Schatz Energy Research Center
Arcata, California
The Schatz Energy Research Center (http://schatzcenter.org/) ) at Cal Poly Humboldt is currently seeking research staff to assist with administrative and research tasks for our off-grid energy access team , including supporting the VeraSol product certification program. This is a full-time, benefitted position based in Arcata, CA, with the option for remote work initially. This position is expected to start on or near May 1, 2024.
As part of our off-grid energy access team, the position will support administrative and research tasks including coordination with solar product manufacturers, data input and maintenance, and technical test report review and analysis.
This position will substantially contribute to our work on off-grid energy access. For context, more than 1 billion people worldwide are currently unable to access reliable grid electricity. Modern off-grid solar products help support these communities by providing clean and reliable energy for homes, farms and small businesses, and local facilities including schools and health clinics. As the technical lead for the VeraSol program, our off-grid energy access team develops and implements international test protocols for quality assurance to ensure that solar products and appliances are safe, durable, reliable, and perform as advertised. We work closely with national governments, manufacturers, and nonprofit organizations seeking to provide energy access and resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
We welcome applications from everyone who is legally eligible to work in the United States.
Our organizational commitments
Our vision
We envision a healthy planet with thriving, equitable, resilient communities powered by clean energy.
Our purpose
Our team is committed to addressing climate change and improving human and ecosystem health through work that supports clean energy, climate-resilience, equity, and justice. Our work includes:
Research and development – we do applied research focused on energy and environmental issues.
Technology deployment – we design, integrate, build, test, and operate innovative, renewable, and resilient energy systems that are responsive to social and environmental needs.
Collaboration – we work with public and private partners including Tribal Nations, communities, agencies, academic institutions, foundations, and industry to exchange knowledge and implement innovative solutions locally and internationally.
Education and Training – we support learning that provides practical, hands-on experience for current and future practitioners and leaders.
Our values
Kindness: Treating people and the planet with care and respect through acts of inclusion, helpfulness, generosity, and encouragement.
Integrity: Approaching one another and our interdisciplinary research with curiosity, open-mindedness, transparency, and humility.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Providing a nourishing and rewarding environment for Center staff, students, and partners. Respecting the differences of our colleagues and actively seeking to identify and remove barriers to ensure opportunities to thrive.
Justice: Working to advance racial justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment, LGBTQIA+ rights, economic equality, and environmental justice.
Teamwork and collaboration: Supporting internal and external community building and engagement to create inclusive and innovative solutions. Sharing knowledge with and learning from our colleagues, collaborators, community partners, and the public to advance understanding.
Effectiveness: Using our technical, scientific, and policy expertise to do good work that makes a difference.
Please see the full job announcement for required experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must submit all of the following via email to schatzenergy@humboldt.edu:
A 1-2 page formal letter of application explaining your interest in working on the off-grid energy access team and your qualifications for the position. Please note that communication skills are very important for this position, and we will use this letter as a writing sample. Please include your ability to work during typical working hours in the Pacific Time and your willingness to be located within a weekly commuting distance of Arcata, California.
A resume (3 pages maximum is preferred, but we encourage you to include all relevant and transferable experience and skills you wish us to consider)
Contact information for 3 references
A Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation Employee Information Form for Applicants. Please fill in “Submission Email” and “Contact” as follows: Schatz Energy Research Center (Name) and schatzenergy@humboldt.edu (Email).
Applications that do not include all of the above information (including working hours and location) will not be considered.
All applicants must also complete a short online skills assessment at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ3SBKxQxruc0SSqi9vHqqqnEK46ALTizNehdmZP4I8z_tRg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please contact us at schatzenergy@humboldt.edu if you are unable to access or complete the Google Form.
Be sure to address all the minimum and desired qualifications that you meet in your application materials. Applications submitted with incomplete materials or that exceed the maximum lengths stated above may not be considered. Letters may be addressed to the “Search Committee.”
All application materials must be received by 5 pm Pacific Time (US) on April 2, 2024.
Affirmative action and equal opportunity
The Schatz Center is a part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation (SPF), an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about SPF’s Equal Employment Opportunity hiring : https://research.humboldt.edu/employment/hiring .
The Schatz Energy Research Center (http://schatzcenter.org/) ) at Cal Poly Humboldt is currently seeking research staff to assist with administrative and research tasks for our off-grid energy access team , including supporting the VeraSol product certification program. This is a full-time, benefitted position based in Arcata, CA, with the option for remote work initially. This position is expected to start on or near May 1, 2024.
As part of our off-grid energy access team, the position will support administrative and research tasks including coordination with solar product manufacturers, data input and maintenance, and technical test report review and analysis.
This position will substantially contribute to our work on off-grid energy access. For context, more than 1 billion people worldwide are currently unable to access reliable grid electricity. Modern off-grid solar products help support these communities by providing clean and reliable energy for homes, farms and small businesses, and local facilities including schools and health clinics. As the technical lead for the VeraSol program, our off-grid energy access team develops and implements international test protocols for quality assurance to ensure that solar products and appliances are safe, durable, reliable, and perform as advertised. We work closely with national governments, manufacturers, and nonprofit organizations seeking to provide energy access and resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
We welcome applications from everyone who is legally eligible to work in the United States.
Our organizational commitments
Our vision
We envision a healthy planet with thriving, equitable, resilient communities powered by clean energy.
Our purpose
Our team is committed to addressing climate change and improving human and ecosystem health through work that supports clean energy, climate-resilience, equity, and justice. Our work includes:
Research and development – we do applied research focused on energy and environmental issues.
Technology deployment – we design, integrate, build, test, and operate innovative, renewable, and resilient energy systems that are responsive to social and environmental needs.
Collaboration – we work with public and private partners including Tribal Nations, communities, agencies, academic institutions, foundations, and industry to exchange knowledge and implement innovative solutions locally and internationally.
Education and Training – we support learning that provides practical, hands-on experience for current and future practitioners and leaders.
Our values
Kindness: Treating people and the planet with care and respect through acts of inclusion, helpfulness, generosity, and encouragement.
Integrity: Approaching one another and our interdisciplinary research with curiosity, open-mindedness, transparency, and humility.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Providing a nourishing and rewarding environment for Center staff, students, and partners. Respecting the differences of our colleagues and actively seeking to identify and remove barriers to ensure opportunities to thrive.
Justice: Working to advance racial justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment, LGBTQIA+ rights, economic equality, and environmental justice.
Teamwork and collaboration: Supporting internal and external community building and engagement to create inclusive and innovative solutions. Sharing knowledge with and learning from our colleagues, collaborators, community partners, and the public to advance understanding.
Effectiveness: Using our technical, scientific, and policy expertise to do good work that makes a difference.
Please see the full job announcement for required experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must submit all of the following via email to schatzenergy@humboldt.edu:
A 1-2 page formal letter of application explaining your interest in working on the off-grid energy access team and your qualifications for the position. Please note that communication skills are very important for this position, and we will use this letter as a writing sample. Please include your ability to work during typical working hours in the Pacific Time and your willingness to be located within a weekly commuting distance of Arcata, California.
A resume (3 pages maximum is preferred, but we encourage you to include all relevant and transferable experience and skills you wish us to consider)
Contact information for 3 references
A Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation Employee Information Form for Applicants. Please fill in “Submission Email” and “Contact” as follows: Schatz Energy Research Center (Name) and schatzenergy@humboldt.edu (Email).
Applications that do not include all of the above information (including working hours and location) will not be considered.
All applicants must also complete a short online skills assessment at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ3SBKxQxruc0SSqi9vHqqqnEK46ALTizNehdmZP4I8z_tRg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please contact us at schatzenergy@humboldt.edu if you are unable to access or complete the Google Form.
Be sure to address all the minimum and desired qualifications that you meet in your application materials. Applications submitted with incomplete materials or that exceed the maximum lengths stated above may not be considered. Letters may be addressed to the “Search Committee.”
All application materials must be received by 5 pm Pacific Time (US) on April 2, 2024.
Affirmative action and equal opportunity
The Schatz Center is a part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation (SPF), an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about SPF’s Equal Employment Opportunity hiring : https://research.humboldt.edu/employment/hiring .
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Bellingham, WA
Job Description: Community Engagement Manager Employment status: 1 FTE, hourly, benefitted Reports to: Executive Director (ED) Starting wage range: DOE
Working Conditions: The WDRC continually strives to provide a supportive, healthy, and productive work environment. Every staff member plays an active role in contributing positively to our organizational culture. Staff serve the public through a variety of programming both onsite within WDRC owned and rented facilities, and in public and private spaces. Given the nature of the WDRC’s mission and services, the possibility of exposure to escalated emotion and offensive language from the public exists. The WDRC expects staff to respond to these instances with diplomacy, tact, and compassion. Note: During COVID, most staff are working remotely, and physical offices are closed to the public.
Position summary: The Community Engagement Manager (CEM) is a key staff member in our nonprofit organization. The CEM is responsible for working closely with the Executive Director, Board, and other staff to advance development efforts, promote community awareness, and create opportunities for engaging with our organization. We are seeking a wonderful individual to join our team and serve our community by modeling the WDRC’s core values and embodying a warm, welcoming, and professional approach while interacting with volunteers, donors, partners, clients, staff, and the community at large. This position is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative, driven, and experienced individual who believes in our mission and is committed to strengthening our organization. The successful candidate will both bring vision and leadership to a collaborative environment, and be able to successfully implement operational plans.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Engage as a thought partner with the ED to cultivate resources and relationships to sustain & grow the organization;
Work closely with ED and staff to maintain positive relationships with donors, other organizations, government agencies, and community supporters;
Design and implement the Fund Development Plan, in coordination with ED and Board;
Participate in Board Fund Development committee meetings;
Coordinate Board involvement in community engagement activities;
Fund Development
Oversee agency fundraising, outreach, and special events to ensure and maximize their success and impact;
Cultivate donor relations; design appeals, and solicit, receive, and acknowledge donor contributions;
Identify new donors and sponsors in collaboration with ED and Board;
Oversee our organization’s donor database;
Maintain annual grants calendar; track application and reporting deadlines;
Research, write, and manage grants and grant reporting in alignment with agency’s strategic and operational plan s;
Write grant acknowledgment letters.
Community Engagement Development
Design and develop messaging and marketing materials to tell our story and promote our programs, services, and events to current and new targeted audiences;
Identify and support opportunities to reach diverse, underserved communities in collaboration with Staff and Board;
Serve as liaison with media; ensure timely press releases are written and issued;
Establish and manage annual communications and outreach calendar;
Oversee external communications including newsletters, e-blasts, social media, and web presence;
Oversee agency-wide data collection and metrics, including coordinating with staff to research and compile internal and external statistics to demonstrate efficacy and impact of WDRC services;
Oversee design, publishing, and distribution of the annual report;
Facilitate and manage outreach opportunities and participate in networking to advance our community visibility;
Team Leadership
Coordinate and direct the work of staff members, board members, and volunteers working on community engagement and fund development efforts;
Contribute to effective teamwork among staff;
Actively participate in staff meetings and agency events and activities;
Collaborate with other staff to achieve organization’s mission and contribute to shared staff responsibilities ;
Support other initiatives and tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
BA or comparable education in related field and minimum 3-5 years relevant experience;
Demonstrated experience in the ability to direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of others;
Belief in and understanding of our mission, and familiarity with mediation and conflict resolution;
Demonstrable cultural humility and awareness, and capable of mindfully interacting with diverse people;
Demonstrated track record of fund development, including grant procurement;
Event coordination and project management experience;
Public relations and communications experience;
Comfort and ease with technology and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogs);
Flexibility, including ability to occasionally work early morning, evening, and weekend hours;
Exceptional organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail;
Excellent verbal and written communicator, and an outstanding listener;
Strong sense of initiative, sense of humor, and compassion;
Desire and ability to work collaboratively;
Excellent proficiency with Windows applications, experience with relational databases;
Able to create mail merges and templates, customize spreadsheets, setup queries and reports;
Ability to enlist support, delegate, and work effectively with volunteers;
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and address emergent issues;
Ability to work comfortably with limited supervision;
Ability to troubleshoot/problem solve as issues arise;
Ability to lift 30 lbs;
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Familiarity with Whatcom County businesses, organizations, and community at large
Experience with development and implementation of strategic and operational plans
Proficiency with Canva, In-Design, or equivalent layout application;
To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Jaina Gemin, Search Coordinator, at jaina@whatcomdrc.org . Use the subject line: Community Engagement Manager Position Application (YOUR NAME)
Due by: Preference for applications received before noon on Monday, November 23; open until filled
Job Description: Community Engagement Manager Employment status: 1 FTE, hourly, benefitted Reports to: Executive Director (ED) Starting wage range: DOE
Working Conditions: The WDRC continually strives to provide a supportive, healthy, and productive work environment. Every staff member plays an active role in contributing positively to our organizational culture. Staff serve the public through a variety of programming both onsite within WDRC owned and rented facilities, and in public and private spaces. Given the nature of the WDRC’s mission and services, the possibility of exposure to escalated emotion and offensive language from the public exists. The WDRC expects staff to respond to these instances with diplomacy, tact, and compassion. Note: During COVID, most staff are working remotely, and physical offices are closed to the public.
Position summary: The Community Engagement Manager (CEM) is a key staff member in our nonprofit organization. The CEM is responsible for working closely with the Executive Director, Board, and other staff to advance development efforts, promote community awareness, and create opportunities for engaging with our organization. We are seeking a wonderful individual to join our team and serve our community by modeling the WDRC’s core values and embodying a warm, welcoming, and professional approach while interacting with volunteers, donors, partners, clients, staff, and the community at large. This position is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative, driven, and experienced individual who believes in our mission and is committed to strengthening our organization. The successful candidate will both bring vision and leadership to a collaborative environment, and be able to successfully implement operational plans.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Engage as a thought partner with the ED to cultivate resources and relationships to sustain & grow the organization;
Work closely with ED and staff to maintain positive relationships with donors, other organizations, government agencies, and community supporters;
Design and implement the Fund Development Plan, in coordination with ED and Board;
Participate in Board Fund Development committee meetings;
Coordinate Board involvement in community engagement activities;
Fund Development
Oversee agency fundraising, outreach, and special events to ensure and maximize their success and impact;
Cultivate donor relations; design appeals, and solicit, receive, and acknowledge donor contributions;
Identify new donors and sponsors in collaboration with ED and Board;
Oversee our organization’s donor database;
Maintain annual grants calendar; track application and reporting deadlines;
Research, write, and manage grants and grant reporting in alignment with agency’s strategic and operational plan s;
Write grant acknowledgment letters.
Community Engagement Development
Design and develop messaging and marketing materials to tell our story and promote our programs, services, and events to current and new targeted audiences;
Identify and support opportunities to reach diverse, underserved communities in collaboration with Staff and Board;
Serve as liaison with media; ensure timely press releases are written and issued;
Establish and manage annual communications and outreach calendar;
Oversee external communications including newsletters, e-blasts, social media, and web presence;
Oversee agency-wide data collection and metrics, including coordinating with staff to research and compile internal and external statistics to demonstrate efficacy and impact of WDRC services;
Oversee design, publishing, and distribution of the annual report;
Facilitate and manage outreach opportunities and participate in networking to advance our community visibility;
Team Leadership
Coordinate and direct the work of staff members, board members, and volunteers working on community engagement and fund development efforts;
Contribute to effective teamwork among staff;
Actively participate in staff meetings and agency events and activities;
Collaborate with other staff to achieve organization’s mission and contribute to shared staff responsibilities ;
Support other initiatives and tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
BA or comparable education in related field and minimum 3-5 years relevant experience;
Demonstrated experience in the ability to direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of others;
Belief in and understanding of our mission, and familiarity with mediation and conflict resolution;
Demonstrable cultural humility and awareness, and capable of mindfully interacting with diverse people;
Demonstrated track record of fund development, including grant procurement;
Event coordination and project management experience;
Public relations and communications experience;
Comfort and ease with technology and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogs);
Flexibility, including ability to occasionally work early morning, evening, and weekend hours;
Exceptional organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail;
Excellent verbal and written communicator, and an outstanding listener;
Strong sense of initiative, sense of humor, and compassion;
Desire and ability to work collaboratively;
Excellent proficiency with Windows applications, experience with relational databases;
Able to create mail merges and templates, customize spreadsheets, setup queries and reports;
Ability to enlist support, delegate, and work effectively with volunteers;
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and address emergent issues;
Ability to work comfortably with limited supervision;
Ability to troubleshoot/problem solve as issues arise;
Ability to lift 30 lbs;
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Familiarity with Whatcom County businesses, organizations, and community at large
Experience with development and implementation of strategic and operational plans
Proficiency with Canva, In-Design, or equivalent layout application;
To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Jaina Gemin, Search Coordinator, at jaina@whatcomdrc.org . Use the subject line: Community Engagement Manager Position Application (YOUR NAME)
Due by: Preference for applications received before noon on Monday, November 23; open until filled