Outreach Coordinator- 2026

GRID ALTERNATIVES•Riverside, CA

92d•$22 - $31•Onsite

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. Reporting directly to the Outreach Manager, the Outreach Coordinator will coordinate GRID Alternative's effort to communicate our programs and services among a wide variety of potential clients and partners. The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring outreach activities in the community. As an Outreach Coordinator for GRID Alternatives, you will be passionate about environmental justice, sustainability, working with income-qualified communities, affordable housing, the environment, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place.

Requirements

Passion to support the mission and goals of GRID Alternatives. Experience living/working in economically disadvantaged communities and with diverse populations or at least the ability to relate to and respect diverse populations.
Minimum of 2 years related experience in program outreach, sales, community worker or similar.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience successfully planning and handling an outreach or sales portfolios that includes multiple projects and deliverables.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Salesforce and or Adept in learning new technologies and software
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Well-organized and able to self-manage challenging priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and collaborative; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, supporters, and community members.
Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment at all times.
Comfortable working independently and a team player, willing to pitch in as needed, such as with training SolarCorps Fellows, other staff, interns, and volunteers
Flexibility in work schedule and available for weekend and evening work as needed
Regular driving is required, and the applicant MUST hold a valid driver's license
MUST be able to successfully register and maintain a Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) registration with the Contractors State License Board

Nice To Haves

Bilingual /Bi-literate in Spanish/English is strongly preferred; fluency in other languages is also preferred.
Experience or knowledge of the basics of solar energy, energy efficiency or a background in renewable energy is helpful but optional.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main contact for clients during every phase of the multistep journey. This includes outreach, screening, home site visits, and informing families/individual potential clients about GRIDS's solar and renewable energy program details.
Guide clients through applications and contracts, assist with paperwork collection, and maintain relationships with former GRID clients with ongoing education
Provide homeowners, prospective families, and the community with insights on the benefits of solar and strategies to boost their savings. This includes how to read their bill, energy efficiency, and broadly improving community understanding and support for GRID Alternatives' work and mission.
Develop, implement, and monitor community outreach plan, including measurable outcomes and objectives, in collaboration with outreach team and manager as well as other departments to meet and exceed goals organizational goals
Develop and maintain professional and positive working relationships with community members, local business, affordable housing developers, local government agencies, community-based organizations, tribal liaison and other organizations to promote GRID Alternatives mission and services
Organizing and hosting community events, presentations, and workshops
Organize, attend, and present at non-profits, public and private spaces, speaking to media, neighborhood and community settings in order to connect with eligible families and providers who may benefit and or partner with GRID Alternatives.
Process and coordinate with the local utilities for the interconnection process
Assist in the training of volunteers, staff SolarCorps Fellows when needed
Tracking, documenting, and reporting on community outreach and engagement activities
Providing regular updates to management on outreach activities and progress towards goals
Prepare and update outreach materials, including presentations and flyers
Plan for, order, and track purchase of marketing materials that support program goals