Program Coordinator, Outreach (Remote)

GRID Alternatives; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

GRID Alternatives is seeking a Program Coordinator for Outreach to support the SANAH Program. This remote role requires strong organizational and communication skills to manage projects and collaborate with stakeholders, contributing to renewable energy access for low-income communities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

5 weeks paid time off (PTO)

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Passionate about renewable energy and environmental justice.
• Highly organized with multitasking ability.
• Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the SANAH program.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Asana

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:Program Coordinator, Outreach (Remote)

Location: U.S. Remote/Location Flexible

Job Id:2024034

# 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 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.

Program Coordinator, Outreach

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.

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, 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 Program Coordinator will be part of the Outreach Department and work under the leadership and supervision of the Program Manager II to support the development and implementation of the SANAH Program over its 5-year grant cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Program Support: Contribute to the daily operations of the SANAH program, ensuring alignment with GRID outreach practices and program rules
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects and timelines concurrently and effectively
• Stakeholder Coordination and Communication: Facilitate communication and collaboration among internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure program success
• Resource Management: compile and organize outreach resources to support the success of the team and program
• Process improvement: Work with various stakeholders to identify opportunities to streamline processes
• General Administrative Support: Field and respond to various outreach-related inquiries and take on responsibilities as assigned

What you need to bring to this role...

• Passionate about GRID’s mission, renewable energy, affordable housing, and/or environment/environmental justice
• Highly organized and detail‐oriented with an ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong professional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft office: word, ppt, excel, Asana, Teams, SalesForce
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment

It would be great if you also had…

• Work or lived experience within the communities served by GRID
• Experience with CRM databases, preferably Salesforce.com
• Experience with renewable energy, affordable housing, and/or environment/environmental 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.

Let's Talk Money!

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($20-$29 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.