Global Green USA seeks a committed and energetic person to join our Santa Monica office. Position reports to Green Urbanism Program Director and works with local governments, affordable housing developers, architects, planners, and other non-profit organizations to develop and implement green building, renewable energy, and sustainable neighborhood projects and programs. Position will provide support for Sustainable Neighborhood Assessments, LEED for Neighborhood Development projects, and LEED for Homes certifications.

Responsibilities

§ Provide technical and administrative support for green urbanism projects including LEED for Homes, LEED for Neighborhood Development, and green schools. This includes maintaining project checklists, verifying project plans and specs for compliance with LEED prerequisites and credits, conducting site inspections for compliance with LEED prerequisites and credits, collecting verification documentation, and preparing certification packages.

§ Coordinate and document green design charrettes and community workshops.

§ Contribute to the preparation of maps, diagrams, and other graphics

§ Prepare presentations using Powerpoint or Prezi

§ Contribute narrative and diagrams to reports and proposals.

§ Conduct research and analysis for Green Urbanism Program publications and projects.

§ Assist in the general administration and management of the Green Urbanism Program.

§ Develop partnerships and connections to provide creative opportunities for new projects at GG USA.

Qualifications

§ Bachelors Degree in Environmental Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture

§ Previous experience with LEED, preferably LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development

§ Able to work independently and take initiative

§ Flexible and able to move between different projects and topics

§ Strong organizational skills

§ Strong written and verbal communication skills

§ Excellent analytical ability

§ Interest in sustainability as applied to urban conditions

§ Experience with the following programs: Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), SketchUp, AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

§ LEED Green Associate or other sustainability credential a plus but not required

How To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume and a work sample [items may include : writing, diagrams, sections/renderings, maps, analysis] to mmcclain@globalgreen.org subject line : GUP Assistant