Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SEI is launching its Climate Corps Fellowship program, offering a unique opportunity for individuals to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects. As a Climate and Decarbonization Strategy Associate, you will contribute to climate resiliency initiatives by helping clients measure and manage energy performance in real estate portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to the climate and decarbonization team, specific to energy and decarbonization goals, collaborating with team members as needed
- Leverage Microsoft Excel and additional 3rd Party analysis tools to support the team developing decarbonization pathways for corporate occupier and owner/investor real estate clients
- Be accountable for collecting and reviewing energy use data; building information; Energy Star Portfolio Manager profile development; and regulatory compliance obligations
- Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze utility data and determine upstream opportunities for energy reduction
- Improve upon processes and procedures for data collection and monitoring to support data analytics
- Research and stay current on regulatory issues to enhance efforts
- Utilize JLL's AI tools to enhance efficiency
- Establish and optimize strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
- Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive management in bringing new ideas and solutions to the service delivery
Skills
- Engineering, math, environmental science, or other related background
- Data management and analytics experience
- Passionate about working towards a sustainable future
- Ability to build strong working relationships and be a team player
- Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work
- Proactive in asking questions and comfortable working independently
- Possess strong analytical and creative critical thinking skills
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis
- Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals
- Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas)
- May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions
- Must be 18 years or older to apply
- Familiarity with commercial building regulations in the US
- Experience with commercial real estate
- Understanding of building design, construction, and operations across multiple real estate asset types
- Demonstrated experience in technical data analysis and/or engineering delivery, and presentation delivery
Benefits
- Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
- 10 personal days for a standard 10-month fellowship (prorated for longer terms), which may be used for vacation or sick time.
- Additionally, Fellows follow their partner site's holiday schedule to observe the same holidays as their team.
- Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
- Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
- Professional networking and learning opportunities.
- The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.
Company Overview
SEI is an environmental nonprofit that builds leaders to accelerate climate solutions. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in San Rafael, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.seiinc.org.