SolarCorps Workforce Technical Training Fellow

What You Will Be Doing

• Aid 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
• Aid 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

• To be eligible for AmeriCorps, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Excellent communication skills and ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively
• Comfortable being part of a team
• Able 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

Compensation and Benefits

• AmeriCorps Fellowship: Stipend pay of $40,800 over 11 months (Approx $21.40/hr) + Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $10,000 upon successful completion of fellowship
• Standard Fellowship: Hourly pay of $21.40 per hour, plus the benefits listed above
• Completion of 1700 hours with GRID and completing the contracted term of service for both fellowships grants eligibility for an end of term award of $3,000

Where You Will Sit & the Places You May Go

• The ideal candidate will sit in Los Angeles, 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.
• Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely be required

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