SolarCorps Community Outreach Fellow
About The Position
The SolarCorps Fellowship Program is an 11-month paid service term opportunity for motivated community members to gain experience in the renewable energy and non-profit sectors while contributing to communities impacted by environmental and economic injustice. GRID Alternatives, a leader in making clean, affordable solar power and jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color, offers this program as part of the AmeriCorps network. The SolarCorps Community Outreach Fellow will implement outreach strategies to increase the number of income-qualified clients served in regional counties. This role involves promoting renewable energy benefits, assisting families through the solar installation process, educating on energy efficiency, and supporting solar installations and construction activities. Approximately 60% of the role is dedicated to outreach and 40% to construction.
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
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 (for AmeriCorps Fellows)
- Segal Americorps Education Award of $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship (for AmeriCorps Fellows)
- Cash end of term award of $3,000 (for Standard Fellowship Compensation)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
