Employment Opportunities

Energy Savers Network, a program of Green Built Alliance is seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals of high school and college age to participate in our Energy Efficiency Pre-Apprenticeship. The Energy Efficiency Pre-Apprentice will complete an 8-week job training program that provides hands-on experience in the green sustainable economy.

Pre-Apprentices will learn about energy efficiency and the ways we use and can reduce energy in our community, and gain valuable skills to secure jobs in the sustainability workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested and/or passionate about social and environmental justice while making a positive impact in their community.

This program qualifies for NC Community Colleges NC Apprenticeship program as a ‘pre-apprenticeship.’ Find out more about the benefits available online: apprenticeshipnc.com.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with home energy audits and assessments
• Assist with the installation of energy-efficiency and weatherization measures in clients’ homes
• Provide support to the Energy Efficiency team 
• Attend training sessions and workshops to learn about energy efficiency and sustainability
• Perform data entry and analysis to support program evaluation
• Participate in community outreach events 
• Spend approximately 15-18 hours per week in the field performing energy efficiency work (Tuesday-Thursday)
• Spend approximately 4-6 hours per week in the classroom or on field trips (Fridays)
• Create a portfolio of work to present to potential employers that includes all the skills learned during the program

Compensation:

• $15/hour

Qualifications:

• Young individuals 16-21 years old – BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ highly encouraged to apply
• Interest in social and/or environmental justice 
• No previous experience required, just willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and take initiative
• Attention to detail 
• Basic computer skills, including Google Suite and data entry
• Speak Spanish? You could be paid more for your bilingual work in the field!

Benefits:

• Receive a stipend of $15 per hour for up to a total of 192 hours in the program
• Gain hands-on experience in energy efficiency best practices and how you can apply those in your own home
• Learn valuable technical and soft skills relevant to jobs in the sustainability workforce
• Participate in fun community outreach events
• Make a positive impact in your community
• Build your resume, cover letter, and professional network
• Create a portfolio of work to present to potential employers that includes all the skills learned during the program
• Network with community partners and potential employers
• Receive pre-apprenticeship completion, eligible for entry into an approved apprenticeship program (apprenticeshipnc.com for more details)

To apply, please fill out the form at this link. Reach out to Jamie Wine (he/him) at jamie@greenbuilt.org with any questions. The deadline for applications is May 10, 2024 at 11:59pm.

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) and LGBTQ+ individuals are highly encouraged to apply!

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Position Description:

Green Built Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more sustainable community. We offer internships to people from all walks of life interested in green building, nonprofit management, marketing and outreach. Internships with the Green Built Alliance are a great way to gain experience, as well make connections and gain valuable insight into nonprofit work and the green building community. Our internships typically last for three months (spring, summer, fall, or winter term). We offer flexible scheduling to work with your class load or other work schedule.

Depending on interest, experience and time of year, interns may work on the following:

• Fundraising event planning, promotion and execution
• Website management and social media development
• Promotion and outreach for our various programs, such as Green Gauge, a green assessment tool for existing homes
• Development of resources and references for participants in the Green Built Homes residential building certification program
• Grant writing and research

Please note:

• Our internships are unpaid, educational training opportunities and are typically administration-based in the office and are not hands-on or in-the-field building homes. However, interns are encouraged to participate in any and all training and educational opportunities offered by the Green Built Alliance free of charge.
• While some of our interns have gone on to employment with our company, an internship is not an automatic pathway to paid work due to our small staff size.
• We do not provide any assistance with housing. There are two hostels in Asheville and many sublets available via Craigslist, dorms, and online searches.

Those interested in an internship can email office@greenbuilt.org with a resume and at least two references, and someone from our staff will respond shortly.