Electrification Building Decarbonization Program Advisor

GRID ALTERNATIVES•Los Angeles, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

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; clean mobility options; workforce training and service-learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy. Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone. Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. 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. The Program Advisor’s (PA) role is to serve as the central communication between the Southern California Electrification Building Decarbonization (EBD) program team and EBD program Participants. This role focuses on sharing information clearly with Participants, coordinating actions between the Construction Program Manager (CMP) and Participants, and providing ongoing support to participants throughout every stage of the EBD projects to ensure understanding and effective community education. In addition, this role is to establish trust within the community and its members. The PA is a trusted, empathetic, and culturally sensitive local advocate who builds strong community ties, communicates responsively, and forges genuine connections to support and empower participants throughout the program. The success of a decarbonization program hinges on effective coordination, clear communication, and alignment across diverse program participants of a public purpose program who require more support. To streamline these processes, a PA is appointed to act as the primary liaison for all program-related matters with the program participant. The Southern California Equitable Building Decarbonization (SoCal EBD) program is a groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind direct install initiative developed and led by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and Los Angeles County (LAC). Designed to advance equitable climate action, SoCal EBD focuses on reducing building carbon emissions while increasing access to clean energy solutions for underserved communities. With its community-centered approach and innovative delivery model, the program sets a new standard for public-purpose energy initiatives in the region.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading community outreach/engagement projects.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the fields of customer service, call centers, case management, community organization, environmental studies or science, urban planning, community development, public administration or policy, communications, social work, energy management, sustainability, utilities, energy efficiency and/or a related field.
Passion for GRID’s vision for an equitable clean energy transition that benefits everyone.
Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or science, urban planning, community development, public administration or policy, communications, social work, energy management, sustainability, utilities, energy efficiency preferred.
Experience with tools such as Sightline, CRM platforms, and project management software to facilitate efficient coordination and reporting.
Demonstrated background in project management, including planning, implementation, and closeout of multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Familiarity with management software to support workflow optimization and cross-functional collaboration.
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency (specifically Spanish speaking)

Responsibilities

Serve as the central liaison for all communications related to the CEC EBD decarbonization program, acting as participants’ point of contact.
Coordinate with CEC EBD cross-functional teams to support seamless information flow and collaboration (where applicable).
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of program objectives, scope, timelines, and targets.
Engage directly with community program partners to respond to any requests.
Support collaborator engagement by providing regular updates, facilitating discussions, and ensuring all parties are informed and aligned.
Assist in preparation of program documentation, including progress reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions, as needed.
Provide insight into communities and their members through QA/QC processes.
Engage directly with program participants, demonstrating an understanding of community dynamics and social climate.