with media and other audiences
Conservation Outcomes
• Take full responsibility for program/department goals, effectiveness and conservation success
• Annually recruit and partner with 12 local conservation leaders to participate in Rare’s 2-year Master’s degree in conservation education. This degree is with the University of Texas in El Paso in the United States.
• Oversee the application process of potential partners utilizing a process and information technology system developed by colleagues at Rare’s headquarters
• Ensure meaningful conservation objectives for each campaign and successful campaign implementation progress, on time and on budget
• The Director will fully manage and monitor at least 2 Pride campaigns at any given time
• Assist local campaign managers when developing long-term follow-up strategies and financing efforts to turn initial momentum into lasting conservation results
• Ensure programmatic alliance and impact locally
• Conduct regular site visits to maintain campaign quality
Fundraising
• Work in conjunction with the Vice President to assist with donor relations and managing the funding pipeline within Africa, Asia, Caribbean and the Pacific; the goal is total cost recovery through a diverse funding stream
• Help to write and review proposals in an effort to secure additional funding for campaigns
• Participate in all donor trips to the relevant regions
• Ensure all fundraising activity is well-coordinated with development staff at Rare headquarters
Qualifications, Skills & Core Competencies Required
• Masters degree; preferably with a focus in natural resources, environmental science, biology, or conservation practice
• Minimum of 10 years management experience in developing countries
• Experience within marine conservation a plus
• Proactive, consultative and results oriented with a track record of having strategically driven the organization’s mission forward while simultaneously striving to improve the organization’s business model.
• Evidence of utilizing systems and tools in a high productivity environment
• Proven success managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, partnerships and contracts
• Proven success of having moved from one area of expertise to another and very quickly recognized as an expert within that new field of knowledge
• Analytical, detail orientated and organized
• Consultative and proactive in having built partnerships and strategic alliances that resulted in a quantifiable outcome
• Demonstrated ability to raise multi-year funding from foundations, individuals and government
• Ability to work and manage staff in a multi-cultural setting
• Demonstrated interest in learning
• Excellent public speaking abilities and exceptional writing skills
• Willingness to travel internationally based on needs of the position (50%) and work extended hours outside normal 9-5 regime
• Fluent in English; French a plus
Benefits:
Rare not only inspires conservation, we also inspire our employees. In addition to fully covered health insurance, a 401k savings plan and 3+ weeks of vacation/holiday leave time, Rare employees receive an annual training budget for continuous learning and growth, a bonus plan that ties to individual and organizational performance, and a flexible work environment. And to make sure no one gets cabin fever, there’s an annual staff retreat that allows everyone to experience, and support, Rare’s work in the field.
Application process:
Please email a resume and cover letter, both in Word format, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications; subject line “Director, Pride English Program.†We will greatly appreciate you mentioning how you learned of about this opportunity and indicating either your current salary or your desired salary range. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Green Jobs Available and Can a Fast-Food Restaurant be Green?
Green Jobs Available presents the following thoughts on whether or not seeking employment in the fast food industry as green collar opportunities. Remember, change occurs from within, you can seek employment in the fast food industry and realize that there will be enormous opportunities ahead as this industry looks to how they source their food, where they source their food, how they create green buildings, how they create greener utility resources, and more!
Well, I suppose that depends. If we’re talking about the actual building, then yes, apparently it can, as announced recently by California-based Carl’s Jr. The company behind the ubiquitous burger chain, CKE Restaurants, Inc. opened its first eco-friendly Carl’s Jr. just a few miles from its Carpinteria headquarters.
What makes it green? Energy saving features include Energy Star-rated equipment, an energy management system, a reflective roof, and LED lights in the parking lot. Plus, rainwater reuse and smart irrigation systems will reduce its water consumption.
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Green Jobs Available and Energy Modeler/Green Building Consultant – Green Dinosaur – California
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Green Jobs Available: Saudi Oil Minister Warns Against Hasty Transition to Renewable Energy
Green Jobs Available presents the following interesting article about how some of the the oil producing countries are reacting to our push for renewable energy sources. Become part of this change by finding a job or a new career in green collar jobs and green industries!
According to Saudi Arabia’s Oil Minister Ali Naimi, renewable energy sources are not fully equipped to meet the world’s energy demands and that governments should avoid making huge investments in developing clean energy systems.
At a conference in Huston, Mr. Naimi argued that recent injection of billions of dollars by governments to develop renewable energy systems could lead to the collapse of the oil industry. He said that such steps would drive away investors which would hurt the oil producing nations as demand and prices of oil products has been falling sharply. His remarks were clearly aimed at the Obama administration which is reversing President Bush’s policies by openly encouraging massive investments in the renewable energy sector.
United States has been a ‘close friend’ and seeing President Obama acting on his promise of energy independence seemed to have alarmed the Saudis. Bills approving of oil exploration along the US coasts, massive subsidies for renewable energy projects and Obama administration’s intent to reduce carbon emissions means a medium to long-term decline in oil imports and which have left the Saudis (and OPEC) concerned.
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Green Jobs Available: Watershed Development Coordinator / Western Hardrock Watershed Team
Green Jobs Available posts the following Green Job posting courtesy of Treehugger:
Western Hardrock Watershed Team/various rural locations. Western Hardrock Watershed Team AmeriCorps*VISTA members live and work in low-income communities dealing with contaminated streams, depressed economies and other issues related to abandoned mine lands and impoverished communities. They also live in some of the most beautiful parts of the country! Your help is needed in building programs that will alleviate these problems. Work with local volunteers as an OSM/VISTA team member and see lasting environmental change happen on the ground level!
Meet dynamic local leaders and build partnerships with local, state and federal organizations. Gain valuable experience in community organizing, environmental education, fundraising, and grant-writing. Create a sense of pride within yourself and those around you. Help make the historic mining region of the West a cleaner, healthier, and safer place to live and work.
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Green Jobs Available and Green Jobs Reality and Rhetoric
Green Jobs Available presents the following thoughts of how much of a reality green jobs are, and how much, well, "hype" surrounds the green jobs movement.
Citing history as an example, Nick Ellis, managing partner of Bright Green Talent, notes that the world has given names to major forces of change even before they were fully understood or fully realized. Should the green jobs evolution, or revolution, be any different?
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Green Jobs Available and How to Land a Green Job
Green Jobs Available offers the following advice and input regarding how to land a job in the green collar industry. There will be a growing number of green collar jobs, and it is an exciting time to be searching for a job in the green industry. As our economy climbs out of this recession, and our current administration focuses on job growth coupled with developing alternative energy sources, there will be fantastic opportunities for those who wish to be a part of this new wave of professional and economic opportunities!
As the founder of a green jobs website and a member of the green collar industry, I wanted to share some tips and suggestions on how to obtain a green job. We all know that the green jobs industry is growing but many people do not know what to do to land a job. Here are some tips below, keep in mind these are just a few suggestions, and this is what worked for me.
I spent the first few weeks doing an extensive amount of research. It is important to find out what the top companies are and who the key players are.
After the initial research, I started to attend events. You will be surprised at how many green themed events and clubs are in your area. When you attend these events it is important be make yourself as visible as possible. This is the prime setting to network and make introductions. Try to collect as many business cards as possible.
Another important strategy is to have your resume updated and ready to go. I had my resume professionally done and tweaked specifically for a green job. If you have the money to invest in a resume writer, I would recommend it.
My most important step, and what ultimately worked for me, is to follow up with the new contacts you have made. Be proactive and aggressive. Let them know you are serious about your desires and make sure to attach your resume to your emails. An email I sent to engineer I met at a green function was forwarded to the director of human resources and I was hired as a green sales representative two weeks later.
Author: Dan Keller
Dan Keller runs a Green Directory called BestGreen.org
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Want to learn more about Green Collar Jobs? Check out these links from the blogosphere!
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Move.com Trends real estate blog covers topics such as home ownership, neighborhoods, home technologies, and celebrity homes.
One of the guests of Diane Rehm’s round table discussion about green collar jobs on NPR was Representative Jay Inslee from Seattle area.
At the recently held 2008 Phase II of Renewable Energy in America National Policy Forum, hundreds of renewable energy executives, financial experts and policy makers gathered on Capitol Hill to discuss the state of renewable energy.
Can we grow the economy in an environmentally friendly way? That is an important question to ask when trillion-dollar stimulus and recovery plans are being debated in the halls of Congress.
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Photo via GreenForAll.org Green collar jobs that pay well are getting easier to find in California, a hub for clean technology innovation and implementation.
Just What Is a Green Job Anyway?
Exactly what a "green job" is, though, most people aren’t quite sure yet.
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