Western Nevada College
Green Business Advisor
WNC - Carson City, USA · Part-time
No sponsorshipDetected 63 days ago
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About the role
- Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution.
- The Green Business Advisor will work closely with the Green Business Program Coordinator to recruit, advise, and certify businesses in Northern Nevada, with a focus on high-impact sectors such as auto repair shops and breweries.
- This is a grant-funded, part-time position for the 2025-2027 grant period.
Responsibilities
- Represent the program at community events, business expos, and partner meetings
- Deliver presentations to chambers, industry associations, and trade groups
- Support businesses in implementing sustainability measures and purchasing policies
- Learn and utilize GreenBizTracker to manage business records and certification status
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for grant compliance
- Help coordinate and manage peer networking opportunities (virtual and in-person)
- Support development of sector-specific roundtables (e.g., auto shops, breweries)
- Event & Program Support
- Support marketing and communications initiatives as needed
- This position blends sustainability advising, business outreach, technical assistance, and relationship-building.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, public administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally in Northern Nevada
- Required Attachment(s)
- If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with small business operations
- Knowledge of energy efficiency, waste reduction, or LEAN manufacturing
- Experience working with automotive, manufacturing, brewing, or food production sectors
- Experience delivering workshops, presentations, and/or one-on-one advising
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235
- Western Nevada College
- 2201 West College Parkway
Compensation
- Collect environmental outcomes from businesses for NVGBN's annual impact report
Benefits
- WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
- The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
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