Solar Workforce Architect: Community & Grant Lead

GRID ALTERNATIVES, Careers Page

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 49,000 - 70,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

GRID Alternatives is seeking a Workforce Development Manager for its Mid Atlantic office to lead a Planning Grant focused on building an inclusive local solar workforce ecosystem. You will manage community outreach, stakeholder engagement, Advisory Committee facilitation, data collection, and co-create a sustainable rollout plan.

This 32-hour-per-week, 5-month role emphasizes data-driven program design rather than direct training delivery.

Qualifications

3+ years in workforce development, community organizing, stakeholder engagement, or program planning
Proven track record of delivering grant deliverables on schedule
Experience working with underrepresented communities and disadvantaged job seekers
Strong public speaking, workshop facilitation, and written communications skills
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Teams, Zoom and Salesforce

Responsibilities

Build staff capacity and internal infrastructure for project implementation
Conduct community outreach campaigns and gather feedback on career pathways
Convene stakeholder meetings and workshops with workforce organizations and employers
Recruit and onboard an Advisory Committee; facilitate regular meetings
Collect and analyze qualitative data on employment barriers and trends
Draft and finalize the Solar Workforce Development Rollout Plan by Feb 2027
Manage grant deliverables, budgeting, invoicing, and funder relationships