SolarCorps Workforce Technical Training Fellow

Summary Of The Role

We are seeking a full-time SolarCorps Workforce Technical Training Fellow to engage with the workforce team to support GRID’s workforce development initiatives. Members are trained and supervised by GRID's workforce development team to provide employability skills and job opportunities in solar to the community. Members will support GRID’s solar job training programs through recruitment efforts, facilitating technical and employment readiness workshops, and providing placement support.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist in teaching solar and clean energy workshops and labs
• Attend local events to promote community awareness of GRID’s training programs
• Aid in recruiting and selecting trainees, and follow up if needed
• Assist in trainee installation days
• Support in the creation and documentation of required documents (ex. DAC-SASH projects, IREC Accreditation)
• Participate in solar installations

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise

• Standard Fellowship Requirements: Must be 18 years or older, 11-month commitment, excellent communication skills, comfortable being part of a team, ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs., able to work outdoors, on rooftops, and in extreme temperatures, strong organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills, interest and enthusiasm for renewable energy, community development, and helping families and communities in need, availability for an in-person Mid-Year weeklong Career Readiness Retreat in California
• AmeriCorps Fellowship Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States. Strong computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite are also beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

• Standard Fellowship Compensation: Full-time position with a stipend pay of $40,800 over 11 months (Approx $21.40/hr). Fellows who complete 1700 hours with GRID and complete their contracted term of service will be eligible for a $3,000 cash end of term award.
• AmeriCorps Fellowship Compensation: Full-time, non-exempt position with a stipend pay of $40,800 over 11 months (Approx $21.40/hr). Members who complete 1700 hours with GRID and complete their contracted term of service will be eligible for a $10,000 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of fellowship.

Where You Will Sit & the Places You May Go

The ideal candidate will sit in Riverside, 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

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