SolarCorps Construction Fellow
About The Position
The 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! 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 a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States.
- Must be 18 years or older
- 11-month commitment
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work outdoors, on rooftops, and in extreme temperatures.
- A passion for environmental justice and clean energy
- Willingness to learn skills on the job
- Be comfortable in working with diverse communities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Clean, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Responsibilities
- Participate in solar PV installation, service calls, inspections, site visits and system commissioning
- Support in material procurement preparation for staging and load equipment before and after installation projects
- Assist staff with installation package preparation
- Help organize and maintain project information in Salesforce
- Assist staff with preliminary designs
- Support solar job training program
Benefits
- Stipend pay of $40,800 over 11 months (Approx $21.40.hr) OR Hourly pay of $21.40 per hour
- Segal Americorps Education Award of $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship OR $3,000 cash end of term award
- 10 days of personal time off and 13 holidays observed by GRID OR 5 weeks paid time off (PTO), 13 paid holidays
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance OR Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance
- Childcare Assistance if Eligible
- Commuter Checks
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
