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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.
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 Visa Sponsorship as a Sustainability Consultant
Align your degree to the role
Sustainability Consulting spans environmental science, civil engineering, and business, USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly relates to the job duties listed. A general business degree supporting an ESG strategy role is a weaker match than an environmental studies or sustainability management degree.
Target employers with ESG reporting mandates
Large publicly traded companies and government contractors with SEC climate disclosure obligations maintain dedicated sustainability teams and sponsor more consistently. Corporate ESG departments at Fortune 500 firms and Big Four consulting practices are your highest-probability targets for H-1B sponsorship.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate's job board by Sustainability Consultant roles to find employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This cuts out organizations that list sustainability roles but have no track record of sponsoring international candidates.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific occupation and work location before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify pay at or above that level, so knowing the threshold prevents an offer from collapsing at the filing stage.
Clarify project-based work in your LCA
Sustainability Consultants often rotate across client sites. USCIS requires a separate LCA for each worksite where you'll spend significant time, so confirm with your employer that the petition covers all anticipated client locations and not just the company's headquarters address.
Use CPT or STEM OPT to build a sponsorship track record
If you're on F-1 status, taking a sustainability internship under CPT or converting to STEM OPT lets you demonstrate value to an employer before the H-1B lottery. Employers who have already hired you are far more likely to commit to sponsorship when the annual cap registration opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sustainability Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the job duties are defined. Roles that require applying specialized knowledge in environmental science, sustainability management, engineering, or a closely related field generally qualify. Where applications fail is when job descriptions use vague language like 'sustainability awareness' rather than specifying degree-level technical skills. Your employer's LCA and I-129 petition must connect your degree field directly to the listed duties.
Which degree fields support sponsorship for a Sustainability Consultant?
Environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, urban planning, sustainability management, and business with an environmental concentration are the most defensible matches. A general business or liberal arts degree creates risk unless the job description specifically requires that background. If your degree is in a related but adjacent field, your employer may need supporting documentation from an expert witness to satisfy USCIS.
Do sustainability consulting firms sponsor international workers?
Many do, but sponsorship is more common at larger firms with established immigration infrastructure. Boutique sustainability consultancies sometimes lack the resources to manage an H-1B petition. ESG teams inside Fortune 500 companies, Big Four accounting and consulting firms, and engineering consultancies with federal contracts tend to have active filing histories. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship track records before applying.
How does the multi-site requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for consultants?
Sustainability Consultants who spend significant time at client locations face a multi-site LCA requirement. USCIS treats each worksite as a separate labor market, so your employer must file an LCA covering each location where you'll work for more than a brief period. Employers new to sponsoring consultants often miss this step, which can lead to compliance issues or petition delays.
Can a Sustainability Consultant use the TN visa instead of H-1B?
TN visa status is only available to Canadian and Mexican nationals and covers a defined list of USMCA professions. Sustainability Consultant is not a listed TN category. Depending on your specific duties, you might qualify under Engineer or Scientific Technician if the role is predominantly technical, but that requires a precise job description match and is not guaranteed. The H-1B remains the standard sponsorship path for most sustainability roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Sustainability Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.