Outreach Coordinator, On-Site, Fresno, CA
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 who need it most. 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 our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's work.
**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 Phencyclidine or phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP)
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Outreach, Workforce, Development teams, and Director to create and implement an outreach strategy to serve families in targeted areas to meet/exceed aggressive goals
- Target areas of focus which consists of regions covering the Central Valley and rural tribal communities
- Build and maintain partnerships with affordable housing developers, local government agencies, community-based organizations, tribal liaisons, and others to effectively serve qualified families in communities of concern
- Work with GRID Alternatives construction team to coordinate site visits, installations and troubleshooting for families
- Educate homeowners on the benefits of solar, and deliver training sessions on how they can maximize their savings with the solar system and how to read their bill
- Process and coordinate with the utility for the interconnection process
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and willing to pitch in as needed, especially with training SolarCorps Fellows, other staff, interns and volunteers
- Assist other GRID departments to meet/exceed annual goals with activities connected to development/fundraising/sponsor
- Other job duties as assigned, including but not limited to: admin tasks, some public speaking, talking to media, working events, and marketing/PR
Qualifications:
- Experience living and/or working in economically disadvantaged communities of concern and with diverse populations
- Community outreach experience, or sales/marketing experience
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills (verbal/written, ability to meet with partner organizations, speak to groups about GRID Alternatives’ work, educate low‑income families about our services, be a positive GRID Alternatives representative in the community); must possess a positive, can‑do attitude
- Holds strong skills in MS Office, Gmail, Google Docs, databases, internet research, etc.
- Highly organized, attention to detail and follow through, flexible, and willing to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to our organization and team
Where you will sit and the places you may go… This position is on‑site and may rarely require from 10% up to 25% out‑of‑town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company‑wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely 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 driver’s license and have a good driving record.
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. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.
