SolarCorps Community Outreach Fellow

Solar Corps Community Outreach Fellow

GRID Alternatives’ Solar Corps Fellowship Program is an opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic community members to join GRID Alternatives for an 11-month paid service term. In this position, you’ll gain valuable experience in the renewable energy and non-profit industries while making significant contributions to communities most impacted by environmental and economic injustice!

a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.

to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

The Solar Corps Fellowship Program is part of the Ameri Corps network of programs. There are a limited number of Ameri Corps fellowships available.

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.

We are seeking a full-time Solar Corps Community Outreach Fellow to engage with the outreach team and help implement outreach strategy to increase the number of income-qualified clients served in regional counties. Outreach Solar Corps members will educate underserved communities impacted by environmental and economic injustice about the benefits and cost-savings of renewable energy. Members are trained and supervised by GRID's regional outreach managers to support qualifying families through the solar installation process and educate families about other energy efficiency programs before going solar.

Members with this experience go on to careers in solar sales, community engagement, and other related roles.

• Lead/support a lead generation campaign to support single family enrollment and GRID's other programs
• Pre-screen leads and follow up as needed
• Assist in the client application process
• Research, attend, and speak at community events (Workshops, tabling events, fairs)
• Assist in and conduct trainings for homeowners once their systems are installed
• Provide follow up with clients post-installation
• Assist in creation of material, including social media posts, flyers, and video

Your areas of knowledge and expertise...

• To be eligible for Ameri Corps fellowships, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older
• 11-month commitment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively
• Comfortable being part of a team
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
• Strong computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Google, Calendaring
• After starting with GRID, must successfully register and maintain a Home Improvement Salesperson registration with the Contractors State License Board
• Interest and enthusiasm for renewable energy, community development, and helping families and communities in need.
• Availability for an in-person Mid-Year weeklong Career Readiness Retreat in California

• Clean, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language
• Sales or community outreach experience

• This is a full-time position with a stipend pay of $40,800 over 11 months (Approx $21.40.hr).
• Members who complete 1700 hours of service with GRID and complete their contracted term of service will be eligible for the Segal Ameri Corps Education Award of $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship

• 10 days of personal time off and 13 holidays observed by GRID, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance, Childcare Assistance if Eligible

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