The Act allows entities such as local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, Tribal governments, and nonprofits working with any government entities to apply for funding to implement efforts to help offset the effects of excess urban heat. Some examples of these mitigation efforts include tree planting and maintenance, green roofs, bus stop covers, cooling centers,and local heat mitigation education efforts.  

Studies have shown the impact of excess urban heat disproportionally affects lower-income communities and communities of color. To address this, the Act outlines that at least 50% of funding shall be awarded to projects in low-income and environmental justice communities. =

The Act authorizes $30 million for the program each year for Fiscal Years 2023-2030. To ensure the effectiveness of the grant program, HUD will establish an oversight board to select grant recipients and review the yearly progress of the grantees. Additionally, the oversight board will advise entities in coordination with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, Departments of Energy and Health and Human Services, non-profits with leadership in this area, and relevant academic experts.

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Asheville GreenWorks offers lots of volunteer opportunities and below is a clip from their website to learn more.
“Established in 1973, our mission is to inspire, equip, and mobilize individuals and communities to take care of the places we love to live. Through community-based, volunteer-led environmental conservation projects and education programs,​ we work together to enhance the environment and quality of life for all residents of Asheville and Buncombe County.” - Asheville GreenWorks

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Founded in 2006, Living Roofs Inc. is an established expert and leader in the field of Green Roofs and Living Walls. We hold true to our pioneering spirit—designing, installing and maintaining projects from coast to coast. We have worked in urban and rural areas on projects both residential and public. Our dedication to a more colorful and sustainable future through the growth and development of Green Roofs is matched only by our commitment to our clients.

The Seasonal Green Roof Technician (SGRT) is an entry level laborer position. Seasonal Green Roof Technicians help install green roof and paver systems and in maintaining existing green roofs. SGRTs are expected to have some experience working outdoors in all weather conditions. SGRTs are expected to be able to travel 100% of the time M-F; However, there will be days and weeks where our work is local and does not require overnight travel.

Learn more and apply on our Careers Page!

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Initially, the person in this role will need to commit 20-30 hrs./wk., with the potential to grow into a full time/ 40 hrs./wk. The schedule is flexible within normal business hours Monday - Friday. This position requires attention to detail, ability to work collaboratively and independently, excellent organization and communication skills, ability to balance multiple responsibilities, and handle confidential information.

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ASSIST IN BOOKKEEPING:

• Assist in entering and sending invoices and receipts (Quickbooks Online)
• Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Pull job reports for review by managers

ADMINISTRATION:

• Provide general clerical support (check mail, and voicemails)
• Manage professional insurance filings and renewals
• Assist with contractor pre-qualification applications
• Assist with plant and material orders and
• Other administrative tasks as needed
  

HR:

• Job postings
• Support On-boarding of new employees
• Intake employment paperwork and file records appropriately
• Simple IRA enrollment and management

REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly detail oriented and extremely organized
• Highly proficient in QuickBooks Online
• Strong oral and written skills using MS Office (Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat and email
• Ability to be a self starter and multi-task
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Can-do attitude, relentless positivity, strong work ethic and neat work habits
• Feel comfortable introducing and adapting to new software
• Promote professionalism and FUN in a workplace where talented individuals are inspired to do their best, in a collaborative community of colleagues
• Must have good references that attest to your work ethic and professionalism

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive, Hourly, Based on experience and education
• Holidays, PTO, Continuing Education, Company Retirement Plan

If you're passionate about administration and business systems, have a desire to contribute to creating more sustainable cities, and want to work with a rad group of people, this is a special opportunity to grow with a great company! To apply, please email your resume to info@livingroofsinc.com and use the subject heading “Application for Assistant Administrator”.

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Founded in 2006, Living Roofs Inc. is an established expert and leader in the field of Green Roofs and Living Walls. We are an award-winning green roof design/build company, and we hold true to our pioneering spirit—designing, installing, and maintaining projects from coast to coast. We have worked in urban and rural areas on projects both residential and public. Our dedication to a more colorful and sustainable future through the growth and development of Green Roofs is matched only by our commitment to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Developing conceptual designs from initial client communication and creating formal presentations and necessary documents for construction
• Drafting details and shop drawings/submittals
• Developing green roof planting plans and plant schedules
• Translating planting plans and schedules into plant distribution plans to assist the crew with installation
• Sourcing and managing plant orders and installation schedules
• Conducting site analysis and research for projects
• Communicating and coordinating with project architects and landscape architects
• Rendering design drawings in plan, section, elevation, and perspectives
• Standardizing existing CAD details

Qualifications:

• Recent experience working in an architecture, graphic or landscape design office
• Strong drafting and rendering skills
• Knowledge of plants
• Excellent AutoCAD, Adobe Suite skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and SketchUp
• Ability to multi-task and work independently AND in a team-oriented atmosphere
• A demonstrated capacity to handle a range of responsibilities and tasks
• An eye for design and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for green roofs and green infrastructure
• Ability to problem solve and quickly pivot due to changing project schedules and demands

Pay/Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off and paid holidays following 90 days of employment
• Company retirement plan with employer match following 90 days of employment

Application:

• Email references, resumes, and portfolio (or work samples) including CAD drawings (example: Planting Plan, Site Plan, Details) and rendering samples to info@livingroofsinc.com
• We will follow up via email to schedule an interview

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You must be able to travel out of town (hotel and per-diem provided). Travel is typically Monday-Friday but not every week. All travel will be in our work vehicles but you need to be able to reliably get to our shop in Asheville. Must have good driving record. Our work is physically demanding and often under hot conditions. We often work on construction sites and use large equipment (cranes, forklifts) operated by certified personnel.

We are looking for honest, communicative team members who are self-motivated, punctual, and are willing to work as part of a team. Check out our website to see the work we do at www.livingroofsinc.com

More details:

• References required.
• Pay rate will be based on skill level, experience and references.
• Hours will be 20-40 hrs per week with some off time in between projects.
• We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Please send information and resume to Emilio at info@livingroofsinc.com

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There is no question that pollinators, particularly pollinating invertebrates such as bees, flies, butterflies and beetles, are of crucial importance to not only our own species’ agricultural efforts and global economies, but to the functioning of many of our planet’s major terrestrial ecosystems.  However, in the modern era, invertebrate pollinators suffer severe negative impacts from human activity such as urbanization and industrial agriculture.  Habitat loss and fragmentation, changes in land use, and agricultural pesticide applications are only a few of the anthropogenic factors contributing to declines in pollinator populations, to the ultimate detriment of ourselves and the biosphere.  This alarming trend has stirred many researchers to seek new methods of supporting pollinator species in the face of the existential threats they are experiencing.  Urban agriculture, and green roofing in particular, offers a range of potential benefits to pollinating invertebrates, such as forage, refuge, and viable habitat, within the very environment that is replacing their native habitats.

For her study, with Living Roofs’ assistance, Linnea chose the Asheville Garage Apartments to observe pollinator activity on a mature urban green roof during the months of June and July of 2020.  The Garage Apartments green roof is a 7,500 sqft meadow roof designed and installed by LRI in Summer of 2017, and has since been maintained by our team.  The roof’s plant community is a mix of native flowering perennials and grasses chosen intentionally for their benefits to pollinators, and includes a range of species that are intended to provide flowers throughout the entire growing season.  Several times a week during the study period, Linnea observed, recorded, and analyzed the habits of the various pollinating insects that visited a section of the green roof’s flowering plants.  Several interesting and even surprising results were harvested from these observations.  For instance, flies (Diptera) far outnumbered any other insect type, including bees, in their visitation of green roof flowers.  Tunic Flower (Petrorhagia saxifraga), a ground cover plant species growing in popularity on green roofs, was the subject of much Diptera pollinator attention, while Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) attracted bees more than the other plants in the study plot. Overall, the roof was observed to attract a wide variety of pollinating insects from Asheville’s urban center, providing more tangible evidence to support the conclusion that green roofs can serve as beneficial pollinator habitat.

The benefits of green roofs, particularly in an urban setting, are varied and numerous, including contributing to stormwater management, reducing the urban heat island effect, improving air and runoff water quality, decreasing building energy consumption, prolonging the lifespan of the building’s roof, and increasing the aesthetic and recreational value of the building. It has also long been assumed that green roofs contribute to increasing overall urban biodiversity and creating viable habitat for wildlife by adding green space back into the landscape as a whole. However, there is still much empirical study to be done to demonstrate just how green roofs are contributing to wildlife and pollinator conservation, and how they could be more effectively utilized to support some of our more threatened species. We at Living Roofs are thrilled to have been a part of Linnea’s assessment of green roof benefits for pollinators, and we are excited to see where she takes this experience to influence the coming generations of wildlife ecologists and green infrastructure developers as we work together to conserve our vulnerable pollinating species and repair our damaged ecosystems.

You must be able to travel out of town (hotel and per-diem provided). Travel is typically Monday-Friday but not every week. All travel will be in our work vehicles but you need to be able to reliably get to our shop in Asheville. Must have good driving record. Our work is physically demanding and often during hot conditions. We often work on construction sites and use large equipment (cranes, forklifts) operated by certified personnel.

We are looking for honest, communicative team members who are self-motivated, punctual, and are willing to work as part of a team. Check out our website to see the work we do livingroofsinc.com

More details:

• References required.
• Pay rate will be based on skill level, experience and references.
• Hours will be 20-40 hrs per week with some off time in between projects.
• We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Please send information and resume to Emilio at info@livingroofsincDOTcom

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"The Climate Mobilization Act is a downpayment on the future of New York City—one that ensures we lead the way in the ever-growing fight against climate change," said council member Costa Constantinides.

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This position includes being part of our green roof installation team. No green roofing experience is necessary. We are based in Asheville, but we travel throughout the southeast installing and maintaining green roofs and living walls. You must be able to travel out of town (hotel and food per-diem provided). Travel is typically Monday–Friday but not every week. All travel will be in our work vehicles but you need to be able to reliably get to our shop in Asheville. Must have good driving record. 

Our work is physically demanding and often during hot conditions. We often work on construction sites and use large equipment (cranes, forklifts) operated by certified personnel. We are looking for honest, communicative team members who are self-motivated, punctual, and are willing to work as part of a team. References required.

Pay rate will be based on skill level, experience and references. Hours will be 20-40 hrs per week with some off time in between projects. 

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. 

If this sounds good to you, please send resume and references to info@livingroofsinc.com