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Location: CA South
DayawayComment: Not certain employer is looking for (or will pay for) an undergrad degree, but seems worth looking into.
About the job
Program Coordinator
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…
Focused on one program to start, with the opportunity to expand to more clean mobility programs. Health benefits will be provided.
Program-specific support tasks:
Provide excellent case management and customer support through program phone line and email to all interested applicants including application backlog, incentive processing, and cross-referrals to other electric vehicle incentive programs.
Track and process all client details and incentive awards, with an emphasis on income-qualifying individuals; administrative-type duties will be a major focus for this role.
Support monthly reporting and invoicing on program metrics and enrollment.
Support a full-time program phone line during regular business hours.
Track and report program activities in CRM platforms as needed
Find and attend various outreach and engagement events throughout San Diego County for program promotion including activities such as presenting, tabling, and networking.
Collaborate closely with GRID colleagues at Access Clean California and other clean mobility programs to become a subject matter expert for customer referrals and to share best practices and learning across programs.
Lead proactive client outreach through email and mailed communications to inform past, current and future GRID solar and BESS clients, participants from other clean mobility programs, and income-qualified San Diego residents at large.
Foster and maintain partnerships with CBOs, nonprofit partners, and local businesses to assist in spreading awareness and increasing enrollment.
Participate, develop, or lead in-person client outreach events as needed to meet program enrollment goals.
Other tasks and projects, as needed.
Actively participate in the organization’s equity, inclusion, and diversity work
Work closely with the Clean Mobility Manager to integrate, develop, and apply for new initiatives and opportunities in the clean mobility space for income-qualified individuals
Assist in story-telling efforts such as blogs, social media, and newsletters to collect client testimonials and share program impacts
Work closely with Solar Outreach team on other tasks as needed to deliver clean mobility programming and/or solar to income-qualifying families
What You Need To Bring To This Role…
Experience living/working in economically disadvantaged communities and with diverse populations or at least ability to relate to and respect diverse populations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (ability to meet with partner organizations, speak to groups about GRID Alternatives’ work, educate potential clients about our services, and generally be a positive GRID Alternatives representative in the community)
Good organization skills and attention to detail in reviewing documents
Excellent time management skills with ability to balance quality and quantity across multiple work activities
Team player and comfortable working independently
Proficient with computers and ability to quickly learn new programs
Available for weekend and evening work, as needed to meet community outreach needs
Travel throughout the San Diego region will be required. GRID Alternatives provides travel reimbursement.
It would be great if you also had…
Professional working proficiency in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Arabic; proficiency in other languages is also preferred but not required
Outreach experience, particularly in the communities mentioned above (Similar or equivalent experience will be considered)
Knowledge of/history working in San Diego
Experience or knowledge of the basics of electric vehicles, charging, e-mobility, solar energy, energy efficiency or background in renewable energy is helpful but not required
Clean mobility experience or knowledge of transportation equity programs is helpful but not required
Experience working with customer relationship management (crm) platform or grant management software (gms) platform, such as Salesforce, helpful but not required
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.
Where you will sit & the places you may go…
This position may require 10%-25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects. Availability to work nights and weekends may 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, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($23- $26 per hour), plus the benefits listed 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?
Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.
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.
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