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via Richmond, VA - Geebo
posted_at: 22 hours agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
POSITION DETAILS ILFI seeks an experienced BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER to head up efforts to grow the use and adoption of ILFI programs by corporate real estate teams, REITs, higher education and commercial real estate firms. This is a new position for our growing organization. The ideal candidate is currently in CRE business development or sales partnering with developers and has a demonstrated working knowledge of sustainable real estate. The BUSINESS
POSITION DETAILS ILFI seeks an experienced BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER to head up efforts to grow the use and adoption of ILFI programs by corporate real estate teams, REITs, higher education and commercial real estate firms. This is a new position for our growing organization. The ideal candidate is currently in CRE business development or sales partnering with developers and has a demonstrated working knowledge of sustainable real estate. The BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER will cultivate strategic relationships, focused on creating long-term value for ILFI's clients, sponsors, and partners, and ensure sustainable business growth and sales opportunities for ILFI's products and services. The BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER will be able to write and speak in public persuasively about ILFI's mission, vision, and programs, and will be responsible for generating sales and partnership opportunities by developing and qualifying leads, representing ILFI at public-facing conferences and events... and presenting directly to potential customers, consultants, and stakeholders. The BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER will coordinate with the Director of Business Development, and collaborate closely with Sales, and Program teams at ILFI. A successful candidate will be able to take ownership and initiative to ensure high-quality and timely results. ABOUT US The International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. The organization believes providing a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement for reconciling humanity's relationship with the natural world. More than a decade ago, the International Living Future Institute issued a challenge:
use the built environment to create a revolutionary transformation towards true sustainability. Since then, ILFI has continued to grow our visionary programs, challenging architects, engineers, designers, manufacturers, contractors, and communities to change the course of climate change and share in building a living future through educating, setting standards, research and creating innovative tools. The International Living Future Institute is a dynamic, growing organization aspiring to be a leader with a formidable reputation for integrity, action and measurable results. ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven workplace. ILFI has offices in Seattle, WA and Pittsburgh, PA as well as additional remote staff across the country and in Canada. ILFI also operates globally with affiliate entities in Australia and Europe. POSITION DUTIES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Grow Leads and Opportunities:
Collaborate with the Director of Business Development to create a strategy, goals and objectives for lead generation, assessment, and formation of key relationships and opportunities Identify new client prospects for ILFI support services (fee for service contracts), and scope projects with the support of the technical Support Services Department and close those contracts Develop and cultivate a pipeline of ILFI prospects, managing the process from developing presentations and decks to initial and follow-up meetings to creating proposals to negotiating and closing agreements. Maintain records of conversations, meetings, leads, opportunities, and partnerships using Salesforce CRM platform, and generate monthly reports to keep senior leadership up to date Prepare and collaborate on creation of materials to be presented to prospects, including proposals and appropriate correspondence Contact prospects by telephone, letter, email and networking events; make cold calls as necessary. Follow up with face-to-face meetings, when appropriate Make formal presentations to senior managers at organizations about the use of ILFI programs, and partnership opportunities. Grow Sector-Specific Relationships and Awareness:
Identify and manage opportunities to present ILFI's programs at leading events and conferences unique to sustainability, planning, design, and construction Write and develop content to highlight ILFI's programs in ILFI media channels, and 3rd party sector specific media channels Develop and maintain organizational relationships within the CRE sector Develop the strategy for ILFI led CRE sector stakeholder cohort(s) in collaboration with the Director of Business Development Manage, convene, and facilitate sector-specific stakeholder meetings to increase ILFI product and service leads and opportunities PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP Familiarize yourself with ILFI's programs, goals and events Adhere to ILFI's Vision and Mission, and maintain proficient knowledge of its strategy and programs Collaborate with the Events, Education, Communications, Sales, and Program teams to scope and deliver on partnership agreements, and fee for service contracts Develop internal relationships with ILFI Events, Education, Communications, Sales, and Program teams Develop and maintain external relationships with existing ILFI stakeholders in the sector Follow and assess sector trends, needs, and developments, and make recommendations to increase ILFI program awareness and adoption PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Earn and maintain Living Future Accreditation, and be able to communicate the value proposition of ILFI products and services Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the Living Building Challenge, Living Community Challenge, Zero Energy, Zero Carbon, and Core Green Building programs, and develop and maintain familiarity with all other ILFI programs Join a professional development organization focused on the commercial real-estate sector planning, design, and construction QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's degree 5
years of professional experience in business development, marketing and sales, sustainability, architecture or planning Experience in sales or business development within the greater building community Comfortable managing deadlines, prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment, and producing quality results with great attention to detail Excellent negotiation, writing, organizational, and communication skills Strong people skills Deep understanding of the sales process and a strong general sales acumen, as well as superior relationship development and account management skills Affinity for basic office computer programs with the ability to learn new software applications (hardware and software will be Mac based and experience with Apple products is preferred) Desired:
Understanding of ILFI programs, green building, campus planning, design and construction, or operations for higher education, k-12, and other education providers A strong passion for, and commitment to ILFI's mission as a whole
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Business DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
use the built environment to create a revolutionary transformation towards true sustainability. Since then, ILFI has continued to grow our visionary programs, challenging architects, engineers, designers, manufacturers, contractors, and communities to change the course of climate change and share in building a living future through educating, setting standards, research and creating innovative tools. The International Living Future Institute is a dynamic, growing organization aspiring to be a leader with a formidable reputation for integrity, action and measurable results. ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven workplace. ILFI has offices in Seattle, WA and Pittsburgh, PA as well as additional remote staff across the country and in Canada. ILFI also operates globally with affiliate entities in Australia and Europe. POSITION DUTIES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Grow Leads and Opportunities:
Collaborate with the Director of Business Development to create a strategy, goals and objectives for lead generation, assessment, and formation of key relationships and opportunities Identify new client prospects for ILFI support services (fee for service contracts), and scope projects with the support of the technical Support Services Department and close those contracts Develop and cultivate a pipeline of ILFI prospects, managing the process from developing presentations and decks to initial and follow-up meetings to creating proposals to negotiating and closing agreements. Maintain records of conversations, meetings, leads, opportunities, and partnerships using Salesforce CRM platform, and generate monthly reports to keep senior leadership up to date Prepare and collaborate on creation of materials to be presented to prospects, including proposals and appropriate correspondence Contact prospects by telephone, letter, email and networking events; make cold calls as necessary. Follow up with face-to-face meetings, when appropriate Make formal presentations to senior managers at organizations about the use of ILFI programs, and partnership opportunities. Grow Sector-Specific Relationships and Awareness:
Identify and manage opportunities to present ILFI's programs at leading events and conferences unique to sustainability, planning, design, and construction Write and develop content to highlight ILFI's programs in ILFI media channels, and 3rd party sector specific media channels Develop and maintain organizational relationships within the CRE sector Develop the strategy for ILFI led CRE sector stakeholder cohort(s) in collaboration with the Director of Business Development Manage, convene, and facilitate sector-specific stakeholder meetings to increase ILFI product and service leads and opportunities PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP Familiarize yourself with ILFI's programs, goals and events Adhere to ILFI's Vision and Mission, and maintain proficient knowledge of its strategy and programs Collaborate with the Events, Education, Communications, Sales, and Program teams to scope and deliver on partnership agreements, and fee for service contracts Develop internal relationships with ILFI Events, Education, Communications, Sales, and Program teams Develop and maintain external relationships with existing ILFI stakeholders in the sector Follow and assess sector trends, needs, and developments, and make recommendations to increase ILFI program awareness and adoption PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Earn and maintain Living Future Accreditation, and be able to communicate the value proposition of ILFI products and services Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the Living Building Challenge, Living Community Challenge, Zero Energy, Zero Carbon, and Core Green Building programs, and develop and maintain familiarity with all other ILFI programs Join a professional development organization focused on the commercial real-estate sector planning, design, and construction QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's degree 5
years of professional experience in business development, marketing and sales, sustainability, architecture or planning Experience in sales or business development within the greater building community Comfortable managing deadlines, prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment, and producing quality results with great attention to detail Excellent negotiation, writing, organizational, and communication skills Strong people skills Deep understanding of the sales process and a strong general sales acumen, as well as superior relationship development and account management skills Affinity for basic office computer programs with the ability to learn new software applications (hardware and software will be Mac based and experience with Apple products is preferred) Desired:
Understanding of ILFI programs, green building, campus planning, design and construction, or operations for higher education, k-12, and other education providers A strong passion for, and commitment to ILFI's mission as a whole
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Business DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
via San Francisco - Geebo
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
POSITION DETAILS The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a dynamic and solutions-oriented non-profit, seeks an exceptional researcher and program manager to support the growth of Just and other ILFI programs that address social equity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Just is ILFI's leading social equity assessment/label program. The Just and Social Equity Program Manager serves a key role in the organization responsible for advancing
POSITION DETAILS The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a dynamic and solutions-oriented non-profit, seeks an exceptional researcher and program manager to support the growth of Just and other ILFI programs that address social equity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Just is ILFI's leading social equity assessment/label program. The Just and Social Equity Program Manager serves a key role in the organization responsible for advancing this program. ILFI's mission is to lead and support the transformation toward communities that are socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. The successful candidate must exhibit a strong passion for the organization's mission. The Just and Social Equity Manager is responsible for providing thought leadership and advancing research and resource development for ILFI standards that focus on DEI, including Just, as well as the Equity Petals within Living Building Challenge (LBC), the Living Product Challenge (LPC... and the Living Community Challenge, (LCC). These Challenges each consist of seven performance categories, or Petals:
Place, Water, Energy, Health
Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty. Managing the Just program involves collaborating with industry stakeholders, addressing challenges faced by organizations across sectors and regions, and interpreting relevant social equity and DEI literature as well as industry best practices. This role will focus on evolving the reach and rigor of Just and supporting internal systems to enable ILFI to better support Just organizations. The successful candidate will be highly organized, a strategic thinker, a confident leader, and be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage Just Standard and Handbook development and updates; develop scope, timeline, and process and coordinate drafting, review, graphics, and finalization of content Lead the team in conducting research, synthesizing results, and drafting updates for the Equity Petal requirements and resources in LBC and LPC Handbooks Establish and lead an external Technical Advisory Group of DEI, HR, and other industry experts for Just label/certification and the Equity Petals; synthesize and incorporate internal and external contributions toward development and continuous improvement of standards and technical resources Cultivate knowledge and serve as a subject matter expert for diversity, equity, and inclusion topics within ILFI Standards; conduct literature reviews on strategies to improve DEI practices in organizations and stay up to date on the latest relevant DEI literature and industry best practices Provide thought leadership and collaborate with Certification and Technical Services teams to develop guidance materials for clients and manage responses to technical inquiries and exception requests from diverse organizations in different regions Support the identification and establishment of organizational partnerships that align with ILFI initiatives in social equity; hold positions in industry collaboratives and other external networks Understand and integrate concepts and strategies between different rating systems Publish and present results of research in ILFI resources, such as TrimTab, within the context of improving ILFI Standards In addition to leading the Just program and Equity Petal resources, this person may be responsible for supporting or leading other projects relating to the upkeep and ongoing maintenance of other ILFI standards QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field:
Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public Health, Sustainability, Business, Organizational Psychology 5
years professional experience in establishing and/or implementing strategies that seek to influence DEI Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, industry best practices and trends in organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion Strong network and connections within the field of DEI Demonstrated analytic ability, research skills, attention to detail, and management of complex information Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders representing different organizations, backgrounds, and perspectives Exceptional written and oral communication skills Proven organizational, project management, and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with a proactive and collaborative working style Experience working across virtual teams and with remote project management Ability to facilitate advisory groups of subject matter experts and assimilate information Preferred Master's degree HR Technical expertise - understanding of HR policies and procedures, EEO laws and regulations Previous experience with drafting or pursuing certification or assessment programs Prior experience in sustainability and green building or specifically with ILFI certification programs Any other certifications and/or training relevant to the role ILFI IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We believe that our staff should reflect the diversity of the communities in which we live in order to achieve a living future that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. We are committed to hiring and advancing staff that represents voices from traditionally underrepresented populations.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Organization Development & Training, HR Generalists & Business PartnersEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
Place, Water, Energy, Health
Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty. Managing the Just program involves collaborating with industry stakeholders, addressing challenges faced by organizations across sectors and regions, and interpreting relevant social equity and DEI literature as well as industry best practices. This role will focus on evolving the reach and rigor of Just and supporting internal systems to enable ILFI to better support Just organizations. The successful candidate will be highly organized, a strategic thinker, a confident leader, and be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage Just Standard and Handbook development and updates; develop scope, timeline, and process and coordinate drafting, review, graphics, and finalization of content Lead the team in conducting research, synthesizing results, and drafting updates for the Equity Petal requirements and resources in LBC and LPC Handbooks Establish and lead an external Technical Advisory Group of DEI, HR, and other industry experts for Just label/certification and the Equity Petals; synthesize and incorporate internal and external contributions toward development and continuous improvement of standards and technical resources Cultivate knowledge and serve as a subject matter expert for diversity, equity, and inclusion topics within ILFI Standards; conduct literature reviews on strategies to improve DEI practices in organizations and stay up to date on the latest relevant DEI literature and industry best practices Provide thought leadership and collaborate with Certification and Technical Services teams to develop guidance materials for clients and manage responses to technical inquiries and exception requests from diverse organizations in different regions Support the identification and establishment of organizational partnerships that align with ILFI initiatives in social equity; hold positions in industry collaboratives and other external networks Understand and integrate concepts and strategies between different rating systems Publish and present results of research in ILFI resources, such as TrimTab, within the context of improving ILFI Standards In addition to leading the Just program and Equity Petal resources, this person may be responsible for supporting or leading other projects relating to the upkeep and ongoing maintenance of other ILFI standards QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field:
Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public Health, Sustainability, Business, Organizational Psychology 5
years professional experience in establishing and/or implementing strategies that seek to influence DEI Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, industry best practices and trends in organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion Strong network and connections within the field of DEI Demonstrated analytic ability, research skills, attention to detail, and management of complex information Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders representing different organizations, backgrounds, and perspectives Exceptional written and oral communication skills Proven organizational, project management, and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with a proactive and collaborative working style Experience working across virtual teams and with remote project management Ability to facilitate advisory groups of subject matter experts and assimilate information Preferred Master's degree HR Technical expertise - understanding of HR policies and procedures, EEO laws and regulations Previous experience with drafting or pursuing certification or assessment programs Prior experience in sustainability and green building or specifically with ILFI certification programs Any other certifications and/or training relevant to the role ILFI IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We believe that our staff should reflect the diversity of the communities in which we live in order to achieve a living future that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. We are committed to hiring and advancing staff that represents voices from traditionally underrepresented populations.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Organization Development & Training, HR Generalists & Business PartnersEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
via Seattle, WA - Geebo
posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
ILFI accepts applications each year for dynamic community leaders. Individuals who are committed to uniting the global community to address climate change and structural inequities in the built environment are welcome to apply. If you are a transformative systems thinker and are interested in serving or know someone who should be nominated as a candidate, please reach out to our Governance... Committee. The International Living Future Institute's
ILFI accepts applications each year for dynamic community leaders. Individuals who are committed to uniting the global community to address climate change and structural inequities in the built environment are welcome to apply. If you are a transformative systems thinker and are interested in serving or know someone who should be nominated as a candidate, please reach out to our Governance... Committee. The International Living Future Institute's mission is to lead the transformation toward a civilization that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are premised on the belief that providing a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement for reconciling humanity's relationship with the natural world. Prospective board members should be passionate and committed to this mission. WHAT IS THE BOARD MEMBER COMMITMENT? Board members commit to regular attendance and strong contribution to board and subcommittee meetings, support our mission through fund development and attend organization-wide events. On average, board members commit 2-3 hours per month. WHAT ARE THE PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS? Proven C-Level leadership in the built environment, finance, marketing, policy, and/or legal industry Demonstrated experience in leading transformative social or environmental change Previous Governing Board experience Knowledge and/or experience with non-profit organizations and/or social enterprise Experience with large and complex organizations Technical or scientific knowledge and expertise in the green building, development, climate change, and/or environmental industries Experience raising funds from individuals and the corporate community
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Investments, Corporate FinanceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Investments, Corporate FinanceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
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posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Company Description
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels,
Company Description
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels, education, and events that enable organizations and individuals to communicate their commitment to a healthier world.
We believe that the building industry can shift dramatically far faster and more radically than many assume. We also believe that the industry can and should address ecological impact, social impact, health impact and cultural impact as intersecting issues. Living Buildings are beacons for change, data points for skeptics, inspirational stories for young people, and test beds for innovation. We seek to affect change in the building industry by envisioning a Living Future and showing it’s possible to embody that future in practice and policy.
Job Description
STATUS: Full-time, exempt
REPORTS TO: Director, Materials
LOCATION: Remote, within the United States
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is seeking a Materials Specialist to serve as a key member of the Materials Team, which inspires, supports, and celebrates hundreds of manufacturers that are making a positive impact in the world through their pursuit of our programs, which currently include Declare and the Living Product Challenge.
Declare is an easy-to-read ‘nutrition label’ for products with online resources to promote, share, and find healthier building materials. This is ILFI’s material health transparency program, wherein manufacturers voluntarily disclose product ingredients and information on easy-to-read Declare labels. These labels are then accessible on a free database for designers, consumers, and end-users to choose products meeting their healthy materials requirements.
The Living Product Challenge is ILFI’s science-based certification for products that help to restore our planet and improve the quality of human life. As the world’s most advanced standard for healthy, sustainable products, LPC uses a holistic framework and third-party verification to push manufacturers to create products that are healthy and give back more than they take.
The Specialist works daily with our customers to provide technical support and guidance throughout their process to receive Declare labels. The Specialist is responsible for the careful review of submitted documentation to ensure adherence to the program requirements. The Specialist will also support and assist in sales and other efforts of the Materials Team to successfully grow and implement the programs. While the Specialist primarily focuses on Declare, they occasionally support other ILFI material programs. The successful applicant will have customer service experience, knowledge of the built environment and/or manufacturing industry, and a passion for sustainable design.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
CUSTOMER SUCCESS (50%)
• Provide excellent customer service by maintaining expertise on Declare to answer customer questions by email, video, or phone. Questions may range from general to highly technical.
• Work directly with manufacturers to walk them through the submission process and assist them to overcome limitations and challenges.
• Manage client feedback, working directly with the team leadership to build relationships, resolve customer concerns, and support program development.
• Understand the client’s current and future needs to identify how ILFI can address them through Declare and other Materials Programs.
LABEL INTEGRITY (30%)
• Carefully review Declare label submission materials to ensure adherence to program requirements.
• Flag and review areas of question with the Materials Director to determine a ruling.
• Draft and issue Declare labels.
IMPACT MEASUREMENT (10%)
• Track success stories, road blocks, and lessons learned shared by customers.
• Collaborate with staff to bring customer support insights to our program development process.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (10%)
• Maintain the database of Declare labels.
• Utilize project and customer management tools (i.e. Asana and Salesforce) to manage applications and tasks.
Qualifications
We know that you may not have all the skills listed below and we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements.
• At least 2 years of experience and demonstrated success in customer service, and the ability to guide clients through complex data entry and calculations software,
• Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to prioritize high volume emails, inquiries, and data entry,
• Meticulous attention to detail, and critical review skills with an eye for spotting potential problems in data or reporting,
• Ability to stay self-directed and motivated in a remote position,
• At least one year experience with sales or outreach, preferably in the field of sustainability certifications, product sustainability, or in the sales of intangibles,
• Knowledge of product sustainability issues, trends, and programs,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, public speaking, social media, press relations).
• Desire to learn about material sustainability and grow the impact of Declare, the Living Product Challenge, and other ILFI Materials programs,
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders representing different organizations, backgrounds and perspectives,
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Salesforce, and project management systems using Mac based software.
DESIRABLE
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM platform.
• Basic understanding of materials specifications in the built environment.
• Knowledge of the architectural, construction, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience working across virtual teams and with remote management.
• Living Future Accreditation. Candidates who are not already Living Future Accredited will be supported in achieving their LFA within one year.
Additional Information
Our mission at Living Future is to build a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are committed to that vision within our organization and work to create a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity and diversity within our culture and policies and work to support staff in every phase of their career.
The salary range for this position is $51,000 - $56,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents as well as employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and paid volunteer time.
ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven remote-first workplace with staff distributed across the United States. We offer a $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. The position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applicants on June 2, 2023 Show more details...
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels, education, and events that enable organizations and individuals to communicate their commitment to a healthier world.
We believe that the building industry can shift dramatically far faster and more radically than many assume. We also believe that the industry can and should address ecological impact, social impact, health impact and cultural impact as intersecting issues. Living Buildings are beacons for change, data points for skeptics, inspirational stories for young people, and test beds for innovation. We seek to affect change in the building industry by envisioning a Living Future and showing it’s possible to embody that future in practice and policy.
Job Description
STATUS: Full-time, exempt
REPORTS TO: Director, Materials
LOCATION: Remote, within the United States
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is seeking a Materials Specialist to serve as a key member of the Materials Team, which inspires, supports, and celebrates hundreds of manufacturers that are making a positive impact in the world through their pursuit of our programs, which currently include Declare and the Living Product Challenge.
Declare is an easy-to-read ‘nutrition label’ for products with online resources to promote, share, and find healthier building materials. This is ILFI’s material health transparency program, wherein manufacturers voluntarily disclose product ingredients and information on easy-to-read Declare labels. These labels are then accessible on a free database for designers, consumers, and end-users to choose products meeting their healthy materials requirements.
The Living Product Challenge is ILFI’s science-based certification for products that help to restore our planet and improve the quality of human life. As the world’s most advanced standard for healthy, sustainable products, LPC uses a holistic framework and third-party verification to push manufacturers to create products that are healthy and give back more than they take.
The Specialist works daily with our customers to provide technical support and guidance throughout their process to receive Declare labels. The Specialist is responsible for the careful review of submitted documentation to ensure adherence to the program requirements. The Specialist will also support and assist in sales and other efforts of the Materials Team to successfully grow and implement the programs. While the Specialist primarily focuses on Declare, they occasionally support other ILFI material programs. The successful applicant will have customer service experience, knowledge of the built environment and/or manufacturing industry, and a passion for sustainable design.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
CUSTOMER SUCCESS (50%)
• Provide excellent customer service by maintaining expertise on Declare to answer customer questions by email, video, or phone. Questions may range from general to highly technical.
• Work directly with manufacturers to walk them through the submission process and assist them to overcome limitations and challenges.
• Manage client feedback, working directly with the team leadership to build relationships, resolve customer concerns, and support program development.
• Understand the client’s current and future needs to identify how ILFI can address them through Declare and other Materials Programs.
LABEL INTEGRITY (30%)
• Carefully review Declare label submission materials to ensure adherence to program requirements.
• Flag and review areas of question with the Materials Director to determine a ruling.
• Draft and issue Declare labels.
IMPACT MEASUREMENT (10%)
• Track success stories, road blocks, and lessons learned shared by customers.
• Collaborate with staff to bring customer support insights to our program development process.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (10%)
• Maintain the database of Declare labels.
• Utilize project and customer management tools (i.e. Asana and Salesforce) to manage applications and tasks.
Qualifications
We know that you may not have all the skills listed below and we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements.
• At least 2 years of experience and demonstrated success in customer service, and the ability to guide clients through complex data entry and calculations software,
• Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to prioritize high volume emails, inquiries, and data entry,
• Meticulous attention to detail, and critical review skills with an eye for spotting potential problems in data or reporting,
• Ability to stay self-directed and motivated in a remote position,
• At least one year experience with sales or outreach, preferably in the field of sustainability certifications, product sustainability, or in the sales of intangibles,
• Knowledge of product sustainability issues, trends, and programs,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, public speaking, social media, press relations).
• Desire to learn about material sustainability and grow the impact of Declare, the Living Product Challenge, and other ILFI Materials programs,
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders representing different organizations, backgrounds and perspectives,
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Salesforce, and project management systems using Mac based software.
DESIRABLE
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM platform.
• Basic understanding of materials specifications in the built environment.
• Knowledge of the architectural, construction, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience working across virtual teams and with remote management.
• Living Future Accreditation. Candidates who are not already Living Future Accredited will be supported in achieving their LFA within one year.
Additional Information
Our mission at Living Future is to build a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are committed to that vision within our organization and work to create a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity and diversity within our culture and policies and work to support staff in every phase of their career.
The salary range for this position is $51,000 - $56,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents as well as employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and paid volunteer time.
ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven remote-first workplace with staff distributed across the United States. We offer a $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. The position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applicants on June 2, 2023 Show more details...
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Company Description
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels,
Company Description
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels, education, and events that enable organizations and individuals to communicate their commitment to a healthier world.
We believe that the building industry can shift dramatically far faster and more radically than many assume. We also believe that the industry can and should address ecological impact, social impact, health impact and cultural impact as intersecting issues. Living Buildings are beacons for change, data points for skeptics, inspirational stories for young people, and test beds for innovation. We seek to affect change in the building industry by envisioning a Living Future and showing it’s possible to embody that future in practice and policy.
Job Description
STATUS: Full-time, exempt
REPORTS TO: Andrea Cooper, Vice President, Special Projects
LOCATION: Remote within the United States
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is seeking an experienced individual to join the Special Projects team as a Manager of Special Projects This role will work closely with clients in their efforts to pursue ILFI programs and advance ILFI's mission to achieve a culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative future. ILFI is looking for a passionate, experienced regenerative design/construction professional interested in supporting some of the most progressive clients in the building industry.
ILFI’s Special Projects group catalyzes and provides support to project teams and projects that do not fit the typical mold for certification at ILFI. The Special Projects Group offers consulting services, client-facing engagements, charettes, industry capacity-building support, and technical guidance as it pertains to ILFI’s standards and programs. By supporting and catalyzing these unique and groundbreaking projects, the Special Projects Group supports ILFI’s mission to transform the architecture and building industry into one that is ecologically restorative. The Special Projects team works closely with universities, tech companies, global enterprises, and government agencies to collaborate on innovative sustainability solutions. The custom support offered to clients includes design and operations standard support, custom certification pathways, portfolio scale alignment solutions, and pilot approaches for new project types.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide direct client support through email, calls, and contracted consulting deliverables
• Support client relationships through deliverable development and custom resource creation
• Develop custom program resources, including documentation requirements and certification process tools, for Special Project clients
• Support workshops and charrettes for Special Projects clients
• Manage the internal reporting of client data, invoice tracking, and client administrative support.
• Track client trends and feedback to support the development of ILFI Programs.
Qualifications
We know that you may not have all the skills and experiences listed below and encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the qualifications.
• 5 years of experience within the green building, green communities or green manufacturing industries, or similar, specifically experience in client support and consulting.
• Bachelor degree in architecture, building science, engineering or other relevant area; extensive professional experience beyond the minimum required in a directly related field may be equivalent
• Demonstrated project support experience with multiple projects/clients simultaneously
• Familiarity with the development of design, construction, and/or operations standards specifically related to sustainable design or operations
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders representing different organizations, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Familiarity with ILFI’s philosophy, certifications, and labels.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with whole building energy simulations, life cycle assessment, product specifications, material health and ingredient reporting, and/or building system design and assessment
• Demonstrated experience with multiple sectors of the building industry, use types, construction methodologies, and development types
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM platform
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software applications, specifically Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
• Living Future Accreditation and/or LEED Accreditation
Additional Information
Our mission at Living Future is to build a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are committed to that vision within our organization and work to create a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity and diversity within our culture and policies and work to support staff in every phase of their career.
The salary range for this position is $59,000 - $63,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents as well as employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% match after six months. Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and paid volunteer time.
ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven hybrid workplace, headquartered at the Bullitt Center in Seattle, WA with staff distributed across the United States. All staff are currently working from home, though in the future the Bullitt Center office will be open for staff who wish to work there. We offer a $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. The position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applicants on December 1st, 2022 Show more details...
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels, education, and events that enable organizations and individuals to communicate their commitment to a healthier world.
We believe that the building industry can shift dramatically far faster and more radically than many assume. We also believe that the industry can and should address ecological impact, social impact, health impact and cultural impact as intersecting issues. Living Buildings are beacons for change, data points for skeptics, inspirational stories for young people, and test beds for innovation. We seek to affect change in the building industry by envisioning a Living Future and showing it’s possible to embody that future in practice and policy.
Job Description
STATUS: Full-time, exempt
REPORTS TO: Andrea Cooper, Vice President, Special Projects
LOCATION: Remote within the United States
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is seeking an experienced individual to join the Special Projects team as a Manager of Special Projects This role will work closely with clients in their efforts to pursue ILFI programs and advance ILFI's mission to achieve a culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative future. ILFI is looking for a passionate, experienced regenerative design/construction professional interested in supporting some of the most progressive clients in the building industry.
ILFI’s Special Projects group catalyzes and provides support to project teams and projects that do not fit the typical mold for certification at ILFI. The Special Projects Group offers consulting services, client-facing engagements, charettes, industry capacity-building support, and technical guidance as it pertains to ILFI’s standards and programs. By supporting and catalyzing these unique and groundbreaking projects, the Special Projects Group supports ILFI’s mission to transform the architecture and building industry into one that is ecologically restorative. The Special Projects team works closely with universities, tech companies, global enterprises, and government agencies to collaborate on innovative sustainability solutions. The custom support offered to clients includes design and operations standard support, custom certification pathways, portfolio scale alignment solutions, and pilot approaches for new project types.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide direct client support through email, calls, and contracted consulting deliverables
• Support client relationships through deliverable development and custom resource creation
• Develop custom program resources, including documentation requirements and certification process tools, for Special Project clients
• Support workshops and charrettes for Special Projects clients
• Manage the internal reporting of client data, invoice tracking, and client administrative support.
• Track client trends and feedback to support the development of ILFI Programs.
Qualifications
We know that you may not have all the skills and experiences listed below and encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the qualifications.
• 5 years of experience within the green building, green communities or green manufacturing industries, or similar, specifically experience in client support and consulting.
• Bachelor degree in architecture, building science, engineering or other relevant area; extensive professional experience beyond the minimum required in a directly related field may be equivalent
• Demonstrated project support experience with multiple projects/clients simultaneously
• Familiarity with the development of design, construction, and/or operations standards specifically related to sustainable design or operations
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders representing different organizations, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Familiarity with ILFI’s philosophy, certifications, and labels.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with whole building energy simulations, life cycle assessment, product specifications, material health and ingredient reporting, and/or building system design and assessment
• Demonstrated experience with multiple sectors of the building industry, use types, construction methodologies, and development types
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM platform
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software applications, specifically Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
• Living Future Accreditation and/or LEED Accreditation
Additional Information
Our mission at Living Future is to build a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are committed to that vision within our organization and work to create a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity and diversity within our culture and policies and work to support staff in every phase of their career.
The salary range for this position is $59,000 - $63,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents as well as employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% match after six months. Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and paid volunteer time.
ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven hybrid workplace, headquartered at the Bullitt Center in Seattle, WA with staff distributed across the United States. All staff are currently working from home, though in the future the Bullitt Center office will be open for staff who wish to work there. We offer a $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. The position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applicants on December 1st, 2022 Show more details...
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Company Description
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels,
Company Description
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels, education, and events that enable organizations and individuals to communicate their commitment to a healthier world.
We believe that the building industry can shift dramatically far faster and more radically than many assume. We also believe that the industry can and should address ecological impact, social impact, health impact and cultural impact as intersecting issues. Living Buildings are beacons for change, data points for skeptics, inspirational stories for young people, and test beds for innovation. We seek to affect change in the building industry by envisioning a Living Future and showing it’s possible to embody that future in practice and policy.
Job Description
STATUS: Full-time, exempt
REPORTS TO: Director, Buildings Team
LOCATION: Remote within the United States
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is seeking a Manager, Buildings Impact (Carbon + Energy), to serve as a key member of the Buildings Team, which works with hundreds of visionary project teams pursuing our ambitious, performance-based building certifications, including The Living Building Challenge, ILFI’s flagship program: the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and regenerative buildings. With a focus on growing market adoption of these programs, providing excellent customer support, and ensuring the integrity of our certification process, the team helps strengthen the positive impact our community is making in the world.
The Buildings Manager is specifically responsible for providing technical guidance to project teams, ranging from single family homes to corporate headquarters and beyond, pursuing our Zero Carbon and Zero Energy programs, as well as the energy requirements for our Core Green Building Standard and Living Building Challenge certifications. The Manager’s expertise is essential to maintaining the integrity of our certification processes, and developing resources and tools to make the process more achievable for our clients. This role requires a high proficiency at communicating complex ideas in person, in print, and through written communication that are approachable for diverse audiences. The Manager also supports our Program and Innovation Team by keeping them abreast of the latest developments around operational and embodied energy, helping to co-chair the Energy and Carbon Technical Advisory Group, and communicating challenges and opportunities that our project teams face.
The successful applicant will have 3-5 years of industry experience, knowledge of the architectural and construction industry, experience serving clients, and a passion for sustainable design. ILFI is particularly interested in candidates familiar with energy efficiency targets, on-site and offsite renewable power systems, whole building life cycle analysis, and carbon offsets.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
CUSTOMER SUCCESS (50%)
• Provide excellent customer service to registered project teams that guides them through the process, assists them to overcome challenges, and sets them up for success.
• Develop tools, resources, and consulting reports, with a particular focus on the ILFI’s Energy and Carbon criteria, including energy efficiency targets, on-site and offsite renewable power systems, whole building life cycle analysis, and carbon offsets.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer exchange opportunities so project teams can learn from one another.
• Serve as a primary lead in the customer support inboxes to answer questions about ILFI’s Energy and Carbon programs, which range from general to highly technical.
CERTIFICATION INTEGRITY (20%)
• Maintain detailed knowledge on our program requirements and resources, especially around energy/carbon, to accurately respond to customer questions and guide project teams.
• Adhere to clear technical guidelines to evaluate exception requests and provide a consistent interpretation of standard requirements.
• Track client feedback and overall trends to support the future direction of ILFI programs.
• Serve as a co-facilitator of the Energy and Carbon Technical Advisory Group (TAG) so the TAG may provide technical guidance for our program development.
IMPACT CELEBRATION (20%)
• Seek out opportunities to celebrate customer achievements and provide them with tools to market their accomplishments.
• Give presentations and develop marketing content, including the development of articles highlighting projects or emerging topics in the field, which highlight the impact of ILFI’s building certifications to build awareness and inspire other potential project teams.
• Track success stories, road blocks, and lessons learned shared by customers.
• Mine data from participating organizations for ILFI to analyze the program’s impact on key metrics.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (10%)
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
• Manage invoice process for building certification program fees.
Qualifications
We know that you may not have all the skills listed below and we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the architectural and construction industry, or a field focused on energy and carbon in the built environment.
• Strong understanding of energy and carbon in the built environment, including energy efficiency targets, on-site and offsite renewable power systems, whole building life cycle analysis, and carbon offsets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with stakeholders and understand their needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and effectively with a variety of stakeholders representing different organizations, backgrounds and perspectives.
• Comfortable managing projects, takes initiative on improving workflow.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and comfort with learning new software applications. Hardware and software will be Mac based.
• Passion for a socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative future.
DESIRABLE
• Undergraduate (or graduate) degree in architecture, building science, engineering, energy management, or related field.
• Familiarity with sustainable building design, construction, and operations.
• Knowledge of green building issues, trends, and programs across different green building certifications (e.g. LEED, Passive House) and market sectors.
• Experience with Salesforce (or similar CRM platform), Asana (or similar project management platform), and Adobe InDesign.
• Experience working across virtual teams and with remote management.
• Living Future Accreditation or LEED AP. Candidates who are not already Living Future Accredited will be supported in achieving their LFA within one year.
Additional Information
Our mission at Living Future is to build a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are committed to that vision within our organization and work to create a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity and diversity within our culture and policies and work to support staff in every phase of their career.
The salary range for this position is $59,000 - $63,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents as well as employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and paid volunteer time.
ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven remote-first workplace with staff distributed across the United States. We offer a $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. The position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applicants on June 2, 2023 Show more details...
The International Living Future Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. ILFI’s flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. ILFI... offers other certifications, transparency labels, education, and events that enable organizations and individuals to communicate their commitment to a healthier world.
We believe that the building industry can shift dramatically far faster and more radically than many assume. We also believe that the industry can and should address ecological impact, social impact, health impact and cultural impact as intersecting issues. Living Buildings are beacons for change, data points for skeptics, inspirational stories for young people, and test beds for innovation. We seek to affect change in the building industry by envisioning a Living Future and showing it’s possible to embody that future in practice and policy.
Job Description
STATUS: Full-time, exempt
REPORTS TO: Director, Buildings Team
LOCATION: Remote within the United States
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is seeking a Manager, Buildings Impact (Carbon + Energy), to serve as a key member of the Buildings Team, which works with hundreds of visionary project teams pursuing our ambitious, performance-based building certifications, including The Living Building Challenge, ILFI’s flagship program: the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and regenerative buildings. With a focus on growing market adoption of these programs, providing excellent customer support, and ensuring the integrity of our certification process, the team helps strengthen the positive impact our community is making in the world.
The Buildings Manager is specifically responsible for providing technical guidance to project teams, ranging from single family homes to corporate headquarters and beyond, pursuing our Zero Carbon and Zero Energy programs, as well as the energy requirements for our Core Green Building Standard and Living Building Challenge certifications. The Manager’s expertise is essential to maintaining the integrity of our certification processes, and developing resources and tools to make the process more achievable for our clients. This role requires a high proficiency at communicating complex ideas in person, in print, and through written communication that are approachable for diverse audiences. The Manager also supports our Program and Innovation Team by keeping them abreast of the latest developments around operational and embodied energy, helping to co-chair the Energy and Carbon Technical Advisory Group, and communicating challenges and opportunities that our project teams face.
The successful applicant will have 3-5 years of industry experience, knowledge of the architectural and construction industry, experience serving clients, and a passion for sustainable design. ILFI is particularly interested in candidates familiar with energy efficiency targets, on-site and offsite renewable power systems, whole building life cycle analysis, and carbon offsets.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
CUSTOMER SUCCESS (50%)
• Provide excellent customer service to registered project teams that guides them through the process, assists them to overcome challenges, and sets them up for success.
• Develop tools, resources, and consulting reports, with a particular focus on the ILFI’s Energy and Carbon criteria, including energy efficiency targets, on-site and offsite renewable power systems, whole building life cycle analysis, and carbon offsets.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer exchange opportunities so project teams can learn from one another.
• Serve as a primary lead in the customer support inboxes to answer questions about ILFI’s Energy and Carbon programs, which range from general to highly technical.
CERTIFICATION INTEGRITY (20%)
• Maintain detailed knowledge on our program requirements and resources, especially around energy/carbon, to accurately respond to customer questions and guide project teams.
• Adhere to clear technical guidelines to evaluate exception requests and provide a consistent interpretation of standard requirements.
• Track client feedback and overall trends to support the future direction of ILFI programs.
• Serve as a co-facilitator of the Energy and Carbon Technical Advisory Group (TAG) so the TAG may provide technical guidance for our program development.
IMPACT CELEBRATION (20%)
• Seek out opportunities to celebrate customer achievements and provide them with tools to market their accomplishments.
• Give presentations and develop marketing content, including the development of articles highlighting projects or emerging topics in the field, which highlight the impact of ILFI’s building certifications to build awareness and inspire other potential project teams.
• Track success stories, road blocks, and lessons learned shared by customers.
• Mine data from participating organizations for ILFI to analyze the program’s impact on key metrics.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (10%)
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
• Manage invoice process for building certification program fees.
Qualifications
We know that you may not have all the skills listed below and we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the architectural and construction industry, or a field focused on energy and carbon in the built environment.
• Strong understanding of energy and carbon in the built environment, including energy efficiency targets, on-site and offsite renewable power systems, whole building life cycle analysis, and carbon offsets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with stakeholders and understand their needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and effectively with a variety of stakeholders representing different organizations, backgrounds and perspectives.
• Comfortable managing projects, takes initiative on improving workflow.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and comfort with learning new software applications. Hardware and software will be Mac based.
• Passion for a socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative future.
DESIRABLE
• Undergraduate (or graduate) degree in architecture, building science, engineering, energy management, or related field.
• Familiarity with sustainable building design, construction, and operations.
• Knowledge of green building issues, trends, and programs across different green building certifications (e.g. LEED, Passive House) and market sectors.
• Experience with Salesforce (or similar CRM platform), Asana (or similar project management platform), and Adobe InDesign.
• Experience working across virtual teams and with remote management.
• Living Future Accreditation or LEED AP. Candidates who are not already Living Future Accredited will be supported in achieving their LFA within one year.
Additional Information
Our mission at Living Future is to build a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are committed to that vision within our organization and work to create a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity and diversity within our culture and policies and work to support staff in every phase of their career.
The salary range for this position is $59,000 - $63,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents as well as employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and paid volunteer time.
ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven remote-first workplace with staff distributed across the United States. We offer a $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. The position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applicants on June 2, 2023 Show more details...
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The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is seeking two experienced individuals to join the Special Projects team: a Manager and a Director of Special Projects. ILFI is looking for a passionate, experienced regenerative design/construction professional interested in supporting some of the most progressive clients in the building industry.
ILFI’s Special Projects group catalyzes and... provides support to project teams and projects that
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is seeking two experienced individuals to join the Special Projects team: a Manager and a Director of Special Projects. ILFI is looking for a passionate, experienced regenerative design/construction professional interested in supporting some of the most progressive clients in the building industry.
ILFI’s Special Projects group catalyzes and... provides support to project teams and projects that do not fit the typical mold for certification at ILFI. The Special Projects Group offers consulting services, client-facing engagements, charettes, industry capacity-building support, and technical guidance as it pertains to ILFI’s standards and programs. By supporting and catalyzing these unique and groundbreaking projects, the Special Projects Group supports ILFI’s mission to transform the architecture and building industry into one that is ecologically restorative. The Special Projects team works closely with universities, tech companies, global enterprises, and government agencies to collaborate on innovative sustainability solutions. The custom support offered to clients includes design and operations standard support, custom certification pathways, portfolio scale alignment solutions, and pilot approaches for new project types.
We are seeking a Manager with 5+ years of experience within the green building, green communities or green manufacturing industries, or similar, specifically experience in client support and consulting. The salary range for this position is $59,000 - $63,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package. For a complete job listing for the Manager position, please click here.
We are seeking a Director with 10+ years of experience within the same. The salary range for this position is $81,000 - $90,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package.For a complete job listing for the Director position, please click here Show more details...
ILFI’s Special Projects group catalyzes and... provides support to project teams and projects that do not fit the typical mold for certification at ILFI. The Special Projects Group offers consulting services, client-facing engagements, charettes, industry capacity-building support, and technical guidance as it pertains to ILFI’s standards and programs. By supporting and catalyzing these unique and groundbreaking projects, the Special Projects Group supports ILFI’s mission to transform the architecture and building industry into one that is ecologically restorative. The Special Projects team works closely with universities, tech companies, global enterprises, and government agencies to collaborate on innovative sustainability solutions. The custom support offered to clients includes design and operations standard support, custom certification pathways, portfolio scale alignment solutions, and pilot approaches for new project types.
We are seeking a Manager with 5+ years of experience within the green building, green communities or green manufacturing industries, or similar, specifically experience in client support and consulting. The salary range for this position is $59,000 - $63,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package. For a complete job listing for the Manager position, please click here.
We are seeking a Director with 10+ years of experience within the same. The salary range for this position is $81,000 - $90,000 and is supplemented by ILFI’s generous benefits package.For a complete job listing for the Director position, please click here Show more details...
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