Duration: Either Summer Only or Ongoing through 2016

Overview: This is an exciting opportunity for college students and recent graduates to gain valuable skills in the area of energy efficiency while giving back to the community through volunteer work. It is a unique position that is ideal for a person hoping to broaden their knowledge about energy efficiency and build references in order to embark on a new career in sustainability or non-profit.

The Business Energy-Efficiency Specialist Intern serves as an educator and consultant to business owners and property managers through the East Bay Energy Watch (EBEW) Program. The EBEW program is a local government partnership between Contra Costa and Alameda County that is designed to help small to medium sized businesses become more energy efficient, saving both energy and money.

Key Responsibilities:

 Approaches businesses to educate on the EBEW Program and benefits

 Encourages businesses to register for a free energy assessment through the EBEW program

 Introduces program at business association meetings and events as assigned

 Tracks status of each business contacted

 Prepares follow-up correspondences as needed

 Coordinates with EBEW team when business decides to proceed in next steps

 Other duties as assigned


Skills/Qualifications:

 Great organization skills

 Excellent conversational and presentation skills

 Independent worker

 Basic knowledge of computer and data entry

 Interest in energy efficiency

 Comfortable with a variety of face-to- face interaction

 Positive attitude

Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week

Location: Throughout Contra Costa County. Volunteers will be assigned to areas convenient for them.

Support: Thorough training on business energy-efficiency and the EBEW program provided, along with supporting materials.

Application Process: Please send a letter of interest and qualifications to info@sustainablecoco.org.

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