Students for Sustainability, Central Carolina Community College

SolSmart Advisor - The Solar Foundation

Deadline: November 18, 2016
Location: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chapel Hill, NC; Charlottesville, VA; Duluth, MN; Layfayette, CO; Oklahoma City, OK; South Bend, IN; Providence, RI
The Solar Foundation (TSF), serving as the Technical Assistance Provider for the SolSmart program (www.solsmart.org) – funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative – is seeking several highly-motivated, experienced self-starters to act as SolSmart Advisors to participating local governments throughout the United States.

SolSmart Advisors are temporary, program-funded and -trained staff who work in selected communities pursuing SolSmart designation for up to six months. These Advisors will assist local governments in achieving designation through the SolSmart program by addressing solar “soft costs” and barriers to the use of solar energy in the city.

Advisors will work with municipal staff and other stakeholders (both internal and external) to apply industry-leading best practices that allow participating local governments to achieve SolSmart designation. Specifically, these Advisors will help participating governments to achieve SolSmart criteria (www.solsmart.org/resources) related to solar permitting and inspections, planning and zoning, construction codes, solar rights, utility engagement, community engagement, and market development and finance.

Additionally, Advisors will conduct outreach to neighboring communities and facilitate regional discussions about solar energy, including discussions about opportunities to harmonize solar processes across jurisdictions.

Complete scopes or work for the communities hosting Advisors can be found at www.solsmart.org/solsmart-advisors. These are temporary, contractual positions based in the host community, which will last no more than six months.

Key Responsibilities
•Working with local government staff to reduce solar “soft costs;”
•Assisting participating governments in pursuit of solar goals related to SolSmart criteria, including solar permitting and inspections, planning and zoning, construction codes, solar rights, utility engagement, community engagement, and market development and finance;
•Tracking key metrics related to both solar energy in participating local government jurisdictions and progress toward SolSmart designation;
•Engaging in regular communication with SolSmart Technical Assistance Provider Team;
•Conducting SolSmart program outreach to additional communities in the region.

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Wake County Extension and Wake County Public School System have developed a
new program for middle school students and we need to find FOUR Food
Security Site Coordinators to help us help students make an impact on food
security right here in Wake County!

Through the *Growing Youth Food Security Leaders Program*, Wake County
middle schoolers will have the chance to learn about food security
challenges in their community and will be given $2,000 to implement a
project that tackles food insecurity in their school. This summer, the
students learn about the issues and develop their project, and then they
implement the project during the Fall and Spring of the 2016-2017 school
year. There will be one field trip to a community site or agency per week.

The* Food Security Site Coordinator* is a paid position ($18/hr for
approximately 30 hours per week) working with a group of 20 middle school
students for four weeks this summer. Training is July 1 - 7. Program weeks
are July 11-14, July 18-21, July 25-28 and August 1-4. There may be the
opportunity for continued work in the Fall and Spring with fewer hours per
week.

*Program sites run Monday - Thursday from 9AM to 2PM.* Site coordinators
should expect to arrive on site 30 minutes before the program starts each
day and should expect to stay 30 minutes after the program ends. 30 hours
per week with some work being able to be done remotely on Fridays for
reporting/planning/contacting parents.

The four sites for the program this summer are: E Millbrook Middle, Dillard
Drive Middle, Wendell Middle and Fuquay-Varina Middle.

Background checks and photo ID will be required for employment. Site
coordinators will not be responsible for driving youth, as WCPSS is
providing transportation for field trips.

Anyone interested in the positions should send cover letter and resume
to Heather Schaffer by June 13. Site coordinators may specify a preference
for a particular site in their cover letter if they would like to work at
any particular site or can state that they would be willing to work at any
of the sites. Any questions should be directed to Heather Shaffer -
[email protected]


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Carol S. Mitchell, PhD, RD, LDN
NC State Extension, Wake County Center
4001-E Carya Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610-2914
Office phone: 919-250-1094

Hello Friends, Apply and spread the word about these great (paid) apprenticeships!

http://www.ncgrowingtogether.org/apprenticeship-descriptions/
Including one we are offering at NC A & T!

Apprenticeship Descriptions Cumberland County Cooperative Extension is seeking an apprentice who will work to create a branding program that can connect consumers to restaurants in the county that serve locally sourced food. The apprentice will work to connect farmers to restaurants and create a guide for consumers to locate r…

GREAT INTERNSHIP IN CHARLOTTE!

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Spring 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Internship - Charlotte Hornets (Charlotte, NC)

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department is seeking highly motivated, energetic and outgoing interns with a strong desire for community outreach. The intern will assist in the implementation and progression of community outreach programs in the areas of education, wellness, military and the fihgt against hunger. The CSR internship provides an opportunity for proactive individuals to gain valuable hands-on community outreach experience for a professional sports organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the development and coordination of community events & programs including, but not limited to NBA Cares, player programs and partnership activations

Identify marketing and promotional opportunities to increase brand awareness of community programs

Write event recaps and keep a comprehensive record of media clips that cover community programs and special events

Manage department storage closet and monitor merchandise inventory daily

Process, respond and fulfill merchandise donation requests in a timely manner

Assist with planning and facilitating full team autograph signings and player appearances

Manage all aspects of player community ticket program such as; receive and respond to requests, distribute tickets upon approval and monitor ticket inventory and usage rate

Handle general office duties, including: research, data entry, answering phones, copying and filing

Fulfill all other duties as assigned by manager

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES

Event planning and project management experience

Strong verbal/written communication and customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Team-oriented nature, with an ability to work in a fast-paced group atmosphere

Strong interest in engaging the community and non-profit organizations

Must work all home games and major team events when asked

Ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple tasks

Self-starter, creativity, flexibility, knowledge of marketing and promotion tools

Strong organizational skills

Excellent time management

Proficient in MS Office applications

Access to a vehicle is required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong verbal/written communication and customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Team-oriented nature, with an ability to work in a fast-paced group atmosphere

Strong interest in engaging the community and non-profit organizations

Must work all home games and major team events when asked

Ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple tasks

Self-starter, creativity, flexibility, knowledge of marketing and promotion tools

Strong organizational skills

Excellent time management

Proficient in MS Office applications

Education/Experience

Intern must receive college credit

Event planning and project management experience

A Taste of Money and Meaning Student/Farmer ticket Frank Stasio, interviewer extraordinaire and host of the popular NPR show, The State of Things, will be on stage interviewing Judy Wicks. Local economy is a topic that is near to Frank Stasio’s heart. He presided over the opening of the Durham Food Coop, and he has definite opinions about how a lo…

Great Continuing Ed class starts next week, some fantastic homes on tour!

:Students will learn about green building design elements then tour a local home or business demonstrating that feature. Design elements include passive solar, alternative building material, and high performance homes.Start Date:August 17, 2015

End Date:August 31, 2015Instructor Name:Laura LaufferLocation:PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)Building/Room:0045, room 0135Hours (CEUs):7.50 (0.75)Class Meetings:Monday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Enrollment:8 seats of 8 available 1Cost:$70


register on line at http://www.cccc.edu/ecd/find-classes/index.php?PublicationDepartment=Energy/Green%20Technology

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Sarah and Rose!

We are pleased to announce that WomenNC is now accepting applications for the United Nations 60th Annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Session! Please see below for more information on this exciting opportunity for undergraduate students in North Carolina.

The theme for this year is "Women’s Empowerment and the link to sustainable development.”

We need your help to get the word out to those who might be interested in applying! Please take a moment to:

* Forward this email with the image below to your networks.
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* Print the attached flyer to distribute on campus.

You can read more about this WomenNC fellowship opportunity at http://www.womennc.org/un-csw-fellowship/2016-fellowship/.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

2016 Fellowship | Women NC Applications for the 2016 Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Fellowship are available beginning August 01, 2015. The submission deadline for all application documents is 11:59pm EST on August 31, 2015.

whoot whoot great news

Amazon backs NC’s 1st large-scale wind farm The world’s largest developer of wind-energy farms has teamed up with online retail giant Amazon to build a major wind farm in coastal North Carolina.

check out this green recruiter!

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My client is one of the largest EPC Companies in the Country- rated # 1 for Energy Design now going Solar in a Big Way...!? I'm currently looking for a Solar Project Engineer that has gone through the whole process for Design/ Installation/Funding of Commercial Projects 5 MW and larger. You will be constructing Solar Projects up 100MW. You will be reporting directly to the VP of Energy and be an important piece of a growing division. This position is located in Raleigh, NC (also looking for one in San Francisco)!

This is a high profile role and a Fantastic Growth opportunity! If you've got the chops & the drive (and you're bored or underutilized where you are?!) Please get in touch!

Please send your resume in MS Word to [email protected]

If this position is not quite what you're looking for, I place Engineers, Project Managers, Operations Managers, Business Development and Executives in the Solar, Wind and GreenTech Industries (as well as EPC- Construction) Locally & Nationwide. Send me your resume - I may well have an opportunity that fits the bill! J

I will personally review and promptly respond to all qualified candidates!

Thank You,

Chris DiGangi

AutoCAD, NEC, UBC, photovoltaic, LV, MV,PV, power electronics, budgets, AC & DC, Substations

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UNC Transportation & Parking is currently seeking a Transportation Marketing Coordinator to help promote sustainable transportation to employees and students.

Please forward this posting to anyone you think would be a good fit: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/75816.

Thank you,

Amanda Simmons
Transportation Demand Manager
UNC Transportation & Parking
http://move.unc.edu

Transportation Marketing Coordinator Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying to the opening. To apply to the position, please click the Apply to this Job link/button.

Call to action!

Dear Laura,

While some of us finalizing our Memorial Day plans, House Bill 332, the repeal bill that is moving swiftly through our legislature could kill renewable portfolio standards in NC.

Please take a moment to consider what this means.

Hanna Mitchell of Greenpeace warns:

"If passed, the bill would freeze the amount of energy that Duke Energy is required to produce from renewable sources and energy efficiency at 6% and change the rate rules for small solar farms. In sum, it would undo some of the key policies that have allowed the solar energy industry to grow in NC."
What about the people of North Carolina?

The health costs of fossil fuel dependence are not too high for us to bear. We deserve better a course than what fossil fuels, including coal and natural gas can deliver. Both contribute to climate change related health illnesses such as heat stroke, dehydration, infectious disease and allergies. Too many of us are already struggling to breathe. In our state alone, over 900,000 adults and 300,000 children have been diagnosed with asthma according to the American Lung Association's State of the Air Report. About 40% of our state's air pollution is coming from power plants that run on fossil fuels. With more of that we can expect more respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer, prenatal complications and premature death in North Carolina's future.

Our children are already suffering from the effects of climate change and will continue to suffer until we transition to a clean energy economy.

I am sharing an action alert from the NC Sustainable Energy Association, so please take a minute to make a few calls in support of solar. Please educate senators representing your area as well. Find your NC representative: http://www.ncleg.net/representation/WhoRepresentsMe.aspx

URGENT ACTION ALERT: Contact Senators to Oppose Changes to Clean Energy Policies
Please contact the Senators listed below especially if you live, work, have projects or facilities in their district, and:

1. Educate them regarding the monopoly NC electricity market and lack of free market forces
2. Ask them to oppose the REPS freeze and changes to the standard contract and capacity payments (more info here: [email protected]&job=1872322&ymlink=3607673&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eenergync%2Eorg%2F%3Fpage%3DH332%5FSummary)" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://www.energync.org/link.asp?e=[email protected]&job=1872322&ymlink=3607673&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eenergync%2Eorg%2F%3Fpage%3DH332%5FSummary)


Sen. Jerry W. Tillman
Moore, Randolph
[email protected]
(919) 733-5870


Sen. David L. Curtis
Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln
[email protected]
(919) 715-3038


Sen. Ronald J. Rabin
Harnett, Johnston, Lee
[email protected]
(919) 733-5748


Sen. John M. Alexander, Jr.
Wake
[email protected]
(919) 733-5850


Sen. Tom Apodaca
Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania
[email protected]
(919) 733-5745


Sen. Chad Barefoot
Franklin, Wake
[email protected]
(919) 715-3036


Sen. Tamara Barringer
Wake
[email protected]
(919) 733-5653


Sen. Harry Brown
Jones, Onslow
[email protected]
(919) 715-3034


Sen. Warren Daniel
Burke, Cleveland
[email protected]
(919) 715-7823


Sen. Ralph Hise
Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Yancey
[email protected]
(919) 733-3460

NCGA - Representation All residents of North Carolina are represented in the United States Senate by both Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis. Representation in the NC House, the NC Senate, and the US House is determined by district. Each resident of the state has one representative in each of those legislative bodies,…