SolarCorps Workforce Technical Training 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 industries while contributing to communities 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. It 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
- Excellent communication skills and ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively
- Comfortable being part of a team
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
- 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
- Clean, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Strong computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Google, Calendaring
Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching solar and clean energy workshops and labs
- Attend local events to promote community awareness of GRID’s training programs
- Assist in recruiting and selecting trainees, and follow up if needed
- Assist in trainee installation days
- Support in the creation and documentation of required documents (ex. DAC-SASH projects, IREC Accreditation)
- Participate in solar installations
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $21.40 per hour
- $3,000 cash end of term award for eligible fellows
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
