Building Performance Standards Associate

Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!

SEI’s Climate Corps Fellowship program offers the chance to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects while gaining paid, hands-on experience. This full-time, bridge-to-career opportunity pairs fellows with host organizations, from local governments to nonprofits and businesses, to drive real-world change.

About the Opportunity 

Start Date: January 5th, 2025

Length of Fellowship: 10 months

Number of Openings: 3

Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As a Building Performance Standards Associate in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful building energy efficiency initiatives with AESC. This is a remote position.  If you live in Oregon, you will have the opportunity to participate in on-site data collection and implementation.

In this role, the fellows will support work with buildings to save energy and determine compliance pathways for the new Oregon Building Performance Standards, as well as deliver Oregon Energy Trust programming to building management at various locations throughout the state of Oregon.

This fellowship is a chance to build your expertise in energy policy and building performance while making a measurable impact on Oregon’s path to a more sustainable future.

About Our Partner: AESC

Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC) is an energy consultancy that delivers solutions in energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed energy resources, and custom software implementation.  AESC is currently working to support Energy Trust of Oregon to implement the new Oregon Building Performance Standards, which will be the primary focus area of this Fellowship.

• Check out this webinar on the Oregon Building Performance Standards to learn more about the work.

Partner-Provided Benefits (in addition to Climate Corps Benefits):

• Participation in the Building Operator Certification
   series.

• Green Building Practicum
  training.

What You’ll Do

• Perform accurate and timely data entry and maintain organized data records.
• Manage and update internal databases and spreadsheets for ongoing projects.
• Schedule, coordinate, and attend meetings with building management teams.
• Conduct in-person energy audits and gather relevant building performance data.
• Support the development and delivery of webinars, including content preparation and technical logistics.
• Utilize ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to track, benchmark, and report building energy performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Zoom or similar virtual meeting platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate professional experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• 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 movement to accomplish tasks, including transitioning from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects weighing 25-50 pounds in all directions.
• Oregon residents will have the opportunity to participate in on-site data collection and implementation, requiring access to reliable transportation. 

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to benchmark energy performance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Strong project management capabilities, including organizational and forward-thinking skills.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value all perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

What We Provide and Why This is a Game-Changer for Your Career

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $3450.

• $1000 end-of-program financial award.​

• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by the employer.

• 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.

Join the Climate Corps Movement

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Our fellows work on cutting-edge sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, building essential skills and creating real-world impact. Since 2010, Climate Corps has empowered over 800 Fellows to work with 500+ partners on 1,350 transformative projects. With nearly 99% of Fellows continuing careers in sustainability—many hired by their host organizations—you could be the next environmental leader shaping a better future!

SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to uplifting the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities can thrive. We strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we partner with and serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and environmental, social, and economic injustice. We welcome candidates who share SEI’s commitment to cultivating a people-centered work environment. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.