SolarCorps Construction Fellow

Summary Of The Role

We are seeking a full-time SolarCorps Construction Fellow to engage with the construction team in solar PV installation. Construction SolarCorps members will serve directly on GRID's low income solar installation projects, helping complete all aspects of installation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Participate in solar PV installation, service calls, inspections, site visits and system commissioning
• Support in material procurement preparation for staging and load equipment before and after installation projects
• Assist staff with installation package preparation
• Help organize and maintain project information in Salesforce
• Aid staff with preliminary designs
• Support solar job training program

Standard Fellowship Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• 11-month commitment
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to work outdoors, on rooftops, and in extreme temperatures
• A passion for environmental justice and clean energy
• Willingness to learn skills on the job
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

AmeriCorps Fellowship Requirements

• To be eligible for AmeriCorps, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States
• It would be great if you also had...
• Clean, valid driver’s license and clean driving record

AmeriCorps Fellowship Compensation

• Benefit and how we take care of you: Full-time position with a stipend pay of $40,800 over 11 months (Approx $21.40/hr)
• Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 10 days of personal time off and 13 holidays observed by GRID, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance, Childcare Assistance if Eligible, Resource Navigation through WorkLife Partnership
• Education Award: $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship

Standard Fellowship Compensation

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position
• Hourly pay of $21.40 per hour, plus the benefits listed below
• End of term award: $3,000

Where you will sit & the places you may go

The ideal candidate will sit in Oakland, CA. This position may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as org-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc.

Important To Note

For California Applicants: Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.

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: RECRUITING@GRIDALTERNATIVES.ORG