Sustainability and Facilities Fellow

The Sustainability and Facilities Fellow at Strategic Energy Innovations will collaborate with the Citrus College Facilities team, focusing on energy management and sustainable facility planning. Responsibilities include outreach for energy conservation, building energy benchmarking, and coordinating workshops. Candidates should have a background in sustainability or related experience. This is a hybrid remote/on-site position, requiring full-time commitment for a 10-month fellowship starting in September 2022.
OVERVIEW & IMPACT
The Sustainability and Facilities Fellow will work with the Citrus College Facilities team and the campus community. The successful candidate will focus on supporting energy management, strategic planning for sustainable facilities, learn about Facilities Management at community colleges, and support the Facilities Department at Citrus College. The Fellow will also expand upon the education and outreach work needed by the college. This is a hybrid remote/on-site position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Energy and water conservation education and outreach
Building energy benchmarking with facilities staff
Lead creative outreach efforts, including developing online resources, writing newsletters, hosting events, - presentations, and workshops, and launching social media campaigns
Coordinate workshops around resources and programs in energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, and general climate crisis education

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

An educational background in a sustainability related field (volunteer and internship experience will also be considered). While this is preferred, all candidates with experience in fulfilling responsibilities similar to the ones listed above are welcome to apply
Experience with research and compiling data
Experience with instruction and instructional design
Capability to effectively format, prepare and present technical reports
Competence in using energy management software
Experience collaborating with others, including students
Experience attending or working with community colleges

You will need (or want to learn):

Knowledge of energy, sustainability, and environmental concepts
Knowledge of energy auditing techniques, tools, and procedures
Knowledge of using web based and other platforms to conduct data analysis
Skill in multitasking and prioritizing
Skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite
Skill in project management
Skill in written and graphical communication
Ability to work effectively as part of a customer service team
Ability to bring a positive attitude, can-do spirit, and have fun at work
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and responsive to shifting priorities

CLIMATE CORPS QUALIFICATIONS

Availability for the full-time, 10-month Fellowship program, beginning in September 2022
Climate Corps Fellows must have completed a 4-year degree by the time the program cycle starts in September 2022.
A connection to the placement location. This is an equal opportunity position and we prefer to place a candidate who already lives in the region being served.
Experience in and the drive to address racism and create race equity with the team members and programmatically.

How to apply:
To become a Fellow, please submit an online application and resume here: https://www.climatecorps.org/fellow.html
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until placements are filled. We encourage submitting applications as soon as possible. Upon review, qualifying applicants will be contacted for an initial screening interview.