SolarCorps Construction Design Fellow

What is the SolarCorps Fellowship Program

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

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.

Why do a Fellowship at GRID Alternatives...

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.

Tribal Energy Alternatives is an office of GRID Alternatives that works directly with Tribal Nations to install solar to meet their energy sovereignty goals. Join Tribal Energy Alternatives mission to support Tribal Nations in their pursuit of energy sovereignty through solar energy solutions hands-on training and community empowerment ensuring sustainable development and long-term environmental health.

Summary of the role:

We are seeking a full-time SolarCorps Construction Design Fellow to engage with the Tribal Energy Alternatives construction team in residential solar PV Design. Fellows will serve directly on Tribal Energy Alternatives installation projects helping complete all aspects of installation including system design permitting installation of solar panel systems approval and utility interconnection. The fellow will split their training between solar PV design and hands-on solar installation to gain a broad range of skills and experience to qualify for a range of different solar construction careers. The fellow will be traveling during installations (20-40% of time) and working remotely during the design portion of the fellowship (80-60%).

• Support solar PV installation and site visits
• Perform site assessments shade analysis production modeling etc.
• Support in producing design plan sets and permit packs submit permit applications
• Assist staff with installation package preparation
• Support the interconnection and engineering approval processes
• Help organize and maintain project information in Salesforce
• Support in material procurement preparation

What you need to bring to this role

• Strong organizational multi-tasking and decision-making skills
• Experience with paperwork and forms data entry spreadsheets or similar data organization
• Comfortable with algebra trigonometry and computer work
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in a career in solar or renewable energy
• Lived experience as a tribally enrolled person or experience working directly with tribal communities tribal councils or tribal consortia
• Ability to travel for periods of at least 2 weeks (required) and optionally up to 6 weeks at a time (20-40%)
• Ability to work remotely independently while not traveling
• Able to work outdoors on rooftops and in extreme temperatures.
• Passion for environmental justice sustainability affordable housing the environment or just generally grounded in making the world a better place.

It would be great if you also had...

• Clean valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Experience with remote work or learning remotely
• Knowledge of the unique challenges confronting tribal communities as well as regional/geographic considerations

Benefits and how we take care of you

Standard Fellowship Compensation:

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Hourly pay of $21.40 per hour plus the benefits listed above. Fellows who complete 1700 hours with GRID and complete their contracted term of service will be eligible for a $3000 cash end of term award

Standard Fellowship 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

Where you will sit & the places you may go

The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely and travel for at minimum 2 weeks at a time. This position may require up to 40% out-of-town travel to construction sites as well as regional offices and special projects such as org-wide celebrations team building exercises etc. GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use if the candidate has a valid drivers license.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability:

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to:

Ready to Apply

Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.

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. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organizations equity inclusion and diversity (EID) work.