Government Development Coordinator

GRID Alternatives; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, mission-driven organization dedicated to making clean energy accessible to all. As a Government Development Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in securing funding through grant proposals and managing relationships with government funders. This remote position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values equity, inclusion, and personal growth. If you're passionate about renewable energy and social justice, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact while developing your career in government fund development.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of government fundraising or project management experience.
• Demonstrated proposal coordination and grant writing experience.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Salesforce applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant proposals to government funders and partners.
• Ensure compliance and quality of final proposal documents.
• Manage the grant proposal deadline and reports calendar.

Skills

Grant Writing

Proposal Coordination

Project Management

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Detail-oriented

Leadership Skills

Critical Thinking

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Position: Government Development Coordinator (Remote)

Remote Status: Remote

Job Id: 2024019

# of Openings: 1

Government Development Coordinator

Why you want to work here...

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.

Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.

Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

What it's like at GRID…

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must participate in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.

The Opportunity...

This person will support the preparation and submission of letters of intent and grant proposals to prospective government funders, as well as monitor deliverables for active proposals.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Government Strategy and Development, the Government Development Coordinator is uniquely positioned to support GRID’s national and regional affiliate fundraising through government grant proposal writing, prospect research, and ownership of the team’s grant proposal resources. Candidates for this position are comfortable with project and proposal coordination, grant writing, partnership coordination, relationship management, and tracking metrics. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual who is looking to develop a career in government fund development supporting a dynamic, growing, mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals to government funders and government-funded industry partners, including researching new opportunities, writing proposal sections, assembling proposal attachments, and required forms.
• Ensure the quality and compliance of final proposal documents.
• Ensure the proposal is free of grammar, spelling, and typographical errors.
• Develop and maintain the Government Development team’s grant proposal deadline and reports calendar.
• As needed, support regions with direct grant proposal project management, compliance and submission.
• Coordinate the compilation and maintenance of the proposal content library and other key organizational information for use by HQ and regional fundraising staff in grant proposals, reports, and other fundraising materials.
• Manage the annual compilation of key organizational and HQ Programs information and outcomes tracking in partnership with philanthropy operations staff.
• Update and maintain a folder of key grant proposal attachments and fundraising materials, Haystack (intranet), and other grant writing resource locations.
• Serve as HQ point of contact for questions from regional Development and HQ Programs staff on locating resources for use in grant proposals and reports.
• As needed, work with the HQ Communications team to request updates to 1-pagers, proposal templates, org charts, pitch decks, and other key government fundraising documents.
• Support the success of the Government Development Team by supporting HQ and Regional government development managers with prospecting, market research and completing additional administrative duties.
• Research projects to identify and cultivate prospective government funders.
• Support with scheduling prospect meetings, data entry, meeting notes/task lists, and leading follow-up activities.
• Track, maintain, and ensure accuracy of the Salesforce database for government grant records.
• Other project management duties as assigned.

What you need to bring to this role...

• Minimum of 2-3 years of government fundraising or project management experience. Substituting other equivalent experience may be considered for an exceptional candidate who makes a compelling case in their cover letter.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of previous, demonstrated proposal coordination and grant writing experience
• Minimum of 1 year of previous demonstrated prospect research experience
• Excellent communication, persuasive writing, editing, and templating skills
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and results-driven
• Solid leadership and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Salesforce applications
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Experience working with remote teams is preferred
• Passionate about clean energy, affordable housing, and/or environmental and social justice work

*Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.

Where you will sit & the places you may go…

This position may require 10%-25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects. Availability to work nights and weekends may be required.

GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Ready to Apply?

Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!

GRID Alternatives provides 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. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.