Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. They are seeking a full-time SolarCorps Commercial Project Development Fellow to support their Commercial Project Development team, where the fellow will gain experience in solar design and project proposals.
Responsibilities
• Perform preliminary solar design in HelioScope
• Procure and analyze energy usage data for the site
• Model energy bill savings in Energy Toolbase using solar production data and energy usage data
• Assist in processing solar incentive paperwork and managing application processes
• Develop solar-related educational materials for affordable housing owners
• Help organize and maintain project information in Salesforce
• Scheduling and preparing for site visits, inspections, and service calls
Skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
• Experience with paperwork and forms, data entry, spreadsheets, or similar data organization
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in a career in solar or renewable energy
• Ability to work remotely
• Passion for environmental justice, sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place
• To be eligible for AmeriCorps, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States
• Experience with remote work or learning remotely
• Experience with basic statistical analysis and reporting
• Experience with Excel
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance
• Accrued 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
• Childcare Assistance if Eligible
• Fellows who complete 1700 hours with GRID and complete their contracted term of service will be eligible for a $3,000 cash end of term award
• Members who complete 1700 hours of service with GRID and complete their contracted term of service will be eligible for the Segal Americorps Education Award of $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship
• GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use
Company Overview
• To make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://gridalternatives.org/.