[Remote] Climate and Decarbonization Strategy Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SEI is launching its Climate Corps Fellowship program, offering a unique opportunity for individuals to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects. As a Climate and Decarbonization Strategy Associate, you will contribute to climate resiliency initiatives by helping clients measure and manage energy performance in real estate portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the climate and decarbonization team, specific to energy and decarbonization goals, collaborating with team members as needed
• Leverage Microsoft Excel and additional 3rd Party analysis tools to support the team developing decarbonization pathways for corporate occupier and owner/investor real estate clients
• Be accountable for collecting and reviewing energy use data; building information; Energy Star Portfolio Manager profile development; and regulatory compliance obligations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze utility data and determine upstream opportunities for energy reduction
• Improve upon processes and procedures for data collection and monitoring to support data analytics
• Research and stay current on regulatory issues to enhance efforts
• Utilize JLL's AI tools to enhance efficiency
• Establish and optimize strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive management in bringing new ideas and solutions to the service delivery

Skills

• Engineering, math, environmental science, or other related background
• Data management and analytics experience
• Passionate about working towards a sustainable future
• Ability to build strong working relationships and be a team player
• Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work
• Proactive in asking questions and comfortable working independently
• Possess strong analytical and creative critical thinking skills
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis
• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas)
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions
• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• Familiarity with commercial building regulations in the US
• Experience with commercial real estate
• Understanding of building design, construction, and operations across multiple real estate asset types
• Demonstrated experience in technical data analysis and/or engineering delivery, and presentation delivery

Benefits

• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 personal days for a standard 10-month fellowship (prorated for longer terms), which may be used for vacation or sick time.
• Additionally, Fellows follow their partner site's holiday schedule to observe the same holidays as their team.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

Company Overview

• SEI is an environmental nonprofit that builds leaders to accelerate climate solutions. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in San Rafael, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.seiinc.org.