Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) is a non-profit consortium applying innovation to sustainability. Their vision is a thriving Silicon Valley with a healthy environment, vibrant economy, and equitable community. SSV has over 100 volunteers contributing expertise across teams like marketing, research, and events. Volunteers gain experience in sustainability and career skills while helping realize SSV's mission.

1. SUSTAINABLE SILICON VALLEY
900 Lafayette Street, Suite 100,
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: (650) 318-3638 X 110
Toll Free: 1 (800) 668-0718 X 110
http://www.sustainablesv.org
Operations
Grants and Fund
Development
Business
Development
Research and
Implementation
EcoCloud
Marketing
WEST Summit
Accounting
Strategic Planning
Partner
Engagement
Consulting
Services
IT
HR
Administration
Systemic
Materials
Energy
Water
Transportation
Software
Development
User Interface
Development
Content
Development
Writers
Design
WHO WE ARE
VISION
Sustainable Silicon Valley envisions a
thriving Silicon Valley with a healthy
environment, a vibrant economy and a socially
equitable community.
MISSION
SSV is a consortium of businesses,
government agencies, universities and civic
organizations applying the ingenuity of Silicon
Valley to build a sustainable region and world.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
Since year 2000, the SSV volunteer
community has been our most valuable
resource in achieving SSV’s mission. We are
a fast-paced, growing organization with more
than 100 volunteers at any given time who
contribute their expertise to the teams of
their choice while expanding their knowledge
of the sustainability industry.
SSV TEAMSJOIN THE SSV
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY!
• SHAPE the sustainable future of
Silicon Valley!
• CONTRIBUTE your time and expertise
to your field of interest in a well
established non-profit with a strong
vision and positive social values
• ENHANCE professional growth and
personal enrichment
• CONNECT with others from your
profession; make new contacts
• NETWORK with peers, experts,
and SSV partners
• GAIN valuable management and
leadership skills for your career
• EXPAND understanding of clean tech
and sustainability
Social Media
Newsletter
Public Relations

2. WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY
“I am learning to do exactly what I
wanted to learn more about at SSV for my
professional enrichment!”
-Elizabeth, Social Media
“SSV gives me the greatest opportunity
to excel and apply analytical skills to the
utmost extent. And the fact that my
contribution makes a positive social
impact is absolutely invaluable.”
- Jelena, HR
“SSV has helped me become more confident in many skills that
today’s businesses value. I strengthened my knowledge of mul-
tiple aspects of project management, as well as gaining
experience in areas that I have never explored, such as website
management. SSV is a great place for this type of pressure-free
learning.”
- Martina, West Summit
HOW TO APPLY
• See all current open positions listed on
SSV’s website:
www.sustainablesv.org
• Choose the position in line with your
interests and qualifications
• Submit your resume and cover letter
with a reference to your chosen
position to:
jobs@sustainablesv.org
ASK ABOUT CONTINUOUS
OPPORTUNITIES IN
• Administration
• Business Development &
Web advertising
• Sustainability Research Topics: Water,
Energy, Materials, and Transportation
• User Interface Development
• Web Development
• Partner Engagement
• Event Organizing
• Marketing and Communications
• IT and Systems Administration
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER
IF YOU...
• Have interest in sustainability
• Want to give back to society through
a non-profit organization
• Have some experience working in
a target position
• Can commit to a minimum of 10 hours
per week
• Can commit to a minimum of a
3-month period
APPLY TO INTERN IF YOU
• You have interest in gaining useful
experience in the area of sustainability
• You are willing to participate in SSV’s
Internship Program
• You are a 2-year college or high school
student who can commit to a
minimum of 100 hours
• You are a university student who can
commit to a minimum of 200 hours
• You need internship credits
SSV is committed to providing a supportive environment in which differences are celebrated. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or
veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disabilities. SSV endeavors to create a collegial work environment,based on clear communication and mutually respectful behavior.