Americorps Solarcorps Outreach Fellow

**AMERICORPS SOLARCORPS Outreach Fellow (Riverside, CA)**

**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 term. In this position, you’ll gain valuable experience in the renewable energy and non-profit industries while making significant contributions to communities most impacted by environmental and economic injustice

**Partnership with AmeriCorps**
The SolarCorps Fellowship Program is part of the AmeriCorps network of programs. SolarCorps is made possible with funding support from AmeriCorps and JPB Foundation.

**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 qualifying families through the solar installation process and educate families about other energy efficiency programs before going solar. Members with this experience go on to careers in solar sales, community engagement, and other related roles.
- Help promote community awareness of GRID Alternatives’ services and mission by researching, attending and potentially speaking at community meetings and other events
- Assist and shadow Outreach Coordinators in homeowner trainings and eventually be able to conduct training for homeowners once their systems are installed
- Help create easy-to-read materials that educate homeowners on energy efficiency
- Help research potential partnerships with affordable housing developers, local government agencies, and community-based organizations in order to more effectively identify, encourage, and serve income-qualified clients
- Prepare post-installation informational packages for delivery

**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 Inland Empire, Riverside, 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

**Ready to Apply?**

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives