Building Efficiency Resources (BER) is a national sustainability and energy efficiency organization. Our specialization includes training, quality assurance, and third-party program certification for professionals serving the residential, multifamily and commercial buildings sector. We work in programs such as ENERGY STAR, LEED, Passive House (PHIUS), home energy (HERS) ratings, Zero Energy buildings, energy codes, etc. As a third-party RESNET Quality Assurance and Training Provider, our mission is to provide our clients with industry-leading technical and customer support, while maintaining the highest standards in our industry.

BER is seeking to add talented individuals to our team who have a passion for energy efficiency and sustainability. This position is intended to be a 6-month paid internship to join our team in supporting our programmatic initiatives. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to learn about this growing and exciting field while working alongside experienced professionals on our Technical and Administrative teams. Opportunities to learn and support our energy modeling, technical administration, client services, training and quality assurance teams will be fundamental components of this internship.

Candidates shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • High degree of computer literacy, including fluency in MS Office, Windows 7/10, etc.
  • Passion for sustainability and energy efficiency
  • Desire to work hard and help our organization, our staff, and our clients
  • Customer service experience

Additional preferred qualifications include:

  • Bachelors degree in a critical thinking, energy, environmental, engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration, data science, etc.
  • Knowledge of building science, HVAC, construction, energy efficiency programs and industry standards
  • Energy modeling experience using one or more of the following: Ekotrope, REM/Rate, Wrightsoft, Elite, ResCheck
  • Project management experience

This is a paid internship position, with a 6-month commitment required. BER is a national company which conducts the majority of its business in a virtual setting. Therefore, our employees enjoy the ability to work from the comfort of their home office. Candidates will be expected to work full-time during this internship from a virtual office environment, and therefore must have their own computers, internet service, Microsoft Windows 7/10, Microsoft Office, and cell phone. BER is a growing company, and our goal would be to have this intern position grow into a full-time staff role.

Please send one page resume, one page cover letter that explains why you think you would be an ideal candidate for this position, and list of at least 3 professional/educational references to https://theber.com/contact/careers/

Job Type: Internship

Salary: $1,500.00 to $4,500.00 /month

Application Question:

  • Describe all of your passion and experience in sustainability and/or energy efficiency

Additional Compensation:

  • Other forms

Work Location:

  • Fully Remote

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Company’s website:

  • www.theber.com

Work Remotely:

  • Yes