SolarCorps Commercial Project Development Fellow
About The Position
The SolarCorps Commercial Project Development Fellowship is an 11-month paid service term offered by GRID Alternatives. This program provides participants with valuable experience in the renewable energy and non-profit sectors while contributing to communities disproportionately affected by environmental and economic injustice. GRID Alternatives' vision is a rapid, equitable transition to a renewable energy-powered world that benefits everyone, and their mission is to build community-powered solutions for economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. This fellowship is part of the AmeriCorps network of programs. GRID Alternatives is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. They are an entrepreneurial, high-growth organization involved in direct solar installation, project development, clean mobility, workforce training, service learning, and low-income solar policy advocacy.
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
- Childcare Assistance if Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
