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INTRODUCTION
Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency and Outreach Consultant Lead to join our growing team in the Minneapolis, MN area and report to our Louisville, CO team. As an Energy Efficiency and Outreach Consultant with Resource Innovations, you will be responsible for enrolling distributors, customers, and contractors into eligible Utility programs within Resource Innovations’ Delivery business unit, and will work on energy efficiency/sustainability program planning, delivery, and outreach. The focus of this role will be advising distributors, contractors and customers on how to make their business more efficient and environmentally friendly via energy efficiency and sustainability programs. Distributors and contractors come to us because we are the experts and we need to demonstrate that expertise in our outreach and deliverables. You will work directly with the Director of Outreach from our Colorado team who leads sustainability initiatives both internally and externally.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Outreach to potential program distributors, customers, and contractors to be enrolled in utility programs.
- Walk enrollees through the program enrollment process, from initial contact to the end of engagement.
- Develop rapport and network with relevant stakeholders, businesses, and other industry contacts.
- Identify and assist with the implementation of energy efficiency projects including project feasibility, rebate procurement, and follow up support.
- Ensure program goals are met.
- Support and assist with collecting and summarizing enrollee feedback, in order to identify and implement continuous improvement ideas.
- Support senior staff with the development of presentations/reports and act as a flexible “jack of all trades” to meet client/program needs.
- Work with the CO team on sustainability initiatives, environmental work, and decarbonization programs.
- Assist with the administrative tasks and deliverables within our programs to meet goals.
- As an outreach consultant lead, this role is very flexible in terms of what needs to be done day to day and you will need to be ready to take on any client side work that comes up.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be located in the greater Minneapolis, MN area or willing to relocate within 30 days of acceptance.
- Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in the US.
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
- Experience in energy efficiency/sustainability required.
- Experience with outreach/sales and stakeholder engagement required.
- Experience in the cannabis industry preferred.
- Knowledge of Demand Side Management programs.
- Be a self learner and independent worker, with moderate oversight.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Salesforce experience is recommended but not required).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills are mandatory.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- 4 year equivalent degree in environmental science, sustainability, or energy.
- Masters in environmental management preferred but not required.
ABOUT RESOURCE INNOVATIONS
Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.
Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is: $65,300.00 - $95,000.00.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.
At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.
Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.
The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Sustainability Consultant
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
If your highest degree is a bachelor's plus five years of progressive sustainability experience, document each role's scope in writing now. EB-2 requires demonstrating that progression clearly to both DOL during PERM and USCIS during I-140 adjudication.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
PERM requires the job duties to match a recognized occupational classification. Pull the O*NET profile for Sustainability Consultant roles and confirm your employer's draft job description aligns with those duties before the recruitment phase begins.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Not every firm advertising sustainability roles has completed employment-based green card sponsorship before. Migrate Mate shows employers with confirmed PERM and I-140 filing history for sustainability-related occupations, so you can target your outreach more precisely.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your occupation and location throughout the PERM process. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, since an offer below that threshold will stall the filing.
Understand your priority date before switching jobs
If you change employers after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar sustainability role without restarting. Confirm the new role's SOC code matches your original petition before resigning.
Account for per-country backlogs in your career timeline
EB-2 and EB-3 both carry per-country annual limits. Nationals of high-demand countries can face extended waits between I-140 approval and an available visa number, so build that uncertainty into any multi-year career or relocation plan.
Green Card Sustainability Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Sustainability Consultant role?
Most Sustainability Consultant positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in environmental or sustainability fields. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will confirm which category fits the specific job description.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a Sustainability Consultant?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status filed directly with USCIS using a Labor Condition Application. Green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3 is a permanent residence pathway that starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, includes a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, and results in lawful permanent residence rather than a renewable work status. There is no lottery, but per-country backlogs can extend the timeline significantly.
What does the PERM recruitment process involve for sustainability roles?
During PERM, your employer must run a structured recruitment campaign, including job postings, to demonstrate that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. The job requirements must match what PERM allows for the occupation, so roles that list overly specific sustainability certifications or software as requirements can draw DOL scrutiny and audit risk.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Sustainability Consultants?
Many firms post sustainability roles without disclosing whether they've sponsored green cards before. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for sustainability-related occupations, letting you focus your applications on companies that have completed the process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is underway?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date or restarting the process. If you change jobs before that threshold, your employer's I-140 is typically withdrawn and the sponsorship ends.