Program Manager, SANAH

Energy Vault; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization specializing in renewable energy solutions is seeking a Program Manager for their Multifamily Technical Assistance team. This role involves managing the SANAH program aimed at improving access to solar for affordable housing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in program management, a commitment to equity, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Medical, dental, and generous PTO benefits are included.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

5 weeks paid time off (PTO)

13 paid holidays

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with program management in energy or affordable housing.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Strong project and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the Multifamily Technical Assistance program.
• Support technical assistance tasks including site assessments and reports.
• Manage day-to-day activities of technical staff.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Equity lens application

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

Program Manager, SANAH

Program Manager 6 Multifamily Technical Assistance

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 GRIDhellip;

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.

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.

**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.

About Solar Access for Nationwide Affordable Housing (SANAH), a Solar For All Programhellip;

Funded and overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), GRID Alternatives is leading a ten-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 is designed to maximize household and community benefits and advance justice while reducing unhealthy pollution and addressing climate change. By providing financial assistance in the form of grants and incentives and connecting larger scale projects to loans 6 along with technical assistance from organizations with deep experience in equitable deployment of residential-serving renewable energy 6 SANAH will support equitable solar deployment for over 35,000 households living in single- and multifamily affordable housing across 29 priority states and territories.

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. The SANAH program is slated to launch by May 1, 2025 and will run through April 30, 2029. You can read more in GRIDs press release: https://gridalternatives.org/learn/press/press-releases/epa-awards-grid-alternatives-solar-all-grant

SANAH builds on GRIDs experience over the last 20 years as the nations 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...

Program Manager 6 Multifamily Technical Assistance

GRID is seeking a Program Manager to join our Multifamily Technical Assistance team to lead the development, launch and ongoing program management of the SANAH Multifamily Technical Assistance offering. The SANAH TA offering will be providing direct project level analysis for owners of affordable multifamily housing to help them understand the technical and financial feasibility of installing solar PV at their sites utilizing funding from the SANAH program as well as co-leveraged sources. This position will report to the Director of Multifamily and Commercial Development a GRIDs Headquarters. The position requires experience with program management and experience with energy or affordable housing related programs as well as an innate interest in technical problem solving, process development, and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of the Multifamily Technical Assistance program, including workflows, operational processes, client communications, and report formats.
• Support or directly perform technical assistance tasks including procurement of utility data, initial site assessments, incentive calculations and preparation of client facing reports.
• Develop and refine client-facing materials such as reports, one-pagers and online content.
• Define and track program success metrics and establish feedback loops for continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain documentation for team processes, including intake and communication procedures.
• Collaborate with the four SANAH multifamily partners on technical assistance product and process development.
• Support technical research related to affordable multifamily housing, utility and solar-specific programs and policies.
• Coordinate with internal teams including program administration, finance, communications and other program areas
• Manage day-to-day activities of technical staff, including analysts and costing roles.
• Perform administrative functions such as scheduling and coordinating client calls.
• Lead informational presentations and webinars describing program offerings and processes.
• Apply a strong equity lens to all aspects of the program and partnerships, ensuring alignment with GRID's mission and core values.
• Ensure the partners achieve equity outcomes through robust equity inputs, continuous evaluation, and change management when needed.

What you need to bring to this role...

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, with a strong understanding of the connection between the energy system and economic and environmental justice.
• Track record of developing client facing technical assistance or similar programming.
• Deep knowledge of energy analysis concepts including production estimates and rate analysis.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Strong project/program, interpersonal and relational skills, and inclusive decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability with an ability to inspire positive, collaborative, active, and proactive problem-solving amid diverse and ongoing challenges.
• Organized, attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of relevant software technologies: Microsoft Office and Google Suite, Zoom, task management, file management systems, and other tools in common use for program administration and management.

It would be great if you also had

• Knowledge of the solar, renewable energy sector in the US and/or affordable housing.
• Professional or lived experience with affordable housing and environmental justice
• Experience with solar analysis tools including HelioScope, EnergyToolbase and EnergyStar Portfolio Manager
• Experience with data analysis.

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 drivers license and have a good driving record.

Let's Talk Money!

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($60k-90k annually), 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.