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Job Alert:
The Metro Region of the Clean Energy Resource Teams (a program of The Green Institute)
works to connect communities and individuals in the 11 county metro area with clean energy and energy efficiency resources, tools and campaigns.
Metro CERT is currently coordinating a 2-year pilot program to recruit 1,500 households in St.
Paul to participate in an energy efficiency workshop and sign up for a personal home visit. So
far over 800 homes have participated and achieved average household savings of over $120/year.
This program seeks to creatively address two key shortcomings of other energy saving programs by 1) installing basic energy saving materials at a home visit, so that the energy savings are immediate and certain, and 2) using personal recruitment at the neighborhood level, instead of relying on the impersonal utility bill insert.
Metro CERT is looking for a 20 hr/week intern to assist with the promotion and participant
recruitment for this energy efficiency program. The internship would run from September to
December, with the possibility of extension through March 2011.
Intern will:
Assist with organizing recruitment kick-off parties and neighborhood energy workshops
Table and/or speak at neighborhood events to spread the word about the energy program
Call and meet with volunteers to build neighborhood leadership for each workshop
Help produce promotional material, and deliver the materials to the neighborhoods
Database and track participants in the workshop, maintain accurate volunteer contact lists
Interns should posses the following qualities:
Experience with community organizing, political campaigns, leadership in campus
organizations or equivalent experience promoting a program or activity.
Interest in community organizing, energy efficiency, the environment
Strong communication skills, willingness to meet and talk with a wide variety of people
Independent worker, with a strong sense of initiative
Good computer skills, ability to edit and format documents
A car, as independent travel to the neighborhoods will be required
Additional Details
When: September through end of December 2010
Where: 2801 21st Ave S, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Time commitment: 20 hrs per week, flexible schedule, some evenings each week required
with the occasional Saturday event.
Pay: $8-10/hour depending on experience.
Application Process: To apply send a resume and cover letter by email to Carl Samuelson at
csamuelson@greeninstitute.org Applications will be accepted until Sept 7th.
Environmental Specialist
Minnetonka, Minnesota (MN)
United States Compliance Corporation (U.S. Compliance) recruits candidates for Environmental Specialist positions. The U.S. Compliance Environmental Services Division is located at the U.S. Compliance Corporate office in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Primary responsibilities of the position include assisting manufacturing clients with EPA compliance. The Environmental Services Division is divided up into five major departments with opportunities to gain experience outside your specific area of expertise.
The primary responsibility of the Environmental Specialist position is assisting manufacturing clients with EPA compliance. Specific job duties include performing regulatory air quality assessments; determining compliance with environmental requirements and completing required reports and permits. U.S. Compliance also assists clients with developing the appropriate systems for required sampling, inspections, testing and record keeping. Other responsibilities may include conducting environmental audits, environmental training, and providing support during regulatory inspections.
The five main departments of the Environmental Services Division are: Air Quality, SARA Title III, Hazardous Waste, Storm Water and Industrial Discharge.
There are also opportunities to assist clients in attaining compliance in the areas of Risk Management Planning (RMP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to name a few.
U.S. Compliance is a nationwide firm; therefore there are opportunities for travel in these positions. Client needs are evaluated in determining the frequency and nature of visits.
Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related environmental field. Strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to manage a diverse workload, enthusiasm for assisting clients with regulatory compliance, and strong computer skills (advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge) are all characteristics necessary to be successful in this position. Other desirable skills include general math, research, a strong attention to detail, functional and technical skills and problem solving skills.
U.S. Compliance will consider candidates with various levels of field experience based on education, internships, and other skills considered ideal for the position. Please submit letters of interest and resumes to our Human Resources Department via email at jobs@uscompliance.com. Resumes and letters of interest can also be faxed to 952.567.5706.
Green Businesses:
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.
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 helpful job boards:
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.
For additional networking opportunities, check our Calendar of Events
And consider becoming a member of MRES today.
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, please contact MRES at info@mnRenewables.org today.
