Partnership Coordinator, Outreach (Remote)

GRID Alternatives; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

GRID Alternatives is hiring a Partnership Coordinator, Outreach to help manage outreach programs for clean energy initiatives, particularly focusing on the Solar Access for Nationwide Affordable Housing Program. Ideal candidates will be organized, passionate about environmental justice, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance

5 weeks paid time off (PTO)

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong professional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact for external community partners on multiple programs.
• Develop resources and tools to support marketing, education, and outreach efforts.
• Maintain and onboard new GRID staff to the Outreach Partnership’s Salesforce data environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for environmental justice

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're hiring at GRID! Take your career to the next level. Work for a nonprofit organization that makes a real impact, ensuring everyone benefits from our transition to clean, renewable energy.

Position:Partnership Coordinator, Outreach (Remote)

Location: U.S. Remote/Location Flexible

Remote Status: Remote

Job Id:2024045

# of Openings:1

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 nonprofit 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 be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.

About Solar Access for Nationwide Affordable Housing (SANAH), a Solar For All Program...

Funded and overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), GRID Alternatives is leading an eight-organization team of mission-driven nonprofit affordable housing providers and clean energy allies to develop and implement the Solar Access for Nationwide Affordable Housing Program (SANAH). SANAH's eight partner organizations consist of: Habitat for Humanity International, NeighborWorks America, Enterprise Community Partners, National Housing Trust, Housing Partnership Network, LISC, Rewiring America, and World Resources Institute.

SANAH is designed to maximize household and community benefits and advance justice while reducing unhealthy pollution and fostering energy reliability and economic prosperity. By providing financial assistance in the form of grants and incentives and connecting larger scale projects to loans — along with technical assistance from organizations with deep experience in equitable deployment of residential-serving renewable energy — SANAH will support equitable solar deployment for over 35,000 households living in single- and multifamily affordable housing across 29 priority states and territories to increase energy reliability in the United States.

Program benefits include expanded access to solar and energy storage for income-qualified households; energy savings and burden relief; energy efficiency and electrification co-benefits; job training and inclusive workforce development opportunities; support for American manufacturing; opportunities for small- and disadvantaged business enterprises; increased community and grid resilience; and community-centered engagement and participatory governance based on relationships of respect and trust. GRID Alternatives' SANAH program is currently under development with the EPA and partner organizations across the nation. The SANAH program is slated to launch by May 1, 2025, and will run through April 30, 2029. You can read more in GRID’s press release: https://gridalternatives.org/learn/press/press-releases/epa-awards-grid-alternatives-solar-all-grant .

SANAH builds on GRID’s experience over the last 20 years as the nation’s largest nonprofit solar energy provider, and Solar For All is modeled, in part, on programs and initiatives that GRID has helped to pioneer through its Energy For All Program, which brings solar and its benefits, including nearly $700m in savings to income-qualified households and families in tandem with nation-leading workforce development programming.

The Opportunity…

The Partnership Coordinator, Outreach will be part of the HQ Outreach Department and work under the leadership and supervision of the Outreach Partnership Manager, with support from the Director, Outreach (CBO Partnerships). The role will coordinate and support multiple outreach programs across the organization, including the Solar Access for Nationwide Affordable Housing (SANAH) Program and other clean energy and transportation programs.

Key Responsibilities:

External Partnership Management: Act as the point of contact for external community partners on multiple GRID-administered programs. This includes collecting, reviewing, and analyzing outreach partner reports and invoices. The partnership coordinator will also work closely with fellow program management staff to execute events, meetings, and program deliverables.

Resource Development and Management: With the guidance of the Partnership Manager, develop resources and tools to support marketing, education, and outreach efforts, ensuring both internal and external stakeholders have the necessary materials to engage outreach partners. Co-manage the existing “Outreach Partnership Resource Hub” for internal staff and support the development of SANAH resource hub for external outreach partners.

Data & Performance Monitoring: With the training and support of the Partnership Manager, maintain and onboard new GRID staff to the Outreach Partnership’s Salesforce data environment and training resources.

Community Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration among staff working on similar initiatives. Support other assigned duties as needed.

What you need to bring to this role…

Enthusiasm for environment/environmental justice work, and demonstrated commitment to GRID’s mission and the communities we serve

Highly organized and detail‐oriented

Strong professional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills

Excellent computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, PPT, Excel, Salesforce

Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

It would be great if you also had…

Work or lived experience within the communities served by GRID

Experience with CRM databases or other data management, preferably Salesforce.com

Competency around equity, and demonstrated ability to apply that competency with colleagues and external partners

Experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders and community-based organizations

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.

Let's Talk Money!

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($25- $30 per hour), plus the benefits listed below.

How we take care of you...

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks 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.

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.