Jobs in Renewable Energy

Welcome to the MRES jobs resource page.  Below are Job Alerts for current openings, a list of some Green Businesses that work in renewable energy and the green economy that do business in Minnesota, and a list of Job Boards and other Resources to assist you.  Opportunities open up all the time, so check back often for new openings and follow us on Twitter @mnRenewables for up to the minute posts on opportunities as we learn of them.

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Job Alerts:

The Blue Green Alliance Foundation (BGAF) seeks a Solar Energy Supply Chain Manufacturing Specialist

The Clean Energy Manufacturing Center (CEMC), a program of the Blue Green Alliance Foundation, focuses on job creation opportunities in the emerging clean energy industries. The center serves as a "one stop shop" for small manufacturers looking to participate in supply chains in the growing wind power and solar energy sectors and for public officials looking to develop clean energy strategies for their communities.

The Clean Energy Manufacturing Center of the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation is seeking a dynamic and skilled individual to join its Minneapolis, MN team. The primary function of this position will be to develop a tool to assess opportunities for companies interested in entering the solar energy supply chain and also to help determine a company's capabilities/qualifications to enter this market.

The manufacturing specialist will also be expected to conduct workshops/seminars for manufacturers as well as advise individual companies concerning their potential role in the solar energy supply chain market. These activities take place nationally.

For more information, see http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=50814

Southeast CERTs seeks 2-3 temporary contractors

Work in southeastern Minnesota to assist with its energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. The SE CERT region spans 15 counties from Blue Earth and Faribault on the west to Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona and Houston on the east.

  • Assist CERTs with advancing its mission—to connect individuals and communities to the resources they need to identify and implement community-based energy projects—in the Southeast part of Minnesota.
  • Connect local government entities—from cities and counties to schools and parks—with information about energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities, resources, and project models.
  • Work to recruit city participation in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program and assist cities as they begin implementation of the program.

For more info click here

 

Our Power Seeking Youth for Paid Internships

The community outreach campaign, Our Power, is looking for an intern to engage groups of community members in neighborhood energy solutions. These positions are intended for youth in the community, though any community members interested in engaging local youth and other residents are welcome to apply. These are designed as paid internships (we have $750 for 120 hours), for-credits internship, or volunteer roles - the Spring session is for February-May. Interested applicants can learn more and apply online at www.mnourpower.org/apply.

 

Cooperative Energy Futures is seeking a Community Energy Savings Manager

This part-time home energy workshop role is for throughout 2012 with Cooperative Energy Futures (extension and expansion likely based on success and availability of funds). CEF is looking for someone who is able to meet, get to know, and engage a broad number of local community members and support them in taking action together to save energy and money through energy saving workshops and neighborhood energy projects. People who are interested in connecting with and help local residents form block groups or other community teams (geographic or otherwise) are strongly encouraged to apply. The job description and application for this role is attached second.

Application is available with this flier or, if that copy is gone, at www.cooperativeenergyfutures.com. Call 646-670-1682 with questions.

 

NEC seeking Residential Energy Audit Program Manager

The NEC manages multiple home energy audit and residential energy analysis programs and is responsible for meeting and exceeding performance goals on participation, energy savings and customer satisfaction. The NEC manages Xcel Energy’s Home Energy Audit Program, which provides whole home energy analyses so people can prioritize actions and investments to reduce their home energy use. The NEC also manages Xcel Energy’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Rebate Program, which rewards customers with rebates when they make multiple energy efficiency upgrades.  Read the full description and find out how to apply on their website.

ACEEE Seeking a Chief Operating Officer

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE, aceee.org) is seeking an experienced manager with energy efficiency experience to serve as a member of our senior management team and to play a lead role in our operations. The position oversees ACEEE's finance, human resources, and IT systems, as well as an ACEEE research program area (to be selected based on the successful candidate's background and experience).  The position description is available on our Web site.

MN Environmental Initiative Seeking a Manager of Environmental projects

Specific responsibilities may include: management and execution of large events including policy forums, business and environment sessions, and air quality series, and support of dialogue projects focused on air quality and on agriculture and water quality. The project manager will work closely with Environmental Initiative’s project directors, project managers and other staff. Click here for the full position description.

Sierra Club MN seeking Campus Beyond Coal Student Organizing Fellow

The Student Organizing Fellow is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of people to take repeated action and develop leaders to further Campus Beyond Coal’s goal of reducing the University of Minnesota’s carbon emissions. Identifies and develops volunteers to take on the role of team leaders and build grassroots power and networks. Identifies and builds alliances with other organizations which can influence decision-makers. Regularly works outside of the office and without direct supervision to communicate with officials, the media and the public. Travels to relevant communities and locations to implement campaign plans. Click here for the full position description.


If you are a business involved in renewable energy in Minnesota and have an open position you wish to add to our Job Alert section or wish to be added to our resource list for job seekers, contact MRES at info@mnRenewables.org today.


Helpful job boards:

 

Green Businesses working in MN:

Click on the businesses name to find out more about the company or on the provided link to go directly to the jobs portion of their website.

tenKsolar - tenKsolar designs, manufactures and markets cutting edge photovoltaic solutions (current job openings)

enXco - develops, builds, operates and manages renewable energy projects (current job openings)

RES Americas - develops, constructs, owns, and operates renewable energy projects (current job openings)

Vestas - designs and produces wind turbines and works to further develop the wind industry (current job openings)

Intertek - electrical product accreditation as well as safety, EMC, and performance testing (current job openings)


Other job search resources:


Check out the GreenStart Job Board at the American Solar Energy Society for opportunities outside of Minnesota.

Please note, the links above are not intended as an endorsement of any organization, nor is it a complete list of organizations in renewable energy and green industries.  This page is provided through the support of MRES members as a tool for talented individuals when searching for a job in these industries.


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