Program Manager (Hybrid)
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…
The Program Manager role is located in Puerto Rico and will lead the coordination of a large cross-departmental team in Puerto Rico and will collaborate closely with GRID staff in other regions to successfully implement a federally-funded program that brings solar and workforce training to people in Puerto Rico.
What you need to bring to this role...
- Strong leadership and inclusive decision-making abilities, coupled with flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
- Proven program development and management expertise with a proven track record of success
- Experience building and managing large, cross-departmental, and multifunctional teams
- Attention to detail and process orientation
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to inspire positive, collaborative, active, and proactive problem-solving amid diverse and ongoing challenges
- Ability to assess team capacity and developmental needs and provide guidance and support accordingly
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and evaluation
- Proven experience developing and maintaining a large budget and tracking expenses across a large team and program
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, with a strong understanding of the connection between the energy system and economic and environmental justice
- Fluency in Spanish and English, both oral and written
- Resident of Puerto Rico
It would be great if you also had...
- Knowledge of the solar and/or the renewable energy sector in Puerto Rico
- Experience managing and implementing multi-partner federal grants
- Professional or lived experience with affordable housing and environmental justice
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!
