Program Coordinator (Remote)

Program Coordinator

Why you want to work here...

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.

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.

What It's Like At GRID…

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 well-being of all of our team members.

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.

About Solar Access for Nationwide Affordable Housing (SANAH), a Solar For All Program...

Funded and overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), GRID Alternatives is leading an eight-organization team of mission-driven nonprofit affordable housing providers and clean energy allies to develop and implement the Solar Access for Nationwide Affordable Housing Program (SANAH). SANAH's nine partner organizations consist of: Habitat for Humanity International, NeighborWorks America, Enterprise Community Partners, National Housing Trust, Housing Partnership Network, LISC, Rewiring America,World Resources Institute.

SANAH is designed to maximize household and community benefits and advance justice while reducing unhealthy pollution and fostering energy reliability and economic prosperity. By providing financial assistance in the form of grants and incentives and connecting larger scale projects to loans — along with technical assistance from organizations with deep experience in equitable deployment of residential-serving renewable energy — SANAH will support equitable solar deployment for over 35,000 households living in single- and multifamily affordable housing across 29 priority states and territories to increase energy reliability in the United States. You can read more about SANAH here: https://gridalternatives.org/solarforall

The Opportunity...

The Program Coordinator will work under the leadership and supervision of the core SANAH team (Program Director, Senior Program Manager and Partnerships Manager) to develop and implement the SANAH Program over its 5-year grant cycle. Main duties will include:

• Program Administration: Contribute to the daily operations of the SANAH program, ensuring adherence to program rules, organizational policies and procedures
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects and timelines concurrently and effectively
• Stakeholder Coordination and Communication: Facilitate communication and collaboration among internal teams, program partners, and stakeholders to ensure program success
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all program activities comply with relevant regulations and standards
• Process improvement: Work with various stakeholders to identify opportunities to streamline processes
• General Administrative Support: Field and respond to various program-related inquiries, support the program’s other areas of work and take on responsibilities as assigned
  
  
  

What You Need To Bring To This Role...

• Passionate about GRID’s mission, renewable energy, affordable housing, and/or environment/environmental justice work
• Experience in program administration or project management, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects while working across large internal and external teams
• Strong computer productivity skills, organizational abilities
  
  
  

Where you will sit & the places you may go…

This position may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects. Availability to work nights and weekends may be required.

GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Let's Talk Money!

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($20-$30 per hour), plus the benefits listed below.

How We Take Care Of You...

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks 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.

Ready to Apply?

Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!