Posted: May 11, 2011

Global Green USA seeks a committed and energetic person to join our New Orleans office in the NOLA WISE Energy Efficiency Financing program. This position has opportunities for in-depth training in green rebuilding. Position reports to the Program Manager of NOLA WISE. Primary duties will entail managing the client intake and outreach process in order to provide the public with access to financing and other incentives available for energy efficiency home modifications. NOLA WISE, in partnership with the City of New Orleans, Southeast Energy Alliance, and the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Program, focuses on residential energy efficiency upgrades through bank and incentive financing, in conjunction with
trained contractors and knowledgeable green building advisors.

Responsibilities include: – Through meetings, presentations and networking, create interest among neighborhood organizations, community based groups, and individual residents in participating in the NOLA WISE program.
-Manage the customer intake and process, ensuring the customer transitions through each step of the NOLA WISE program. Train and supervise intake staff on best practices and internal protocols for handling client inquiries. – Communicate with neighborhood associations on the status of client referrals, and manage the process for scheduling follow up with interested clients. – Manage the development of the PSD customer management and process database. – Directly supervise the Administrative Coordinator, who is responsible for reporting and invoicing. – Work with the Program Manager and PR Consultant to design and implement comprehensive outreach strategies within targeted neighborhoods – Manage the outreach and information dissemination effort in each targeted neighborhood, with availability on nights and weekends to attend meetings of
community groups and other volunteer organizations. – Work with the PR Consultant to facilitate a web-based viral marketing effort to reach the residential, non-profit, and small commercial sectors, utilizing
tools that include social media, blogs, etc. – Contribute to the GGUSA and/or NOLA WISE web site, including maintaining updated content, links to partner organizations, oversight of
customer/partner online database, and volunteer opportunities within the organization. – Implement best practices in garnering community support. – Deliver workshops on the program for a general audience. – Liaise with Technical staff on client follow ups and maintaining high customer service standards. – As needed, act as spokesperson for the organization at meetings, public events, and in the media. – Attend trainings on green building technologies and sustainable design.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have the following qualities, skills, and experience: – Bachelors’ degree required. Preference for degree in urban planning, public policy, building management, energy efficiency, environmental studies, architecture or related field; Graduate degree and LEED AP a plus. – Professional experience in nonprofit, public agency, or construction contractor environment. – Well-organized with demonstrated ability to multi-task. – Knowledge of energy efficiency building science. – Effective communicator, program marketing skills, and creative problem-solver. – Knowledge of techniques necessary for effective community outreach and organizing around important social, political and economic issues. Outreach, canvassing or community organizing experience preferred. – Strong understanding of new media forms to maximize marketing and outreach efforts. – A creative mind, energetic spirit, engaging personality, and hard worker. – Articulate public speaker. – Database management skills. – Ability to meet deadlines and performance objectives. – Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a hard working, creative team. – Basic computer skills including email, databases, Excel, and Google. – Knowledge of New Orleans demographics and culture.

About GGUSA: Founded in 1993 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting
humanity with the environment. Global Green USA is the only national environmental non-profit headquartered in Southern California with offices in New Orleans, Washington DC, and New York, and is one of 31 national GCI affiliates throughout the world. www.globalgreen.org

Mission: To foster a value shift towards a more sustainable and secure future. Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges
facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.

Values: Professionalism; Respect, Trust And Teamwork; Transparency, Openness and Communication; Nimble yet Focused Risk Taking Entrepreneurialism; Optimism; Balance and Fun

Compensation: Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Salary range $45,000-50,000. Position includes full benefits including 401k plan. EOE.

Apply: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in this position via email to NOLAHR@globalgreen.org. Please put Program Coordinator in the subject line. Deadline for application is 05/19/2011. Please no phone calls.