Would you like to work on something that will make a measurable difference in the world? Do you hope to move the needle on decarbonization, sustainability, and equity issues for underserved communities in San Diego County? Do you hope to work with a team that supports each other and believes strongly in work-life balance?

We are Environmental Innovations, Inc., (EI), a certified woman owned small business, certified B Corp and California Green Business. We are dedicated to helping businesses and communities innovate beyond the status quo toward more equitable and sustainable solutions that benefit people, planet and profit. We turn environmental challenges into prosperous opportunities.

We are looking for an Outreach Specialist to support multiple programs focused on energy efficiency and sustainability with an emphasis on serving historically underserved small business owners. Successful candidates will excel in the ability to motivate businesses to enroll, to skillfully communicate progress through our online tools and to collaborate with their team and our partners.

Key Responsibilities

As an Energy and Sustainability Outreach Specialist you will use your great sales and communications skills to recruit eligible business owners to join our programs and assess commercial spaces for energy efficiency and sustainability opportunities. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct outreach (in person and/or phone) individually and as part of ~monthly group campaigns to recruit eligible businesses to programs (>25%)
• Technical Energy Assessments: Assess facilities for installations, purchasing, and operations to drive sustainability and lower bills for participants, remaining as the main point of contact for enrolled participants from start to finish (>50%)
• Additional Duties (~25%):
• Diligent tracking of time and progress using multiple software and spreadsheet tools
• Review progress with and support the leadership team with other tasks as needed
• Support Green Business program implementation, including helping businesses certify (see ) and planning, promoting and presenting at events
• Pivoting to support teammates and multiple programs, with occasional travel across California

Required Skills and Experience

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to San Diego County
• Must have experience in energy assessment, outreach, and sales
• Energy efficiency or facilities auditing experience
• Database use, spreadsheets and data tracking experience required
• Very strong sales and communications experience, including written and verbal

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel outside San Diego County 3-4x year
• Demonstrated passion for helping the community and/or environment
• Is a go getter, fast learner, willing to wear many hats
• Self directed and ability to achieve work goals with minimal supervision
• Accustomed to balancing many priorities and tasks

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bilingual English / Spanish (or other commonly spoken language in San Diego County)
• Event planning experience
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations
• Media experience (media relations, journalism, content creation, etc.)
• Hands-on light duty building maintenance skills or familiarity
• ASHRAE, LEED or other facilities energy auditor certifications a plus

As a great company and a certified B Corp, full time employees at Environmental Innovations enjoy additional benefits, including:

• 40% (or more) remote work. Fully remote team, although frequent meetings with team members, businesses and partners required.
• Employer matched 401(k) after one year
• Full medical and dental benefits
• Profit sharing
• 15 days PTO + ~12 paid Holidays
• Fun and friendly team to grow with!

Diversity is a core value at Environmental Innovations. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees and the communities we assist. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We encourage Black, Brown, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BBIPOC) and bilingual persons from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please, respond via Indeed only. No phone calls. Both a resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered for the position. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also include a work sample showcasing your outreach, sales, marketing, or communications skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,000 – $100,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What language(s) do you speak fluently, other than English?

Experience:

• Energy efficiency or sustainability: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road