[SusDet Announce] Yahoo! job posting Energy and Climate Change Strategy Director

[Greg Vendena]

*From:* Foster, Michael
*Sent:* Friday, April 20, 2007 11:21 AM
*To:* ESD - Policy and Planning
*Subject:* Yahoo Climate Change



FYI.....





*Yahoo!:  Director Strategy Energy and Climate Change.
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Yahoo! has created a brand new position Director Strategy Energy and
Climate Change.  This is a wonderful new position to really make a
changes.  This person would be strategic to Yahoo! own corporate
responsibilities and voice of Yahoo! in Energy.
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Energy & Climate Change Position
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This position will drive Yahoo!'s overall environmental strategy for our
global facility operations with a specific focus on decreasing impacts
on climate change. Will specialize in decreasing energy use and climate
impacts of the offices and datacenters worldwide. Responsibilities will
include analysis of energy choices and technologies, green power
selection, carbon offsets, and utilization of clean technologies.
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Reports To:
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This position will report into corporate development but will work
closely with the Yahoo! for Good team (Yahoo!'s community relations
department).
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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* Oversee the climate change strategy to ensure Yahoo! is making the
best choices given our environmental and business objectives
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* Evaluate options for decreasing climate impacts, make recommendations,
and implement programs
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* Manage Yahoo!'s carbon offset portfolio, interfacing with vendors,
consultants, and offset project developers
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* Work closely with the facilities, real estate, and operations staff in
our datacenters and offices
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* Update our greenhouse gas inventory on a quarterly basis
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* Set energy efficiency goals that position Yahoo! as a leader and
oversee tactics to reach those goals
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* Gain recognition for leadership practices
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* Evaluate and respond to suggestions made by employees on how to
improve office and datacenter environmental performance
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* Represent Yahoo! at industry-wide consortiums focused on energy and
climate change
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Skills, Characteristics, and Experience Preferred:
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* Requires BS in Engineering, science, or other technical field.
Master's degree a plus
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* 7-10 years experience in energy efficiency and clean technology as it
relates to facilities
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* Technical experience in power generation, renewable power, and energy
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* Experience with private corporate investment in voluntary offsets.
Extensive knowledge of carbon offsets and other mechanisms for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions
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* Thorough understanding of programs such as Energy Star, LEED
certification, and other standards for leadership
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* Experience managing datacenters a plus
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* Strategic thinker as well as detail oriented, organized, and able to
manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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* Self-motivated. Makes decisions independently and involves higher
management when appropriate
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* Thrives in a fast-paced and unstructured environment
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* Innovative, entrepreneurial, and thinks creatively
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* Resourceful, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong
interpersonal skills
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Yahoo! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to
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