AMERICORPS SOLARCORPS Outreach Fellow

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps SolarCorps 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 SolarCorps 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 the Outreach team with Operations and Client enrollment activities in order to provide no-cost solar systems to the communities GRID serves.

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

• Support the Outreach Operationss department with the aspects of the lead management process including prescreening, marketing, campaign management and coordination, lead and project distribution, and outreach in target communities
• Assist and shadow Outreach Coordinators in the application intake process and support the team with application data entry in Salesforce
• Work with the outreach team and Outreach Co-Managers to keep systems, tools, and processes up-to-date and identify ways to increase efficiency and standardization in the NV region and GRID-wide
• Help promote community awareness of GRID Alternatives’ services and mission by researching, attending, and speaking to potential clients at community events
• Support the Outreach team to follow up with installed clients to help them better understand their solar billing with the utility and how to maximize their savings from solar.

What you need to bring to this role

• Must be 18 years or older
• 11-month commitment and complete 1700 hours of service
• To be eligible for AmeriCorps, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States.
• 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
• 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.

It would be great if you also had

• Clean, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish

Let's Talk Money...

• $37,400 stipend for 11 months (Mon, Sept 16, 2024 - Friday August 15, 2025)
• Segal Americorps Education Award of $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship
• Professional development opportunities and funds (based on approval of supervisor)

How we take care of you...

• 10 personal days off and 13 holidays observed by GRID
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Childcare if eligible

What will be your schedule...

• Fellows average 40 hours per week (total AmeriCorps requirement is 1700 hours).
• Mid-Year Career Readiness Retreat in Oakland, CA
• Monthly Virtual Calls and Collaboration with other Fellows

Where you will sit & the places you may go... GRID Alternatives North Valley, Sacramento, CA. This position may require some travel throughout the region.

Why do a Fellowship at GRID Alternatives... GRID Alternatives is a diverse and inclusive national non-profit organization that provides renewable energy, workforce training, and solar policy advocacy.

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of GRID. Our culture supports learning, growth, and well-being of all of our team members.

Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 9 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, and the Mid-Atlantic Region.

GRID also works in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal and has a dedicated staff of 380 and growing! 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 we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet all qualifications.