Green Business Specialist, Energy Efficiency Focus

~ For more than 35 years, Center for EcoTechnology has helped people and businesses in Massachusetts save energy and reduce waste. ~ 

In 2013, we helped 26,000 people save $33 million and reduce the impact on the environment equal to taking 29,000 cars off the road and 12,000 homes off the grid for a year!

We provide practical solutions that save energy, materials and money and have a positive impact on our environment and community. In the past 6 months, we have added more than 30 people to our dedicated team and are still looking for more. 

Position Overview  

If you have a passion for the environment and are looking for an opportunity to use your concise, well-crafted sales approach in the service of this mission, then CET is the place for you. Travelling extensively throughout MA and RI, the Green Business Specialist works with businesses who want to reduce costs and improve environmental performance through a variety of measures including energy efficiency, recycling, and composting.

Responsibilities 

• Working within a wide range of commercial and industrial businesses and environments, identifies and documents potential energy savings measures.
• Uses a sales-driven approach to communicate the savings opportunities, process to achieve savings, and return-on-investment of proposed solutions.
• Helps businesses navigate the commercial and industrial program offerings available to them and provides outreach, education and technical assistance throughout the consultation process. 

Qualifications  

We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to the non-profit community mission of CET. To be successful in this job, you must have a sales personality and orientation and be excited about talking to businesses about ways to save energy and money. 

• You will need working knowledge of state and federal energy programs and incentives, with preferred experience working through these processes in the commercial sector.
• BPI certification, Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, CEM or comparable training/certifications a plus.
• Knowledge and experience researching commercial information online, in print, and by phone.
• You must have a college degree and commercial, technical or energy efficiency experience. 
• Must be well-organized, be able to work independently and track and report results. 
• You will need a professional appearance and communication style to be effective in the business sector. 
• You should be flexible, reliable, self-directed, an excellent listener and have a proficient work ethic with leadership skills. 

Compensation: This is a full-time salaried exempt position with benefits and may be located anywhere in Massachusetts.    

To Apply 

Please use the email address below to send a cover letter and resume. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.  

~ CET is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply ~