About Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV):
SSV is leading Silicon Valley to a more sustainable future through collaboration with local
government agencies, businesses, and community organizations to identify and address these
highest-priority environmental issues. We do this by engaging prominent Valley organizations to
proactively work toward self-imposed goals of reducing regional CO2emissions and water use –
and helping them translate those goals into measurable results.
Position: Energy Content Lead
Type: Non-Compensated Volunteer Position
Part-time Telecommuting is OK. Attendance at Office meetings in Santa Clara required at least
once a week.
Time Commitment: 10-15 h/week for 3-6 months
Reports to: Research and Implementation Director
About the position:
Energy Content Lead is a non-compensated role. Working under the supervision of the
Research and Implementation Director, the content lead not only develops content themselves
but also oversees and manages content creation in the focus area of Energy, more specifically,
how companies and cities can reduce Energy use, use more Renewables, increase Energy
Efficiency, support Electric Vehicles, create Smart Grids etc. The candidate has to provide his/
her own laptop.
In return for the volunteer hours, the benefits to the volunteer candidate may include:
experience gained while volunteering on various projects, proving capabilities in a nonprofit
organization in the field of sustainability, networking opportunities, and current resume job
reference letter from the Executive Director of SSV. Most importantly, you will be helping the
organization work towards its vision of a sustainable region, a thriving economy, a healthy
environment and socially equitable community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Create content in the area of Energy.
● Guide the creation of further content through overseeing and aiding the work of research
Interns and Assistants to ensure quality content.
● If needed, work with SSV's HR department to interview and hire additional research Interns
and Assistants to help create content.
● Work in coordination with the Research and Implementation Director and EcoCloud Program
Director to guide the development and format of the content.
● Manage effective correspondence, reply, forward, follow-up as appropriate in a timely manner
as related to activities involving support of the researchers reporting to you.
● Prepare reports upon management demand regarding content creation milestones.
● May conduct research, compile data and prepare reports for consideration and presentation
for executive management.
● May participate and assist in SSV events, workshops, or fairs that have a potential to attract
new volunteers
● Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of partner, staff, and agency information
Qualification Requirements:
● Candidate should have the skills to research a topic and compile a relevant, readable,
actionable report based on the research they conduct.
● Although experience and knowledge of sustainability or Energy is not required, it is an
advantage.
● Strong motivation to excel at SSV
● Effective communication and collaboration skills in order to interact with individuals & groups
● Ability to communicate effectively via phone
● Experience in working with PC or Mac
● Ability to produce results in a timely manner
● Experience in internet browsing and search
● Knowledge of various websites & social networking platforms such as Linked-in & Facebook
● Experience working with Microsoft Office modules e.g. MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
● Extensive experience or education relating to Energy or broader sustainability issues.
● Experience in Google Docs is preferred
Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for
all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability,
marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
