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The Position This is a Limited Duration position.  Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.  The bureau intends to convert this to a regular position within two years. Background The  Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)  program advances climate, economic, racial, and social justice - the result of a ballot initiative that was passed by Portland voters in 2018.  The Fund represents an estimated $44-61 million in new annual revenue for climate related projects and jobs (e.g., weatherizing homes, installing solar, job and contractor training, expanding local food production and building green infrastructure).  More information about the Portland Community Benefits Fund can be found at  https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy . Position The  Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS)...

About the Position The Climate Program Manager provides leadership directing and coordinating implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan and energy and sustainability programs across all City departments and the community. This position will concentrate on education and outreach, advancing a legislative agenda, and working with elected officials and regional partners to implement the Climate Mitigation Plan.  Develops strategic partnerships to meet the carbon emissions reduction goals of the Climate Mitigation Plan, energy conservation programs, sustainability initiatives and associated education and outreach programs. Serves as a City-wide resource for emissions reduction and sustainability efforts. Responsibilities include program development, implementation and reporting. Uses technical software to model, monitor and evaluate progress towards meeting goals. Serves as staff liaison to both internal and external community partner organizations.  Reports on compliance...

THE POSITION SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT / ENERGY AND CLIMATE DIVISION To perform a wide variety of administrative and analytical support duties for the Energy and Climate division; participate and implement in administrative processes, procedures and programs especially related to division budgets; design and implement energy and climate related initiatives.  Participate in the preparation and administration of the Energy and Climate budget, maintain and monitor budgeting controls; assist in the preparation of quarterly budget reports and other budget-related documents.  Provide budget assistance to other divisions or initiatives in the Sustainability and Resilience Department as needed.  Provide technical assistance to City departments, residential and business customers and local institutions with energy and climate related efforts aimed at reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and increasing local development of renewable energy generation and...

DESCRIPTION At Amazon, we are committed to and invested in sustainability because it’s a win all around – it’s good for business, the planet, our customers, and our communities. The Worldwide Sustainability team capitalizes on Amazon’s scale, speed, and ability to invent and simplify to create a better and more resilient company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and we drive solutions that enable our customers and our business to become more sustainable. To support our growing work on Food Sustainability, we are looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our Sustainability team. The Program Manager will sit at the intersection of Amazon’s grocery business and Sustainability. This person will support our work to implement goals around sustainable food products. The Sustainability Program Manager will be expected to handle both day-to-day matters (constantly thinking about how to invent and simplify to improve), but will also be expected to...