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The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) is an international nonprofit organization that works to reduce the environmental impacts of energy-using products as the primary resource for appliance energy efficiency standards and labeling (S&L) worldwide. CLASP organizes teams of local and international experts to provide best practice technical advice to governments and organizations working to develop energy efficiency S&L policies. CLASP's projects result in major improvements in the energy efficiency of appliances, lighting, and equipment; enhanced institutional capacity to develop energy efficiency S&L policies and programs at local, regional, and international levels; considerable reductions in electricity consumption; and significant abatement of greenhouse gas emissions.
Super-efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment Initiative (SEAD)
SEAD aims to accelerate global development and deployment of highly energy efficient appliance and equipment product designs and technologies through global collaboration aimed at raising appliance efficiency using policies including standards, labeling, and incentives. CLASP has been selected as the SEAD Operating Agent to support participating governments in achieving these energy saving goals through (1) robust best practice and information exchange, (2) efficient and coordinated policy dialogue, and (3) rigorous technical analysis and advice. Activities for SEAD are developed and coordinated through 5 working groups:
• Working Group I – Cross-cutting Technical Analysis: Aims to assist the development of a priority list of products for SEAD by providing preliminary assessment of factors such as electricity saving potential globally and in SEAD participating countries, similarity of products and test procedures across participating countries/regions, and status of efficiency levels of products and various market transformation (MT) programs.
• Working Group II – Global Energy Efficiency Awards: Will develop awards to recognize the most efficient commercially available and prototype appliance in existence internationally in each targeted category.
• Working Group III – Incentives: Supports efforts by SEAD members to develop appliance efficiency incentive programs, and facilitates efforts, where appropriate, to develop internationally coordinated incentive programs.
• Working Group IV – Standards and Test Procedure Coordination: Oversees efforts to track and accelerate SEAD members’ implementation of appliance efficiency standards as well as promote increased compatibility of test procedures.
• Working Group V – Procurement: Aims to accelerate global market transformation towards higher energy efficiency by enhancing existing procurement programs at both state and municipal levels, and by providing best practice guides on designing and implementing procurement programs.
SEAD Program Coordinator
The SEAD Program Coordinator will play an intrinsic role in supporting SEAD activities. S/he will work closely with working groups to compile information and foster collaboration with participating governments and key stakeholders through information dissemination, workshops, and publications, including supporting the development and maintenance of the SEAD web portal. The ideal candidate will have a background or a demonstrated interest in energy efficiency, a strong professional work ethic, and an orientation toward working in a collaborative environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The SEAD Program Coordinator will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
- Coordinate the planning and scheduling of working group meetings, including developing meeting agendas and communicating with working group members.
- Participate in all meetings while documenting all meeting discussions and drafting meeting reports; coordinate client review of reports and arrange for posting on client’s website.
- Perform research and prepare documents supporting working group activities as directed by the client.
- Prepare briefing books, PowerPoint presentations, and other materials in support of working group activities.
- Collect and analyze data and draft reports and other materials in support of working group activities.
- Support program/project activities performed by the SEAD website development team.
- Perform miscellaneous and quick-response program and administrative tasks as directed.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors’ degree in public administration, energy, environment, communications, or a related field; masters’ degree in a corresponding field a plus
- Individuals with demonstrated experience planning and coordinating events, meetings, or programs strongly preferred
- 1-3 years of work experience and/or intern experience with a consulting firm, energy/environmental firm, or nonprofit organization
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to details
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Effective presentation skills (e.g., PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Compensation and Benefits
CLASP offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be based in Washington, DC, with travel to global CLASP offices and elsewhere as necessary.
To Apply
This position will remain open until filled. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.
http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=136
