SolarCorps Community Outreach Fellow

GRID ALTERNATIVES•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

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.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
11-month commitment.
Self-starter, willing pitch in and go the extra mile
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
Have your own personal vehicle and clean driver’s license and record
Interest and enthusiasm for renewable energy, community development, and helping families and communities in need
Availability for an in-person Mid-Year weeklong Career Readiness Retreat in California

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Lead/support lead generation campaigns to support single family enrollment and GRID's other programs
Pre-screen leads and follow up as needed
Assist in the client application process and case management
Research, attend, and speak at community events (workshops, tabling events, fairs)
Provide follow up with clients post-installation
Participate in solar PV installation, service calls, site visits, equipment loading/unloading, warehousing/inventory, and/or system commissioning
Support project coordination, including client and project data entry