Tribal Operations Officer
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.
Why this is a big deal...
Since 2010, GRID Alternatives has worked with tribal communities across the United States to support their renewable energy goals and visions for a sustainable future through tribal-focused programs. The Tribal Program supports tribes in asserting control over their energy resources and focuses on making project implementation feasible by leveraging state and federal programs, philanthropic dollars, and partnerships with other tribes across Indian County while working in alignment to identify, develop, finance and implement solar power projects that meet community needs, including education, hands-on training, and energy cost reductions for tribal members.
Since 2018, the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF), a tribal-led grantmaking program, has partnered with 85+ tribes and 50+ tribal individuals to support renewable energy development, workforce and training, and leadership development goals. The TSAF has provided tribes with access to philanthropic capital through competitive grantmaking and leadership development programs. At its core, TSAF is about more than just regranting; it’s about mobilizing and developing tribal solar projects and integrating workforce development and training, nation-building, and strengthening the energy resilience of tribal communities with visions for a clean energy outlook for generations to come. The upfront expenses to install and maintain solar systems are out of reach for many tribal communities, which is why TSAF funding has been critical to each grantee we have supported.
The Opportunity…
The Tribal Operations Officer position is located Remote/or in Denver, CO and reports to the Co-Executive Director (Co-ED) of Development of the National Tribal Program, and will also work closely with the Co-ED of Implementation. This position supports the National Tribal Program staff to increase operational efficiency, maintain informational technology (IT) procedures and assist with general process improvement. A major element of this work is being an expert user of our database and shared organizational space within Salesforce (CRM), ASANA, Google Suite and Microsoft Sharepoint. The role will specialize in critical thinking, analysis and project management skills and indirectly supports implementation and development of expanding energy access work across Indian Country.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Improve and implement onboarding tools for new staff members involved with training and service programming. Working closely with People and Culture to develop plans and alignment with GRID onboarding
- Work directly with the Co-ED’s to support NTP management of platforms, applications, and project management tools
- Management of department-wide systems and provide a process for flexible, responsive support to all new and ongoing projects and staff
- Work in partnership with other programs and departments ensuring all interactions between areas streamline stakeholders, cross-functional processes and procedures, and provide a unified approach in meeting the NTP and the Organization’s strategic goals and leadership directions
- Oversee the management of, and increase the implementation and impact of, all data and systems by NTP Staff
- Work closely with the leadership team to help with metric collection and communications about impact numbers
- Serves as a liaison between the Tribal Program and GRID HQ Operations Department to meet Tribal Program’s goals in trainings and systems implementation;
- Interpret the needs and priorities of the NTP Programs to develop new processes and work to customize platforms using HQ Operations as resource
- Lead and Organize Workshops, Trainings, and Meetings for Systems Implementation
- Coordinate and lead ongoing staff trainings and meetings by scheduling, tracking and ensuring staff participate and attend all trainings for HQ and Tribal Program
- Coordinate, support, and lead working groups developed to improve or develop an aspect of program delivery
- Strategically collaborate with GRID's Headquarters departments, specifically working with HQ Operations on overall deliverables
- Support and advance GRID Alternatives’ commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity work and continue to build an internal culture that seeks to examine and address systems of oppression and produces work that reflects that commitment
What you need to bring to this role...
- Big picture vision for automating systems and project managing database and other technology projects
- Experience with Salesforce, ASANA, Sharepoint, Excel and other related databases and programs
- Highly motivated, self-directed person who can operate with little oversight but maintains a high level of accountability and integrity
- Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail and deadlines
- Excellent collaboration skills, including the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively and efficiently with a variety of internal team members
- High-performing computer productivity skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Apps
- Comfortable working as part of a team in a hard working, professionally collegial, high-growth organization
- Passionate advocate for renewable energy, affordable housing, workforce development, and/or environment/environmental justice work in Tribal Communities'
It would be great if you also had...
- Bachelor’s degree or at least 8 years of equivalent work experience in a related field of IT
- Experience with managing multiple requests and performing complicated tasks to resolve
- Specific experience with renewable energy, affordable housing, and/or environment/environmental justice work
- Experience in virtual/remote work environment
- Experience and confidence in creating and managing processes, systems, and training staff for implementation
- Experience working with Tribal-related projects, Tribal communities, and/or Tribal Governments impacted by IT processes and systems
Where you will sit and the places you may go…
This position is based out of Denver, CO and may rarely require 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.
Let's Talk Money!
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($80k-$90k annually), plus the benefits 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?
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!
