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Home CEC Program Assistant (Bellingham, WA)

HOME CEC PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Position Closes: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 4:00 pm.
Please see end of document for application information


POSITION: Home CEC Program Assistant
SERVICE CENTER: Community Energy Challenge
REPORTS TO: Community Energy Challenge Manager
SALARY GRADE: 13
SALARY RANGE: $13.35 to $15.70 per hour
STATUS: Non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
The Community Energy Challenge Program Assistant will be responsible for providing initial customer service, as well as ongoing support to people interested in weatherizing their homes through the Community Energy Challenge (CEC). This position will be responsible for collecting and entering data used to maintain accurate records for projects associated with the CEC. Clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, replying to email inquires, etc. will also be a responsibility of the Program Assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Answers phones and field walk-in inquiries pertaining to the Community Energy Challenge.
2. Schedules appointments for home audits and weatherization work.
3. Conducts data entry, collect customer feedback, and perform regular file reviews.
4. Assists with project tracking for the energy efficiency work conducted through the Community Energy Challenge.
5. Maintains database of households interested in receiving services through the CEC, as well as contractors in the community interested in performing the work.
6. Oversees the checkout and return process for the tool library available to contractors.
7. Provides administrative support to Manager and Home Energy Advisor.
8. Coordinates internal and external meetings of staff and stakeholders, arranging meeting sites coordinating schedules and recording minutes as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Attends and participates in staff planning and operations related meetings.
2. Other related duties and special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
AA Degree and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer experience working in an office support position, which provided database maintenance, spreadsheet creation and maintenance and record keeping duties. Experience and/or education in building sciences, construction, and/or energy efficiency preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Excellent customer service skills, and ability to positively represent CEC to
potential Clients and guests, among stakeholders and to the community.
2. Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to establish and
maintain schedules and processes and prioritize tasks.
3. Excellent record keeping skills, ability to obtain and maintain accurate, detailed
notes.
4. Strong writing, editing, and proof reading skills.
5. Excellent computer skills, including word processing, database, spreadsheets.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to learn and follow directions related to maintenance of office equipment
and machines.
8. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
9. Ability to work as a team player, supporting service center and agency goals, and
interacting positively with other staff.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

GENERAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Frequent lifting and carrying office supplies, tools and materials, typically weighing less than 25 pounds.
Manual Dexterity: Sitting for long periods while keyboarding on the computer performing data entry, word processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, along with performing routine clerical tasks or speaking and taking notes by telephone and at meetings.
Attention Span: Work is performed with frequent interruptions; must be flexible and focused.
Visual Discrimination: Staring at computer screen for long periods while performing data entry and generating/editing complex reports.
Concentration: Interpret and/or discuss information with others including outside contacts, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues.
Conceptualization: Position deals with a variety of problems. The question/issue may be unclear and require some research to develop alternative solutions.
Judgment/Temperament: Much of the work is routine, however, work may involve occasional work on projects that require new ideas or approaches. Work impacts other staff and Clients of the Opportunity Council.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an office with frequent interruptions, interacting with clients seeking information regarding energy efficiency, as well as with stakeholders and other community members. Work centers on moderately complex office systems and procedures, including data entry, word processing, creating spread sheets, generating reports, inventory, filing and related clerical duties along with direct service to clients and procedures that require a high degree of confidentiality, tactfulness and respect.

TO APPLY:
Send resume and cover letter to HR, Opportunity Council, 1111 Cornwall Ave. Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225 or fax to 1-360-715-8993 by closing date and time.

THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Home CEC Advisor (Bellingham, WA)

OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL

Position Closes: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 4:00 pm.
Please see end of document for application information

POSITION: Home CEC Advisor
SERVICE CENTER: Community Energy Challenge
REPORTS TO: Community Energy Challenge Manager
SALARY GRADE: 17
SALARY RANGE: $15.95 to $18.79 per hour
STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
The Home Energy Advisor is responsible for working closely with customers receiving services through the Community Energy Challenge (CEC) to discuss the potential cost savings that can be realized through various weatherization measures, as well as help the homeowner access funding through lending institutions for those measures. The Home Energy Advisor will also meet with homeowners to ensure that they are able to access all of the various incentives, rebates, and tax credits available for making energy efficiency home improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Uses the results of a home energy audit to discuss various weatherization options with interested homeowners.
2. Assists customers with accessing funding from lenders partnering with the CEC for energy efficiency home improvements. This includes assisting with completing loan forms and facilitating communication between the bank and the customer.
3. Works with other CEC staff and contractors, schedule appointments for home energy audits, lead and asbestos tests, and weatherization work.
4. Assists in record collection, data entry, and file review. This includes providing follow up with customers, collecting feedback, and tracking energy savings realized by completed houses. Data collected from customer will be analyzed to inform program design.
5. Maintains an up to date list of utility rebates, tax incentives, etc. for energy efficiency upgrades for homeowners.
6. Compiles current information pertaining to the measurable impact of weatherization procedures utilized by the Community Energy Challenge (i.e. dollars expected to be saved through weatherization measures, etc.).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings as required.
2. Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors’ degree in related field and a minimum of three years’ experience or an equal combination of education and experience. Preferred experience and/or education include, but is not limited to, building construction principles, project management experience, and/or energy efficiency principles.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington State Driver’s License by time of hire. Good driving record. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted upon request.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate program practices and information with others—including individuals, agencies and community resources.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with clients in an effective and respectful manner. Ability to sell the energy efficiency to the consumer.
3. Effective time-management skills including the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
4. The ability to create an innovative approach or new procedure or system as appropriate.
5. Ability to work independently in a constructive manner.
6. Ability to function as a member of a team, working in collaboration with other staff members.
7. Exceptional record keeping skills ensuring the confidentiality and maintenance of up-to-date, accurate, detailed notes and client information.
8. Ability to maintain confidentially.

GENERAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Lifting and carrying general office supplies, typically weighing less than 25 pounds.
Manual Dexterity: Sitting for long periods while keyboarding on the computer, performing routine clerical tasks or speaking and taking notes by telephone.
Mobility: Driving; sitting for prolonged periods
Visual Discrimination: Staring at a computer screen while performing routine clerical and administrative support functions; Driving.
Hearing: Ability to listen on the phone while taking notes of conversation.
Concentration: Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people. Regularly provide advice and recommended actions involving complex issues.
Conceptualization: Regularly provides guidance. Position deals with a variety of problems, and the answer sometimes must be constructed from prior knowledge of the agency, its policies, practices and precedents, and the program and functional field.
Judgment/Temperament: Position deals with a variety of problems and the answer sometimes has to be construct from prior knowledge of the agency.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a fast–paced office environment with frequent interruptions and in the homes of potential clients. Majority of work centers on direct education and services to clients and procedures that require a high degree of confidentiality, tactfulness and respect. Position requires travel for home visits, outreach services and community meetings. Occasionally exposed to outside seasonal weather conditions, dust and/or loud noises such as sirens and traffic congestion.

TO APPLY:
Send resume and cover letter to HR, Opportunity Council, 1111 Cornwall Ave. Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225 or fax to 1-360-715-8993 by closing date and time.

Automotive/AutoBody Receptionist (Bellingham)

A small but very busy bodyshop is looking for a full time receptionist/estimator to help out in the front office. Job duties would entail light estimating/order parts/ seeing car through from begining to end. Candidate must be detail orientated and also able to do light office work: answer phones/filing etc.

BAIL BOND AGENT (BELLINGHAM) ((BELLINGHAM))

BAIL BOND AGENT (BELLINGHAM)
Muture individual with telephone personality and sales ability to work in our local office. this is part time evening and weekend work. (15-20) hrs a week.We will train you and assist you in getting your State of washington Bail Agent's license. You must have a clean criminal background to qualifiy. Please call Terri @ 360-734-6000 between the hours of 11am-2pm and 4pm -5:30 pm....THANKS TERRI or Email me your resume to tbailbonds@live.com and i will call for an interview please
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Program Coordinator (Bellingham, WA)

American Alpine Institute, Ltd.
Bellingham, Washington

Program Coordinator
Job Description

This job is an entry-level position at the Institute’s program coordinator level. Because of the diversity of responsibility and opportunity in this position, we are looking for an individual who is detail-oriented, organized, and efficient, but who is also a creative, big-picture thinker who has the confidence to work in unfamiliar subject areas and learn as they go forward.

An Introduction to AAI

The American Alpine Institute is an international mountain climbing school and guide service based in Bellingham, Washington. Its administrative office is an awesome place to work. It’s an enthusiastic team that works strongly together in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Each person at the Institute is always ready to help a colleague, whether it’s to answer a question, help with a challenging situation, or brain-storm a great new idea.

The people working for AAI are sharp, creative, fun, friendly, funny, and hardworking. They care about the natural environment, and they are proud of what the Institute does to help climbers, scramblers, and backcountry skiers and snowboarders be safe and conscientious users of America’s and the world’s wilderness areas. While we are based in Bellingham, Washington, we operate is six states and sixteen countries, and we all enjoy traveling and learning about the different peoples, cultures, and mountain places of the world.

The Job

This position has a fundamental focus on the oversight of two or three particular domestic and international program areas out of approximately twelve where AAI offers courses, guided climbs, and expeditions. That oversight includes the full range of customer relations, including:

• Answering initial questions on programs
• Following up on leads effectively
• Connecting the prospective client with the right person to answer technical questions
• Selling the program and getting the client to register
• Processing applications and entering client and trip data
• Getting needed orientation and planning material into the client’s hands
• Tracking client payments; creating and administering invoices
• Answering additional questions from clients as their planning progresses
• Editing and sending a “final trip letter” before the person departs for their adventure
• Communicating with guides and out-of-country outfitters about client arrivals, transportation and lodging logistics, and other special needs
• Collecting client evaluations of programs and passing them on to the appropriate people

Other duties may include some or all of the following:

• Creating online ad campaigns
• Assisting with print advertising
• Managing and evaluating marketing campaigns from beginning to end (market research, budget creation/management, campaign development, outreach, relationship-building, etc.)
• Creating and maintaining sales and marketing reports
• Improving current AAI website’s ease of use and functionality
• Assisting with the development of AAI’s new website
• Ordering office supplies
• Organizing weekly staff meetings
• Assisting with annual course catalog publication (60 pages, full color)
• Assisting the Institute’s executive director

Qualities Sought in a Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be very much self-motivated, self-disciplined, and willing to tackle a wide range of tasks, from data entry and answering phones, to web development and implementing new systems to track sales and marketing efforts.

Our preferred candidate has previous experience working in an office setting as an administrative or marketing/communications assistant. Our ideal candidate has the preceding experience, as well as climbing and/or mountaineering experience.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to juggle multiple job demands and prioritize work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
o Superior spelling, grammar, and proof reading skills
o Outstanding interpersonal skills and telephone manner
• Superior customer service and sales skills
• Climbing experience is highly preferred for the client consultation process
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and attention to follow-through
• Excellent problem-solving and brainstorming skills
• Highly collaborative; a team player

Other Helpful Competencies:

• Experience creating marketing and advertising copy
• Experience effectively evaluating marketing efforts
• Experience with Google AdWords and Google Analytics
• Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and MySQL
• Website development and SEO experience
• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management system(s)


Wage:
Beginning wage is $12/hour. Possible raise after 6 months; raises are given annually or if job responsibilities change in a significant way.

Hours:
9:00 – 5:30 – Monday through Friday, but flexible on beginning and ending times. Very occasional weekend or evening hours for special events.

Vacation:
1 week vacation begins accruing after 6 months (1000 hours of work)
5 holidays (your choice when to take each one) begins accruing after 6 months (1000
hours of work)

Insurance:
After 6 months (1000 hours of work), you are eligible for up to $55 reimbursement towards health insurance if you have a policy that you are paying for. The benefit rises to $70 after one full year (2000) hours, $85 after 2 years (4000 hours), and continues to rise $15 each year.

Other Benefits:

Employees are qualified to purchase clothing and equipment at substantial discounts.
We also encourage people to participate in AAI courses at no charge.

More about the Institute

The American Alpine Institute has had a major influence on the development of the mountain guiding profession in the US. It was instrumental in designing and implementing the AMGA National Guide Certification program, the AMGA Guide Service Accreditation Program, and establishing Leave No Trace, Inc. as a stand-alone non-profit organization devoted to environmental ethics and teaching.

Additionally, AAI directors have held top national posts at trade associations and non-profits dedicated to working with Congress to more fully fund the administration and protection of our National Parks and National Forests. AAI and its staff members are very involved with both education and political action in the arena of the natural environment. We are a long-time contributor and member of the Conservation Alliance and vote twice a year to select recipients of approximately fifteen grants per cycle. With our CA colleagues, we now disperse nearly $1 million per year to fund environmental projects. Having mentioned all these things, it is important to note that AAI is a business, the primary mission of which is to teach the skills of climbing and of environmental care while leading courses and expeditions around the world. We just try to do more than that whenever we can.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please contact us at info@aai.cc. Please submit a cover letter and résumé, and supplementary application which can be found at http://www.aai.cc/Employment/. Please click on "Program Coordinator (download application).

You may also mail your materials to:

American Alpine Institute
Program Coordinator Job Application
1515 12th Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225


"The best all around climbing school and guide service in North America."
Jon Krakauer, Outside Magazine

"AAI is the Harvard of climbing schools."
Matt Mooney, New York Times

"Simply the best climbing school and guide service in America."
Backpacker Magazine

Research Assistant for Global Executive Search Firm (bellingham)

Boutique executive search firm seeks part time research assistant to help serve world-leading internet and software companies. Do not apply unless you have an outstanding academic record, strong references and research experience. Students must demonstrate professional work experience and a willingness to learn new applications/systems (salesforce.com experience is a plus).

Our firm, though small, represents some of the worlds leading technology companies and a passion for this sector is a must.

Salary/Wage DOE. Join fun team in beautiful Belligham/Fairhaven.

To apply please reply to this posting with a brief introduction and resume.

Receptionist/Biller for Mental Health Office (Bellingham, WA)

Cascara Center, an outpatient office specializing in mental health services for children and adolescents, is seeking a part-time receptionist and medical biller. The right candidate has strong organizational skills, is friendly, tactful, prompt and reliable. In addition to intake calls, the receptionist conducts insurance benefits checks, is responsible for all insurance and private party billing, and other clerical tasks.

Candidates without prior insurance billing experience will not be considered for this position.

Position is part-time, 10+ hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling.

Forward your resume with a cover letter to the “reply to” address above. We will be scheduling interviews in December. Position will remain open until filled.

Office Manager (Whatcom County)

We are currently looking for someone who has experience in Customer Service/Warehouse. This is a full-time position and will be responsible for the daily operations of the Customer Service Centre. The manager should be someone who is highly motivated, organized, team player and responsible.

Essential qualifications:
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Positive affect
• Personal maturity
• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid work ethic
• A high level of effectiveness.

The successful candidate will become part of the managerial team and will report directly to the General Manager. Compensation will be based on experience.

Accounts Payable - Part Time (Mt. Vernon, Washington)

Part time office staff - Preferred candidate will have at least 3 years experience in Acconts Payable processing, particularly in a sawmill or other heavy industry. Duties will also include reception and general office. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Applications accepted Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Sierra Pacific Industries, 14654 Ovenell Rd, Mt. Vernon. No resumes, please.

We are a drug and tobacco free workplace. A verifiable social security number is required.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

BAIL BOND AGENT (BELLINGHAM)

Muture individual with telephone personality and sales ability to work in our local office. this is part time evening and weekend work. (15-20) hrs a week.We will train you and assist you in getting your State of washington Bail Agent's license. You must have a clean criminal background to qualifiy. Please call Terri @ 360-734-6000 between the hours of 11am-2pm and 4pm -5:30 pm....THANKS TERRI

P/T Res. Property Manager **WA Real Estate License Required** (Whatcom County)

Seeking Part Time Property Manager for small, but busy Real Estate/Property Management office. Hours will be 12:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. 25 hrs/ week. Must have your own car, clean background, and drug free are 100% required! Criminal Background check will be conducted.


Please read ALL of the required skills below and if you feel like you qualify, please email a resume & letter including but not limited to contact information, experience, skills obtained, professional & character references (letters are preferred, other contact will be made as well.

Please Note: A personal lap top computer is required as well.

Please Submit your resume by November 5th. We will be calling to schedule interviews with applicants that we feel qualify the week of November 9th. Please note: First day will be December 1st. Also, please do not contact us if we do not respond to your email. We will contact you if your resume qualifies.

Thank you!


Required Skills:

• Experience not required, but anything helps.
• Proven past of being able to be trusted and reliable
• Go Get’er, positive, ethusiastic attitude
• Ability to be a team player and maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and general public.
• Follows directions efficiently with good attitude.
• EXCELLENT Phone manners.
• Timely & Reliable (Must have own Car)
• Effective Multi-Tasker
• Be able to handle interruptions well, and find them selves back on task quickly.
• Ability to follow through and keep track of small details.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Outlook, (Excel, Preferred-Not required).
• Computer Savvy and proven ability to learn additional software.
• Professional, quick and efficient emailing abilities.
• Proficiency in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and letter writing
• Office skills including, but not limited to typing, filing and use of office equipment.


Job Discrption includes but is not limited to the following:

• Establish and maintain property files

• Update online resources etc.
• Oversee collection of rent and other fees
• Deliver Legal Notices
• Coordinate any property maintenance
• Communicate quickly and professionally with owners and tenants regarding their homes and their concerns or questions. • Follow up on Tenants not paying rent.
• Actively Retain tenants via lease renewals.
• Advertise, photograph and post signs of vacant units.
• Conduct initial and move out walk thrus
• Supervise move out and process deposits at move out
• Advertise, photograph and post signs of vacant units.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS!

Executive Assistant (Whatcom County (work from home))