RISE Program Fellow - Energy Excelerator

The Kupu RISE Program, in partnership with Energy Excelerator, is hiring a RISE Fellow to work with the Energy Excelerator on a variety of projects to support the program. The ideal fellow will possess a background in clean energy, business and/or marketing and have interest in energy efficiency/clean energy and innovation/entrepreneurship.

What is RISE?
RISE is one of the (4) core programs of Kupu, a 501c3 non-profit that aims to empower young adults to serve their communities through character building, service learning, and environmental stewardship. RISE is a professional development program of Kupu and is focused on building the skillset of higher education students and recent graduates through paid, mentored work experiences in the sustainability sector. These positions are held in
collaboration with private, government, and non-profit organizations throughout Hawaii and are dually focused on moving sustainability forward while building an empowered and capable green workforce in Hawaii. Find out more at www.riseHI.org.

Project Partnership
Energy Excelerator (EEx) is a startup program dedicated to helping solve the world's energy challenges, starting in Hawaii. We help innovative companies succeed in Hawaii and the Asia Pacific with funding, strategic relationships, and a vibrant ecosystem. The U.S. Office of Naval Research, the U.S. Department of Energy, and private corporate sponsors fund our program. Energy Excelerator operates as a project of the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR).

RISE Program Qualifications
To be eligible candidates for the RISE Program must meet the following criteria
1. Available to start the fellowship the week of May 23, 2016 and commit to the fellowship for 12 months
2. A demonstrated need for the 1:1 mentorship, soft skills training, and other career development aspects of the RISE Program
3. A willingness to learn and focus on professional growth while in the RISE Program
4. Motivation, passion and awareness for local sustainability issues and solutions
5. Able to conduct him/herself in a professional manner
6. College-level written and oral communication skills
7. Ability to follow directions with attention to detail

Project Specific Skills and Qualifications (Required)
 Able to collect, assess, and present data
 Able to synthesize different types of information, draw conclusions, and present results in clear and concise ways to a variety of audiences
 An understanding of/or ability to learn about energy management software and grid efficiency
 An ability to present information to and engage potential clients
 Understands key sustainability concepts and real world applications
 Able to use Word, Excel, and Google Drive
 Able to conduct advanced research
 Ability to critically think through the necessary steps of a project
 Ability to recognize and address project challenges and needs
 Ability to develop a plan based on the vision and direction of project partners
 Organized with an attention to detail
 Works effectively and appropriately with project team
 Flexible, able to deal with necessary developments in project direction and
 Business writing and presentation experience
 Some technical understanding/aptitude

The RISE Fellow is preferred to be/have:
 An undergraduate or graduate degree (or working towards a degree) in marketing, business, sustainability studies, or an interdisciplinary degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
 Some work experience (paid or volunteer) in conservation, ecology, or environmental projects