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Retail Energy and Sustainability Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference\' We are. At REI we all share an interest in the outdoors, and also share a commitment to taking care of the natural places where we play so they\'re around for generations to come. It\'s all part of the REI mission to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship.

If you have focused your education and career on Corporate Social Responsibility, you will be thrilled for this opportunity! REI is seeking a Store Development Project Manager to support, build and lead the energy and utility programs within the organization.

Retail is the biggest user of energy at REI, accounting for 80% of the total electricity usage. Managing this resource is exciting and challenging given the number and variety of facilities, systems and resources available.

As the Energy and Sustainability Manager at REI, you will take a lead role and champion continued progress and evolution to the role of CSR within the retail and store development divisions. Your knowledge and competencies will continue to drive measurable results that synchronize efforts with the strategic directions of REI.

You will drive the development, planning, and implementation of medium to large projects with a Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) focus utilizing project management methodology. You will be responsible for developing and managing programs to meet REI\'s CSR goals including but not limited to the development of the overall strategy to support energy efficiency at REI, focused primarily on electricity and gas usage.

You will partner with store development and retail teams to communicate, promote and bring alignment to REI\'s CSR strategy and manage CSR including ongoing analysis of store energy usage and areas for improvement. Work with retail partners to develop and implement strategies that support other CSR related initiatives that may include paper usage, recycling, and water usage. Drive measurable results that synchronize CSR efforts with the strategic directions of REI.

Your success in this role is reliant on your ability to work across the department, the division and the company; managing, leading and bringing innovation and substance to our sustainable building efforts in store development.

3+ years experience in a role developing and/or managing corporate retail energy programs

College Degree in a related field

Understanding of retailing operations and/or retail store development process

Experience in sustainable building design in a medium or large retail operation

LEED certified, preferred

Proven success developing and executing long-term strategies and aligning divisional and corporate direction

Proven program management experience in developing, managing, communicating and implementing to successful, proven results or metrics

Proven experience in financial and data analysis; preferably working with energy and related data to provide conclusive summaries to promote awareness and action

Proven success as a champion; building trust, inspiring change, delivering on commitments and promoting accountability in a multi-divisional, large scale project or program with a focus on driving organizational change

Ability to work in ambiguous situations and an ability to facilitate, lead and influence cross-divisionally

Ability to coordinate and collaborate with subject experts across division

Efficient and effective negotiating and conflict management skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills in formal and informal environments, with high attention to detail

REI\'s Corporate Headquarters is located in Kent, Washington. REI offers a great work environment that balances hard work with time off to play. We offer an excellent compensation package, flexible benefits, an outstanding retirement plan, incentive program, relocation assistance, a generous merchandise discount to help you enjoy your free time, and - most importantly - a work environment where respect for the individual and teamwork are our fundamental employee values.

Sound like a place you\'d like to work\' Come take a closer look.

REI.com/jobs

REI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

apply online at www.rei.com/jobs
Experience: Mid-Career
Education: 2 years

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Job Title	Retail Energy and Sustainability Manager
Company	Rei (recreational Equipment, Inc.)
Location	Kent, WA
Category	Consulting
Posted By	bhodes
Date	2009-11-17
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Description Are you passionate about making a difference\' We are. At REI we all share an interest in the outdoors, and also share a commitment to taking care of the natural places where we play so they\'re around for generations to come. It\'s all part of the REI mission to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. If you have focused your education and career on Corporate Social Responsibility, you will be thrilled for this opportunity! REI is seeking a Store Development Project Manager to support, build and lead the energy and utility programs within the organization. Retail is the biggest user of energy at REI, accounting for 80% of the total electricity usage. Managing this resource is exciting and challenging given the number and variety of facilities, systems and resources available. As the Energy and Sustainability Manager at REI, you will take a lead role and champion continued progress and evolution to the role of CSR within the retail and store development divisions. Your knowledge and competencies will continue to drive measurable results that synchronize efforts with the strategic directions of REI. You will drive the development, planning, and implementation of medium to large projects with a Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) focus utilizing project management methodology. You will be responsible for developing and managing programs to meet REI\'s CSR goals including but not limited to the development of the overall strategy to support energy efficiency at REI, focused primarily on electricity and gas usage. You will partner with store development and retail teams to communicate, promote and bring alignment to REI\'s CSR strategy and manage CSR including ongoing analysis of store energy usage and areas for improvement. Work with retail partners to develop and implement strategies that support other CSR related initiatives that may include paper usage, recycling, and water usage. Drive measurable results that synchronize CSR efforts with the strategic directions of REI. Your success in this role is reliant on your ability to work across the department, the division and the company; managing, leading and bringing innovation and substance to our sustainable building efforts in store development. 3+ years experience in a role developing and/or managing corporate retail energy programs College Degree in a related field Understanding of retailing operations and/or retail store development process Experience in sustainable building design in a medium or large retail operation LEED certified, preferred Proven success developing and executing long-term strategies and aligning divisional and corporate direction Proven program management experience in developing, managing, communicating and implementing to successful, proven results or metrics Proven experience in financial and data analysis; preferably working with energy and related data to provide conclusive summaries to promote awareness and action Proven success as a champion; building trust, inspiring change, delivering on commitments and promoting accountability in a multi-divisional, large scale project or program with a focus on driving organizational change Ability to work in ambiguous situations and an ability to facilitate, lead and influence cross-divisionally Ability to coordinate and collaborate with subject experts across division Efficient and effective negotiating and conflict management skills Excellent communication and organizational skills in formal and informal environments, with high attention to detail REI\'s Corporate Headquarters is located in Kent, Washington. REI offers a great work environment that balances hard work with time off to play. We offer an excellent compensation package, flexible benefits, an outstanding retirement plan, incentive program, relocation assistance, a generous merchandise discount to help you enjoy your free time, and - most importantly - a work environment where respect for the individual and teamwork are our fundamental employee values. Sound like a place you\'d like to work\' Come take a closer look. REI.com/jobs REI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. apply online at www.rei.com/jobs Experience: Mid-Career Education: 2 years To Apply: Sign up and submit your resume on Jobirn.