Workforce Development Manager, Temporary

GRID ALTERNATIVES • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GRID Alternatives' Mid Atlantic office is seeking a dedicated, highly organized, Workforce Development Manager to lead the implementation of a Planning Grant focused on building an inclusive local solar workforce development ecosystem. This position is directly responsible for executing all core grant deliverables—including community outreach, stakeholder engagement, Advisory Committee facilitation, data collection, and co-creating a sustainable Solar Workforce Development Rollout Plan. This role is not a training program delivery role. It is focused on stakeholder engagement and data analysis leading to the development of recommendations for workforce development programming.

NOTE: Working 32 hours per week during the 5-month performance period (October 2026 – February 2027)

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in workforce development, community organizing, stakeholder engagement, or program planning.
• Proven track record of managing grant deliverables, adhering to strict project timelines, and gathering qualitative/quantitative data for grant reporting.
• Deep commitment to opening doors to opportunities, with demonstrated experience working effectively with underrepresented communities and disadvantaged job seekers.
• Strong public speaking, workshop facilitation, and written communication skills; ability to build rapport with community members, executive leadership, and industry partners.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Salesforce.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the solar energy, green building, or clean technology sector.
• Existing networks with Mid-Atlantic workforce system and organizations, renewable energy and construction trades employers, or community-based organizations, especially in DC Wards 5, 7, and 8, and PG County Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Build Staff Capacity & Set-Up Internal Infrastructure: Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and internal team at the onset of the performance period to establish and/or learn operational workflows, data tracking tools, and project management infrastructure necessary for seamless project implementation.
• Community Outreach & Education Activities: Execute community outreach campaigns (including tabling at events, conducting informational presentations, social media, and direct mailers) to raise and gauge awareness of solar and related career pathways. Conduct focused interviews and gather direct community feedback regarding job seekers' unique aspirations, barriers, and needs (such as access to childcare, transportation, and training resources).
• Stakeholder Meetings & Workshops: Convene and facilitate a series of meetings with key regional stakeholders, including workforce development organizations, clean energy employers, and wraparound service providers. Lead discussions aimed at identifying workforce gaps, mapping existing supportive services, aligning training content with industry demand, and addressing key barriers faced by disadvantaged job seekers.
• Advisory Committee Formation & Facilitation: Finalize the recruitment and lead the onboarding of a diverse Advisory Committee comprising community residents, program trainees, community partners, and solar employers. Schedule, prepare, and facilitate regular Advisory Committee meetings to integrate community voices, refine program priorities, and co-create an inclusive workforce strategy.
• Data Collection & Qualitative Analysis: Collect and analyze information gained from, but not limited to, focused interviews, community conversations, focus groups, and meeting feedback to systematically evaluate personal and structural challenges to employment, workforce trends, employer requirements, and needed supportive services.
• Solar Workforce Development Rollout Plan Delivery: Lead the drafting and finalization of the comprehensive Solar Workforce Development Rollout Plan by February 2027. Synthesize project data into actionable sections covering trainee recruitment strategies, curriculum recommendations, supportive service integration and partners, job placement partners, and long-term funding sources for program sustainability.
• Grant Administration: Manage grant deliverables to meet deadlines, quality, and budget requirements. Lead grant tracking, reporting, budgeting, invoicing, and funder relationship.

Benefits

• Flexibility in scheduling will be required to accommodate occasional evening or weekend community outreach events.
• GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Encourages folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.
• Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed