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Green Job of the Day: Project Developer, LA County PACE Financing Program (Los Angeles, CA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Project Developer
Location: Los Angeles, CA

The complete job announcement follows below.

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My company is engaged to manage the LA County PACE Financing Program, an innovative model for funding efficiency and renewable energy projects in existing commercial buildings.  I am looking to sub-contract with a Project Developer to assist with the following general tasks:

  • Generate applications through outreach to commercial property owners, property managers, contractors, to educate them on the program and generate leads
  • Interface with banks and other PACE Investors on behalf of property owner applicants
  • Support property owners through the entire project development cycle, from project identification, scoping, design, procurement
  • Other tasks as needed

The ideal candidate will have the following credentials/qualifications/traits:

  • Graduate degree, ideally an MBA or Master’s in Real Estate Finance/Development
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial real estate, ideally in asset management, acquisitions or construction/project management
  • Background in renewable energy a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong network of contacts in Los Angeles
  • Independent self-starter, committed to protecting the environment while creating economic wealth 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  Send resume and cover letter to:

dmh [at] sustentogroup.com

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Green Job of the Day: Part-Time Jobs at Upcoming Los Angeles and San Francisco Green Festivals

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Multiple paid part-time roles
Organization: Los Angeles Green Festival (October 29 – 30) and San Francisco Green Festival (November 12 – 13)

These roles include

  • Back of House Greening Manager
  • Box Office Volunteer Manager
  • Bike Valet Coordinator
  • Stage Hosts
  • Café Barista
  • Volunteer Registration Assistant
  • Green Team Resource Recovery
  • Assistant Partner Customer Services 

Complete job descriptions and application instructions are available here.

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Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Announces Launch

LA Cleantech IncubatorThe Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) was officially opened earlier this week during a ceremony that included Mayor Villaraigosa.  LACI's mission is to accelerate the development of clean technology businesses and to create sustainable, well-paying jobs in the Los Angeles region. It was created through a collaboration of the Los Angeles Cleantech Alliance which includes the Mayor's Office, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Community Redevelopment Agency for Los Angeles and local education and research institutions: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, UCLA, USC, CalTech, and Arts Center College of Design.

"The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator is an important investment in the future of our great city," said Mayor Villaraigosa. "LACI will have an important role in developing new profitable businesses and creating jobs right here in LA. With this project, we take a big leap forward, toward a stronger and more sustainable economy that will help distinguish LA as a center of innovation and prosperity."

"Research shows that the best way to create jobs is to build new companies, and that is exactly our mission here at LACI. Our goal is to find and nurture up and coming clean technology companies and provide them with the tools and mentorship they need to succeed, including access to our growing network of government, business and education leaders. After just a month of being open, we already have two terrific portfolio companies and look forward to welcoming many more," said Fred Walti, executive director.

LACI currently has two portfolio companies: 350Green (developing electric vehicle charging networks) and Gridtest Stystems (producing test equipment for electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure).  Gridtest was recently selected as one of the winners in the California region of the 2011 Cleantech Open competition (Gridtest won the Transportation category).

Additional information on LACI, including the application process for join the incubator, is available on the LACI website.

– cross-posted from Green VC

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Los Angeles Green Festival (October 29-30) to Include “Tips for Your Green Job Search” Session (Free Event)

Leonard Adler, Founder of Green Jobs Network (publisher of this blog) will be presenting a session on "Tips for Your Green Job Search" at the upcoming Los Angeles Green Festival.  This session will take place on October 29 at 3:00 pm in the Green Business Pavilion and additional information is available here.

Thanks to our friends at Green America, readers of Green Collar Blog can receive compilmentary admission to the Los Angeles Green Festival by downloading a free ticket via this link.

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Green Job of the Day: California Regional Associate, ICLEI – Local Governments For Sustainability (Los Angeles, CA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: California Regional Associate
Organization: ICLEI – Local Governments For Sustainability
Location: Los Angeles, CA

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. The complete job announcement is available here.

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Reporting to the California Regional Director, the Regional Associate supports the implementation of consistent, comprehensive and collaborative mechanisms that provide member governments access to locally-relevant technical resources, expertise and leadership necessary to advance local sustainability efforts and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in an organizationally sustainable manner.

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Green Job of the Day: Program Manager, Bevilacqua-Knight Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Program Manager
Organization: Bevilacqua-Knight
Location: Los Angeles, CA

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. You can review the complete job announcement here.

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Bevilacqua-Knight, Inc. (BKi) seeks a Program Manager to implement building energy retrofit programs regionally in California. The position is based out of BKi’s downtown Los Angeles office … This position requires designing and managing comprehensive building retrofit programs. Allied with the solar and green contractor communities the program makes existing buildings more environmentally sound as well as comfortable, safe, and economical to operate. In this role, you will advance the use of socially and environmentally beneficial programs and technologies for large communities.

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Green Job of the Day: Solar Installation Supervisor, GRID Alternatives (Carson, CA)

Green Job of the Day is a feature of Green Collar Blog which highlights a job opening pertaining to environmental or social responsibility.

Job: Solar Installation Supervisor
Organization: GRID Alternatives
Location: Carson, CA

An excerpt of the job announcement follows below. You can review the complete job announcement here.

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Founded during the 2001 California energy crisis, GRID Alternatives’ (www.gridalternatives.org) mission is to empower under-resourced communities by providing renewable energy and energy efficiency services, equipment, and training. GRID Alternatives provides these services exclusively to low-income households, including families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. We install solar electric systems for low-income homeowners with volunteers and job trainees, enhancing long-term housing affordability for low-income households by reducing their energy costs, and expanding economic opportunity by providing skills and training in the growing field of solar power.

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Solar Installation Supervisor to join our dynamic team and oversee all aspects of PV installations on the homes of low-income families.

Job Duties

  • Responsible for all technical and safety aspects of PV installations
  • Conduct site visits to screen potential sites for solar access and safety issues
  • Design and engineer small, residential solar electric systems while considering available financing
  • Put together permit packages
  • Train volunteers and job trainees in PV installations
  • Lead installations of PV systems with crews of volunteers and/or job trainees
  • Ensure that all solar installations are installed according to GRID Alternatives’ safety and quality standards
  • Conduct quality control on GRID and subcontracted installations
  • Co-supervise and train Construction Assistant and possibly solar installer job trainees
  • Other job duties may include taking equipment inventory, hardware store runs, equipment unloading and loading, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income families

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UCLA Social Justice Nonprofit Career Fair to Take Place on April 13, 2010

The UCLA Social Justice Nonprofit Career Fair will take place on April 13.  This program is co-sponsored by the Office of the President – Undergraduate Student Association Council (USAC), UCLA Labor Center, UCLA School of Public Affairs, UCLA Community Programs Office, UCLA Center for Civil Society, UCLA Career Center, LANonprofitCareers.com, and Idealist.org.

This event will provide job seekers with an opportunity to speak with non-profit recruiters about current and future employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities. It will also feature free information sessions that will provide career advice for nonprofit job seekers.

This program will take place from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the UCLA William C. Ackerman Building, Grand Ballroom, 2nd floor, 308 Westwood, Los Angeles, CA, 90095 (campus map).

This event is free for individuals to attend (and you do not need to be a UCLA student), but you need to register here. For more information:

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Los Angeles Green Jobs Expo to Take Place on January 23-24 (Discount Available)

The Los Angeles Green Jobs Expo will take place January 23 – 24, 2010.  This event will include representatives from companies that are hiring and education & training organizations.  This event is a component of the broader Los Angeles Go Green Expo, a green living event taking place from January 22-24.

Important information on the Los Angeles Green Jobs Expo:

1.) Dates and Times
Saturday, January 23, 2010: 10am – 6pm
Sunday, January 24, 2010: 10am – 5pm

2.) Location
Los Angeles Convention Center – South Hall J
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

3.) Tickets
A 50% discount is available off the standard $10 ticket price (use discount code GREENJOBS when registering online to receive the discount). A ticket provides access to the Job Expo and the broader Go Green Expo.

4.) Participating Organizations
A list of organizations participating in the Job Expo is available here.

5.) Resume Required
Please note that a resume is required to participate in the Job Expo.  Hiring managers will be onsite at the event.

For questions regarding this event please send an e-mail to expo [at] greenjobs.net

— last updated January 18, 2010

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Go Green Expo and Green Jobs Network Present Los Angeles Green Jobs Expo on January 23-24, 2010

UPDATE: Additional information on this event has been posted here.

Go Green Expo and Green Jobs Network will present a Green Jobs Expo at the 2010 Los Angeles Go Green Expo, an eco-friendly trade show for businesses and consumers.

The Los Angeles Green Jobs Expo is intended to provide information and resources for people interested in the green jobs market.  This event will include representatives from companies that are hiring and education & training organizations. 

This event will take place from January 23-24 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in conjunction with the Los Angeles Go Green Expo.  Please visit the Los Angeles Go Green Expo website for ticket information.

If your organization is interested in participating in the Los Angeles Green Jobs Expo please send an e-mail to expo [at] greenjobs.net for additional information.