SolarCorps Community Outreach Fellow
About The Position
GRID Alternatives’ SolarCorps Fellowship Program is an opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic community members to join GRID Alternatives for an 11-month paid service term. In this position, you’ll gain valuable experience in the renewable energy and non-profit industries while making significant contributions to communities most impacted by environmental and economic injustice! 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. The SolarCorps Fellowship Program is part of the AmeriCorps network of programs. There are a limited number of AmeriCorps fellowships available. 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. We are seeking a full-time SolarCorps Community Outreach Fellow to engage with the outreach team and help implement outreach strategy to increase the number of income-qualified clients served in regional counties. Outreach SolarCorps members will educate underserved communities impacted by environmental and economic injustice about the benefits and cost-savings of renewable energy. Members are trained and supervised by GRID's regional outreach managers to support qualifying families through the solar installation process and educate families about other energy efficiency programs before going solar. Members with this experience go on to careers in solar sales, community engagement, and other related roles.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States.
- Must be 18 years or older
- 11-month commitment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively
- Comfortable being part of a team
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
- Strong computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Google Calendar
- After starting with GRID, must successfully register and maintain a Home Improvement Salesperson registration with the Contractors State License Board
- Interest and enthusiasm for renewable energy, community development, and helping families and communities in need.
- Willing to drive to events in Los Angeles County
- Availability for an in-person Mid-Year weeklong Career Readiness Retreat in California
Nice To Haves
- Clean, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Sales or community outreach experience
Responsibilities
- Lead/support a lead generation campaign to support single family enrollment and GRID's other programs
- Pre-screen leads and follow up as needed
- Assist in the client application process
- Research, attend, and speak at community events (Workshops, tabling events, fairs)
- Assist in and conduct trainings for homeowners once their systems are installed
- Provide follow up with clients post-installation
- Assist in creation of material, including social media posts, flyers, and video
Benefits
- Stipend pay of $40,800 over 11 months (Approx $21.40.hr)
- Segal Americorps Education Award of $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship
- 10 days of personal time off
- 13 holidays observed by GRID
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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
