Program Coordinator, Outreach (Remote)

GRID Alternatives; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GRID Alternatives is seeking a Program Coordinator for the SANAH Program, focusing on renewable energy and affordable housing. The role involves project management, stakeholder coordination, and administrative support. Ideal candidates will be organized, passionate about environmental justice, and skilled in communication. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $20-$29/hr, offering benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Benefits

Health insurance

PTO

Holidays

403b

Qualifications

• Passion for GRID’s mission, renewable energy, affordable housing, or environmental justice.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily operations, ensuring alignment with GRID practices.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Facilitate communication among teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Teams

Salesforce

Job description

Program Coordinator, Outreach (Remote)

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.

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.

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 include: 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 pollution and fostering energy reliability and economic prosperity. It will support equitable solar deployment for over 35,000 households in 29 states and territories, providing benefits such as energy savings, job training, and community resilience. The program is scheduled to launch by May 1, 2025, and run through April 30, 2029. More info: Press Release.

The Opportunity: The Program Coordinator will support the SANAH Program development and implementation under the supervision of the Program Manager II.

Responsibilities:

• Program Support: Contribute to daily operations, ensuring alignment with GRID practices and rules
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects and timelines
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate communication among teams and stakeholders
• Resource Management: Organize outreach resources
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes
• Administrative Support: Respond to outreach inquiries and responsibilities

What you need to bring:

• Passion for GRID’s mission, renewable energy, affordable housing, or environmental justice
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Asana, Teams, Salesforce
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a diverse environment

Preferred:

• Experience in the communities served by GRID
• Experience with CRM, especially Salesforce
• Experience in renewable energy or affordable housing work

*Hired CA candidates must pass a drug screening for substances illegal in California.

Work & Travel: May require 10-25% travel; work nights/weekends; valid driver’s license required.

Compensation & Benefits: Full-time, non-exempt, $20-$29/hr, with benefits including health insurance, PTO, holidays, 403b, and more.

Apply: Due to high volume, applications are only accepted online. Thank you for your interest!

GRID is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.