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Level
Experienced
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
About GRID Alternatives:
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color.GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our vision: a transition to clean, renewable energy that includes and benefits everyone.
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.
Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 9 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua, Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 350 and growing!
Outreach Coordinator for Solar Non-Profit
Founded during the 2001 California energy crisis, GRID Alternatives' (www.gridalternatives.org) mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. GRID Alternatives provides these services exclusively to low-income households, including families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. We install solar electric systems for low-income homeowners with volunteers and job trainees, enhancing long-term housing affordability for low-income households by reducing their energy costs, and expanding economic opportunity by providing skills and training in the growing field of solar electricity.
We are looking for a full-time Outreach Coordinator to partner with local agencies and work directly with low-income clients within targeted communities to assist in the process of applying for the program and increase the number of clients served.
Position Duties
Position Requirements
Compensation:
This is a full-time position, compensation commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off, up to 10 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403B retirement plan, Employee Assistance program, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD<D, and yearly Professional Development funds to further education up to $600.
To Apply:
Submit both a resume and a cover letter describing your interest at www.gridalternatives.org/work-at-grid. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Women, reentry individuals, and people of color are urged to apply.
Level
Experienced
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
About GRID Alternatives:
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color.GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our vision: a transition to clean, renewable energy that includes and benefits everyone.
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.
Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 9 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua, Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 350 and growing!
Outreach Coordinator for Solar Non-Profit
Founded during the 2001 California energy crisis, GRID Alternatives' (www.gridalternatives.org) mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. GRID Alternatives provides these services exclusively to low-income households, including families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. We install solar electric systems for low-income homeowners with volunteers and job trainees, enhancing long-term housing affordability for low-income households by reducing their energy costs, and expanding economic opportunity by providing skills and training in the growing field of solar electricity.
We are looking for a full-time Outreach Coordinator to partner with local agencies and work directly with low-income clients within targeted communities to assist in the process of applying for the program and increase the number of clients served.
Position Duties
- Implement outreach strategy to increase low-income client base in targeted areas throughout the Central Valley Region. Along with Operations and Outreach Manager, responsible for meeting aggressive goals for increasing number of clients served
- Responsible for all aspects of client application process including outreach, screening, home site visits, educating families about solar and the details of our program, walking clients through the application process and assisting them with all related paperwork
- Help create and maintain partnerships with affordable housing developers, local government agencies, and community-based organizations in order to more effectively identify, encourage, and serve low-income clients
- Educate homeowners on the benefits of solar and deliver client training sessions
- Develop partnerships with local energy efficiency service providers and assist with building partnerships with job training organizations
- Train and manage volunteers helping in outreach and translation efforts
- Opportunity to teach volunteer training sessions
- Responsible for increasing community awareness and acceptance of GRID Alternatives' work and mission, including attending and presenting at community meetings and events
- Provide in-house training and information to staff and board to deepen the organizational understanding of communities' concerns, problems, and desires
Position Requirements
- MUST be able to successfully register and maintain a Home Improvement Salesperson registration with the Contractors State License Board
- Excellent communication skills (ability to meet with partner organizations, speak to groups about GRID Alternatives' work, educate low-income families about our services, be a positive GRID Alternatives representative in the community)
- Experience living and/or working in economically disadvantaged communities and with diverse populations
- Ability to relate to and respect diverse populations
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Proficient with computers and MS Word and Excel
Compensation:
This is a full-time position, compensation commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off, up to 10 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403B retirement plan, Employee Assistance program, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD<D, and yearly Professional Development funds to further education up to $600.
To Apply:
Submit both a resume and a cover letter describing your interest at www.gridalternatives.org/work-at-grid. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Women, reentry individuals, and people of color are urged to apply.
