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.
The Opportunity…
Program Management
- Lead and Manage the strategy and daily operations of workforce development department and programs
- In coordination with the Construction Department, oversee operations and manage the Installation Basics Training program and the Technical Academy
- Collaboratively manage workforce development team to recruit, train and develop a reliable pipeline of industry ready candidates for solar and related industries
- Oversee collection and tracking of job placement data; compile data and prepare reports and correspondence regarding job development and placement efforts in Salesforce
- Provide the Headquarters Workforce Development department with training program data and stakeholder feedback for continuous process improvement
- Collaborate with the project management & construction department(s) to utilize hands‑on training opportunities most effectively for job trainees and community partners
- Communicate with the construction department to ensure that they are promoting a positive training culture
- Collaborate with cross functional departments to develop and improve training opportunities
- Manage the process of identifying positions in solar and related industries; help students explore alternative employment options
- Support development of marketing and promotional materials to advertise job training services and activities
Partnership Development
- Establish and maintain direct relationships with community‑based non‑profits, local government agencies, educational institutions and job training
- Develop and maintain employer partnerships to create a robust network that connects GRID job trainees with access to careers in the solar industry and related occupations
- Stay informed of industry trends, conduct industry research, meet with industry employers to understand, and access workforce employment opportunities
- Connect with the local communities and represent GRID Alternatives through networking events, career/job fairs, industry events, conferences, and other meeting
- Prioritize relationships based on a number of factors including mission alignment and organizational vision
Financial Management
- Manage the program budget including developing budget proposals, justifying expenses, and monitoring expenditures in collaboration with the Solar Installation Training Supervisor
- Collaborate with Executive Director and Development team to leverage workforce development efforts and job training opportunities for programmatic funding opportunities
- Work with Administrative Operations Manager and Development Department on funding program allocations, reporting, post‑award implementation, and management of all grant allocated expense
- Coordinate with Director of Development and Administrative Operations Manager on budget modification efforts, as needed
What you need to bring to this role…
- 3+ years experience in non‑profit program or project management
- Candidate must be committed to the GRID Alternatives mission to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity work within a framework of social, economic, and environmental justice
- Work independently with minimum supervision; monitor, track and compile information and data
- Candidate must be able to prioritize conflicting needs; manage urgent matters expeditiously, calmly, and proactively; this position requires analytic, organization and critical thinking skills
- Independent and collaborative contributor, candidate must embrace flexibility and adaptability in challenging environments without compromising focus or quality
- Relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Familiarity with labor market conditions and trends
- Knowledge of local community resources and professional organizations
- Ability to speak and write passionately about GRID’s work
- Experience in meeting planning and facilitation
It would be great if you also had…
- 3‑5 years of overall workforce development experience; financial, contract and/or grant management experienced
- Experience with contracts and/or grants management
- Knowledge of Salesforce, Paycom, Concur, and reporting software
- In‑depth knowledge of the solar/renewable energy industry
- Trauma‑informed care training
- Proficiency in another language, preferably Spanish
*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.
