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NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP FELLOW – SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE

SEI
(One-year term based in San Diego, CA)
 
Are you passionate about sustainability education? Are you a highly organized self-starter with a strong technical and writing background? Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) is seeking a dedicated individual, passionate about working in the non-profit sector, to provide a year of service as a full-time, paid Fellow for a cutting-edge organization focused on designing innovative solutions to address community climate and sustainability goals through work with area schools, school districts, colleges, universities and community partners. Working within SEI’s Non-profit Leadership Fellowship, this candidate will work closely with and support our full-time San Diego-based team member as well as with our broader Bay Area-based team of educators and program implementers.
 
This is a full-time 12-month paid position, based out of your home office in San Diego, working in local shared workspace and other locations as needed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with an intended start date in August 2020 (may be flexible). This position offers exceptional training and professional development and exposure in the areas of climate/energy sustainability and non-profit fundraising/management.
 
ABOUT SEI AND OUR PROGRAMS
We are a non-profit organization with a 23-year history, dedicated to building leaders to drive sustainability solutions. For over 20 years, SEI has partnered with schools, communities, and businesses to develop a sustainability leadership pathway from elementary school to early career. Our flagship programs educate and empower students and emerging professionals to create thriving, resilient communities. Our staff works within teams to support each other on projects and to creatively develop new and effective models. For more information about SEI’s programs visit our website at www.seiinc.org.
 
FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS
  •  Hands-on experience in innovative K-12 and college/university sustainability education and conservation projects, agency-wide and program-specific communications tasks, along with other climate/sustainable energy projects as candidate interests & schedule permits
  • Work on significant projects and partner development under direction of SEI’s San Diego team member and SEI’s management team
  • Experience in team-based grant writing and proposal development
  • Commitment to regular (one day per month on average) professional training
  • Career coaching throughout the year and end-of-fellowship career search support
  • Formal goal setting and periodic performance reviews/feedback  
 
 SUPPORT AREAS AND ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fellow may support the agency’s implementation of activities across a variety of our flagship cutting-edge resource efficiency programs, with exposure to key components of program design, promotion/fundraising, implementation, reporting, and evaluation: 
 
  • K-12 School Program Support – The focus of this aspect is to support SEI’s conservation and education programs in K-12 schools. This will include participation in project-based curriculum development, teacher trainings, student instruction, and support for district and school conservation campaigns. Work will also include hands-on sustainability tours of the local utility’s Energy Innovation Center to educate students about cutting-edge green building technologies.
 
  • Higher Education Program Support - The Fellow may support with assisting in a variety of coordination roles in our effort to provide for student applied learning and energy curriculum integration with community colleges and 4-year degree schools.
 
  • Climate/Energy Program Support – A portion of the Fellow’s time may be spent in direct support of one of our many programs in the sustainable communities and workforce development sectors.
 
  • Proposal Support – A portion of the Fellow’s focus may entail working across SEI Directors and Managers to write grant applications to fund our work. 
 
  • Special Project Support – Under the direction of SEI’s Executive Director, the Fellow may assist in helping plan for and implement new and innovative programs that expand our team’s collective body of work and measurable impact.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate is highly skilled working across the Microsoft suite of office automation software (e.g.: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), G-Suite, and ability to learn additional software quickly as needed. Qualified candidates will also evidence strong quantitative, written and verbal communication skills, in addition to the following:
  • Excellent writer
  • Experience/strong interest working in education with K-12 and/or higher education stakeholders (students, teachers, and/or staff)
  • Background or experience in curriculum and grant development, and/or leading group trainings and/or presentations
  • Bachelor’s degree (advanced coursework a plus) in a quantitative discipline, environmental studies, or related field or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with efficient web research and information synthesis
  • Ability to be based in San Diego and willingness to support programs throughout Southern California, with occasional overnight travel in the California region.
  • Have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable form of personal transportation to travel to school sites and meetings.
 
Desired qualifications: 
  • Experience teaching environmental, clean energy and/or sustainability topics
  • Experience working in racially diverse communities
  • Background working on campus-based student outreach/campaigns and projects
  • Basic knowledge of core energy efficiency and building science concepts
  • Experience in green building design and/or energy auditing and/or solar analysis
  • Experience with supervision (e.g.: of staff, interns, students, volunteers)
  • Strong analytical skills, experience with Excel (building spreadsheets, formulas, and data manipulation) and math or science background
  • Working knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions related activities and current policies and programs
  • Understanding of financial analysis or modeling
  • Marketing/community outreach experience
 
COMPENSATION
This position offers an hourly rate of $18.50 per hour, and available medical benefits. Beyond monetary compensation, this Fellowship affords the candidate significant technical skill and non-profit leadership skills development, fieldwork and networking opportunities. There may be opportunity for continued employment with SEI after the fellowship year is complete, if funding and other circumstances allow.
 
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to us at Jobs202@seiinc.org. Please put NPLF SAN DIEGO in the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter your availability to start.

No phone calls, please. 

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.