Position Description

Energy and Sustainability Associate

Job Category
**Occasional**

ExemptOvertimeEligible
**Overtime Eligible**

Benefits Eligible
**Non-Benefit Based**

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Caltech Sustainability is looking for an Energy and Sustainability Associate to facilitate the development of the Energy and Water Benchmarking program. This employee will primarily be responsible for building out Caltech’s energy data repository in Energy Star Portfolio Manager, using data supplied by Caltech Sustainability. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Sustainability.

Essential Job Duties

• Consult with sustainability, energy services, facilities, and other relevant Caltech departments on supportive measures for energy initiatives
• Enter data into Energy Star Portfolio Manager using the supplied metering data for campus utilities
• Assess lab buildings and offer suggestions to labs for reducing energy consumption
• Report to Assistant Director of Sustainability
• Participate in other energy and water efforts as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Working towards the completion of a high school diploma or higher education
• This occasional staff role offers variable hours, depending on departmental needs. Weekly hours may fluctuate between 4 and 16, with an expected average of about 10 hours
• Knowledge of data entry processes
• Demonstrated passion for sustainability efforts
• Attention to detail
• Good networking skills
• Leadership experience and attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Microsoft Office experience

Details

• Work can be done mostly remotely but will require touchpoints with team members

Required Documents

• Resume

Hiring Range

$19.00 - $20.00 Per Hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.