SolarCorps Commercial Project Development Fellow
About The Position
The SolarCorps Commercial Project Development Fellowship is an 11-month paid service term opportunity with GRID Alternatives, a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. This fellowship offers valuable experience in the renewable energy and non-profit sectors, contributing to communities impacted by environmental and economic injustice. The program is part of the AmeriCorps network. The fellow will receive training in solar design basics and utility analysis to learn how commercial solar project proposals are developed, with the potential to move into roles such as project coordinators, solar analysts, and solar developers, or pursue related careers in the renewable energy industry.
Requirements
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
- Experience with paperwork and forms, data entry, spreadsheets, or similar data organization
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in a career in solar or renewable energy
- Ability to work remotely
- Passion for environmental justice, sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or generally grounded in making the world a better place
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States to be eligible for AmeriCorps
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record
Nice To Haves
- Experience with remote work or learning remotely
- Experience with basic statistical analysis and reporting
- Experience with Excel
Responsibilities
- Perform preliminary solar design in HelioScope
- Procure and analyze energy usage data for the site
- Model energy bill savings in Energy Toolbase using solar production data and energy usage data
- Assist in processing solar incentive paperwork and managing application processes
- Develop solar-related educational materials for affordable housing owners
- Help organize and maintain project information in Salesforce
- Scheduling and preparing for site visits, inspections, and service calls
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance
- Accrued paid time off (PTO)
- 13 paid holidays
- Commuter Checks
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance
- Segal Americorps Education Award of $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship (for AmeriCorps Fellowship Compensation)
- Childcare Assistance if Eligible (for AmeriCorps Fellowship Benefits)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
