SolarCorps Workforce Technical Training Fellow
About The Position
The SolarCorps Fellowship Program is an 11-month paid service term opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic community members to join GRID Alternatives. Fellows gain valuable experience in the renewable energy and non-profit industries while contributing 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. 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. This role specifically supports GRID’s workforce development initiatives by training and supervising members to provide employability skills and job opportunities in solar to the community. Members will support solar job training programs through recruitment, facilitating workshops, and providing placement support, gaining transferable skills in solar installation and program management.
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 upon completion of 1700 hours and contracted term
- 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
