Job Posting for Project Porchlight in Burlington.

Join the staff of the dynamic Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC). We are a nonprofit energy services organization that promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy, including the delivery of Vermont's statewide energy efficiency utility - Efficiency Vermont.

We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals with a commitment to reducing the monetary and environmental cost of energy use to join our great team.  All of our positions require exemplary written and oral communication skills, including superior proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, and proven ability to be organized, detail oriented and accurate.

VEIC is a non-profit energy services organization that promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy.  We advance our mission through a dynamic combination of activities, including delivering Vermont's statewide energy efficiency utility (Efficiency Vermont), efficiency programs, performance contracting, and consulting on utility DSM programs (in more than 20 states since 1988).

More about VEIC

VEIC offers very competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including 30 days of paid annual leave.  We expect work to be challenging, rewarding and fun.  We are not very hierarchical, preferring a more 'family style' environment that emphasizes camaraderie and cooperation.  We also expect you to have a life beyond the workplace.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Burlington is a beautiful college town on the shore of Lake Champlain (our offices overlook the lake and the Adirondack Mountains), just 30 minutes from skiing or hiking in the Green Mountains.  As the largest city in Vermont, Burlington also has an unbelievable number of restaurants and cultural events.  Big-city urges are also easily accommodated - Montreal is just a 90-minute drive, and Boston is four hours away by car.

Updated July 16, 2008

 EVALUATION MANAGER - Open until filled.

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Directs, manages and provides guidance for all evaluation work related to the Efficiency Vermont contract.  This will include managing the development of demand-side resource measure characterizations, our annual savings claim verification process, input on Vermont Department of Public Service's evaluation planning and work, development of measurement and verification plans and procedures for participation in the ISO-New England forward capacity market, and identification and development of internal market research tasks and/or other forms of evaluation.  Serves as the primary liaison for EVT evaluation and technical issues with staff for the Vermont Public Service Board and the Vermont Department of Public Service.  Also provides strategic technical guidance on evaluation issues addressed through the consulting work of VEIC's Planning and Evaluation group.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, public policy, eight years of technical experience with energy efficiency and/or renewable energy programs; and five years of management experience, or a similar combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired. Desired technical experience includes research, measure characterization, economic analysis of measures and programs, excellent knowledge of statistics and statistical analytical methods, as well as process and impact evaluation design, implementation, and analysis. Management experience includes leadership, facilitation, staff supervision, contracts, process design and implementation, project management, primary client liaison relationships, communications and the ability to develop and attain goals.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST  - Open until filled.

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While working for VEIC, and representing the Efficiency Vermont contract, you will help to identify and develop energy efficiency opportunites within Vermont.  This exciting position is responsible for spurring energy savings in commercial and  industrial markets, by reaching and partnering with some of Vermont?s leading businesses. Responsibilities include:  identifying key customers, developing outreach and efficiency investment strategies, uncovering efficiency opportunities specific to individual customers? needs and developing those opportunities to the project level, comprehending and conveying technical information to a broad audience, and persuading stakeholders to move ahead with efficiency investments.  Coordinates with internal technical project managers on larger projects and independently performs small electrical savings projects. 

Requirements:  BS in business, 3 years experience and demonstrated success in business development strategy and implementation; or a similar combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired.  Seasoned professional in large account management in a client-based, trade ally, or B2B type relationship.   Position will also require attending and speaking at various meetings and events. Proficiency in presentation, written and oral communications.  Experience with contact management software, highly developed organizational skills and a professional demeanor required.  Ability to work independently and remotely from a home office. Experience in energy-related business a plus. Work will be focused largely within, but not limited to, Southern Vermont (Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties)

If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and cover letter indicating to which position you are applying by the appropriate deadline to resume@veic.org or click here.

or mail it to:

VEIC Recruitment
255 South Champlain St, Suite 7
Burlington, VT 05401