Green-e Analyst, Certification Programs

Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is a vibrant and expanding 501(c)(3) that promotes policy and market-based solutions to advance sustainable energy in the U.S. and internationally. CRS’s work engages stakeholders across the sustainable energy sector, including renewable energy users, sellers, government, and other NGOs through its education, technical assistance, and policy-focused programs and outreach. CRS also administers the market-leading

Green-e®programs, which offer independent environmental and consumer protection standards and certification for buyers and producers of renewable energy, such as utility green power programs, and carbon offsets and biomethane.

As the public’s awareness of the impacts of pollution arising from electricity generation, energy security issues, and sustainable economic development has risen, the demand for renewable energy has increased greatly. Voluntary certified renewable energy sales in the U.S. have increased an average of 9% over the past 4 years, and CRS’s Green-e® Certification program currently certifies over 3.5% of the total U.S. electricity mix.

More than half of the installed wind capacity in the U.S. is participating in Green-e® Energy certified transactions. This position is a chance to join a leading clean energy nonprofit organization and work on a program whose growth mirrors the dynamic renewable energy market.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The Analyst position is based in CRS’s San Francisco office. This position is not remote and requires in-person presence in accordance with CRS’s work schedule policies. Currently, CRS maintains a hybrid work schedule, but that could change based on the needs of the organization and other factors.

The Analyst reports to the Manager of Certification Programs and supports the day-to-day administration of CRS's certification programs.

This position requires the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a firm focus on priorities, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of comfort contacting current and potential program participants by phone and email in a professional manner. Study or work experience in environmental policy and renewable electricity markets is preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing certification applications, including the onboarding and training of program participants, conducting contract renewals and terminations, reviewing and improving related internal program processes and documentation
• Assisting in the annual verification processes for the Green-e® Energy program and potentially other programs
• Conducting the annual Marketing Compliance Review processes for the different Green-e® certification programs
• Researching and verifying renewable energy generator information, including evaluating any renewable energy consumption claims
• Responding to general Green-e® program email inquiries and inbound calls, performing program administration duties such attending and taking minutes at meetings, sending program related mailings, suggesting website updates, and supporting organization wide data-related projects
• Providing research support to the Green-e® certification programs
• Supporting the Program Outreach team as needed, including traveling to meet with program participants and conducting program outreach

Support and Participate in CRS Education and Expert Assistance Work - 15%

• Conducting targeted qualitative and quantitative research
• Contributing to technical reports
• Occasional travel will be required

• Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant area, such as but not limited to:
  Public Policy, Energy or Environmental Policy, Engineering, Data Analysis, Program Management, Communications, Economics
• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexible and self-starting, able to multitask and prioritize across multiple projects
• Must be able to work independently
• Motivated problem solver, excited to dive deeply into renewable energy
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to CRS’s mission

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