Position:  Outreach Community Engagement Internship (Hybrid)
Location:  Riverside, CA
Remote Status: Hybrid
Job Id:  2023876
# of Openings:  1
Outreach Community Engagement Internship

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.

Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. region, and Tribal Lands within the U.S. Additionally, GRID has international operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 400 and growing!

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.

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.

The Opportunity…(POSITION DOES NOT START UNTIL APRIL 2025)
  • Help promote community awareness of GRID Alternatives and Imperial Irrigation District (IID) work, mission and programs by researching, attending and potentially speaking at community meetings and other events..
  • Help implement outreach strategies including, but not limited to marketing efforts, mailers, canvassing, attending community events, and workshops to increase the number of low-income clients served in regional counties.
  • Support GRID Alternatives with collecting stories, quotes and photos to be used to further promote GRID programs. 
  • Assist with administrative work, data entry, file management, answering homeowner and volunteer questions. 
  • Other internship duties as assigned
  • Every member of GRID Alternatives must participate in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity work.

What you need to bring to this role…​
  • Priority will be given to candidates who reside within the Coachella Valley area
  • Available to commit to the full internship program duration (3-month (10 week) commitment to work up to 4 days, 32 hours per week)
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office, especially excel, databases, Gmail/Google apps a plus)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to relate and work with diverse populations and GRID Staff (ability to work well with co-workers, interns, trainees, and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)
  • Self-starter and highly reliable, accountable, detailed oriented and ability to work independently. 
  • Strong teamwork, organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
  • Passion for GRID’s mission related to renewable energy, community development, green jobs, and/or helping families and communities in need
  • Requires work in the early mornings, some late evenings, as well as some travel throughout the Inland Empire. GRID Alternatives provides travel reimbursement when applicable.
  • Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work, including the GRID IE Riverside office and/or various build and/or community engagement locations across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Interns may carpool with staff and GRID’s car fleet to project/event sites when possible.  

It would be great if you also had…
  • Previous experience with GRID Alternatives
  • Experience in customer service and/or community engagement
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Driver’s License or currently working to acquire one

Where you will sit & the places you may go...

This is a hybrid position that will largely be based out of the Coachella Valley, but may require some travel to our office and warehouse in Riverside, CA. Requires work in the early mornings, some late evenings, and some weekends as well as travel for meetings, events, and job sites throughout the Inland Empire.  Applicants must have reliable transportation to the are they are serving.

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 internship position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($20 per hour) 

Ready to Apply?

Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!
 
Pay Range: $20 per hour
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