Solar Construction Intern PAID - North Valley Sacramento CA

About GRID Alternatives:

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to lowincome communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial highgrowth nonprofit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and lowincome solar policy advocacy.

Our vision: a transition to clean renewable energy that includes and benefits everyone.

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 wellbeing of all of our team members.

Based in Oakland California GRID has 9 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California Colorado Washington D.C. Virginia Maryland and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 350 and growing!

Solar Construction IBT Internships

Job Description

GRID Alternatives North Valley (Sacramento) is a nonprofit organization that makes renewable energy technology and training available to underserved communities. The North Valley Regional Office is offering several paid Solar Construction Internships to assist with GRID Alternatives North Valley installs. Local applicants preferred.

Solar Construction Interns will complete the Installation Basic Training (IBT) certification in areas the Training Officer finds appropriate for the intern. The position allows for the intern to qualify for GRID Alternatives Team Leader certification program. Team Leaders provide guidance and leadership to less experienced volunteers ensure a positive and safe experience and verify that all work is done to our quality standards. Additionally Team Leader certification qualifies volunteers to commence NABCEP certification hours of advanced installation experience.

GRID Alternatives internships provide professional experience in nonprofit housing and renewable energy sector while boosting your resume with community service. Solar Construction Interns work under the supervision of the Training Officers and Solar Installation Supervisors at GRID Alternatives and in close coordination with SolarCorps fellows. Interns receive mentoring and exposure to all aspects of the GRID Alternatives mission and servicelearning training model.

Internship Period: First Cohort 8/28/1810/5/18; 2nd Cohort 10/11/1811/16/18; 3rd Cohort TBD

This is a 5 week MonFri commitment.

Required Commitment: MUST attend all installations and workshops to complete internship.

Application Process: Please fill out online application and email resumes to

Activities for this internship will include but are not limited to:

1. Learn the solar installation process from the Training Officers and Construction staff

2. Attend financial workshop

3. Complete various solar workshops with Training Officer

4. Complete one servicelearning module

5. Other job duties as assigned: may include warehouse tasks office administrative work data entry file management answering homeowner and volunteer questions talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for lowincome families.

Minimum qualifications for the Internship:

Attend Standard Volunteer orientation

Demonstrate ability to work both independently and in a team

Capacity to create positive relationships with potential volunteers

Comfortable with computers

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Highly reliable and detail oriented

Preferred skills and qualifications:

Strong communication skills

Punctuality

Interest in and enthusiasm for renewable energy

Compensation

This is a paid internship totaling to $1000 upon completion. Outcomes from the internship include completion of the Installation Basics Training certification a good reference corporate and nonprofit networking opportunities work experience and the opportunity to work with fun professional staff and opportunities for professional networking and teambuilding.

**May be eligible for internship units through your department.

Travel and Work Schedule (Local Applicants Preferred)
Position may require travel throughout the north state. Scheduling will be outlined for the intern two weeks in advance; transportation may be available through partnership agreement. GRID Alternatives will provide travel reimbursement at $0.55/mile for personal vehicle use but applicant must hold a valid driver license insurance and possess a reliable vehicle. Fleet vehicles are available and their use for official GRID business is preferred.

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.

Women reentry individuals and people of color are urged to apply.