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Program Coordinator, Clean Cars for All (Hybrid)
$73k-96k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Services
2 Weeks Ago
GRID Alternatives is Hiring a Program Coordinator, Clean Cars for All (Hybrid) Near Oakland, CA
Program Coordinator, Clean Cars for All
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.
Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. region, and Tribal Lands within the U.S. Additionally, GRID has international operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 400 and growing!
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. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
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.
**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.
Why this is a big deal...
GRID Alternatives Bay Area seeks a Program Coordinator to help administer electric vehicle incentive programs across the greater Bay Area as needed to expand access to clean mobility options for income-qualifying individuals, particularly the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Clean Cars for All program (CCFA). This program has been receiving national recognition and has a 5 year success record in making deep greenhouse gas reductions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in environmental justice, social entrepreneurship, and the clean energy industry to help expand programming at the cutting edge of climate and energy justice, while gaining a broad range of skills and experience in nonprofit program development and implementation. The position will report to the Program Manager and join the organization’s growing work to make clean transportation options accessible to everyone.
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.
Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. region, and Tribal Lands within the U.S. Additionally, GRID has international operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 400 and growing!
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. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
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.
**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.
Why this is a big deal...
GRID Alternatives Bay Area seeks a Program Coordinator to help administer electric vehicle incentive programs across the greater Bay Area as needed to expand access to clean mobility options for income-qualifying individuals, particularly the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Clean Cars for All program (CCFA). This program has been receiving national recognition and has a 5 year success record in making deep greenhouse gas reductions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in environmental justice, social entrepreneurship, and the clean energy industry to help expand programming at the cutting edge of climate and energy justice, while gaining a broad range of skills and experience in nonprofit program development and implementation. The position will report to the Program Manager and join the organization’s growing work to make clean transportation options accessible to everyone.
The Opportunity…
Please note that this is a full time position, focused on one program to start, with the opportunity to expand to more clean mobility programs. Health benefits will be provided.
Please note that this is a full time position, focused on one program to start, with the opportunity to expand to more clean mobility programs. Health benefits will be provided.
Program-specific support tasks:
- Lead proactive client outreach through email and mailed communications to inform past, current and future GRID solar clients, participants from other clean mobility programs, and income-qualified Bay Area residents at large
- Manage and develop referral partnerships with used car dealers, nonprofit partners, and local businesses to assist in spreading awareness and increasing enrollment
- Provide excellent case management and customer support through phone, email, and/or text communications to all interested applicants including intake response, rebate process assistance, and cross-referrals to other electric vehicle incentive programs
- Develop and lead online and - when COVID-safe - in-person client outreach events as needed to meet program enrollment goals
- Collaborate closely with GRID colleagues implementing the Peninsula Clean Energy Used EV Rebate program, Access Clean California, and other clean mobility programs in order to become a subject matter expert for customer referrals and to share best practices and learning across programs
- Track and process all client details and incentive awards, with an emphasis on income-qualifying individuals; administrative-type duties will be a major focus for this role
- Support monthly reporting and invoicing on program metrics and enrollment
- Other tasks and projects, as needed
Clean Mobility department support tasks:
- Actively participate in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity work
- Work closely with the Clean Mobility Manager to integrate, develop, and apply for new initiatives and opportunities in the clean mobility space for income-qualified individuals
- Track and report program activities in Salesforce CRM and other platforms as needed
- Assist in story-telling efforts such as blogs, social media, and newsletters to collect client testimonials and share program impacts
- Work closely with Solar Outreach team on other tasks as needed in order to deliver clean mobility programming and/or solar to income-qualifying families
What you need to bring to this role…
- Experience living/working in economically disadvantaged communities and with diverse populations or at least ability to relate to and respect diverse populations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (ability to meet with partner organizations, speak to groups about GRID Alternatives’ work, educate potential clients about our services, and generally be a positive GRID Alternatives representative in the community)
- Good organization skills and attention to detail in reviewing documents
- Excellent time management skills with ability to balance quality and quantity across multiple work activities
- Team player and comfortable working independently
- Proficient with computers and ability to quickly learn new programs
- Available for weekend and evening work, as needed to meet community outreach needs (rare)
- Occasional travel throughout the greater Bay Area region will be required. GRID Alternatives provides travel reimbursement.
It would be great if you also had...
- Professional working proficiency in Vietnamese, Mandarin or Cantonese; proficiency in other languages is also preferred but not required
- Outreach experience, particularly in the communities mentioned above (Similar or equivalent experience will be considered)
- Knowledge of/history working in the Bay Area
- Experience or knowledge of the basics of electric vehicles, charging, e-mobility, solar energy, energy efficiency or background in renewable energy is helpful but not required
- Clean mobility experience or knowledge of transportation equity programs is helpful but not required
- Experience working with customer relationship management (crm) platform or grant management software (gms) platform, such as Salesforce or Fluxx, helpful but not required
Where you will sit & the places you may go...
GRID Alternatives Bay Area’s office is in Oakland, CA, which will be the home office for the Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will need to be on-site in the Bay Area to attend events and meetings, as COVID-19 safety allows. Due to COVID-19, this position will largely be remote/work-from-home to start, and includes a $50/month internet stipend while remote.
This position may rarely require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely 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 ($22-$33 per hour), plus the benefits 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!
GRID Alternatives Bay Area’s office is in Oakland, CA, which will be the home office for the Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will need to be on-site in the Bay Area to attend events and meetings, as COVID-19 safety allows. Due to COVID-19, this position will largely be remote/work-from-home to start, and includes a $50/month internet stipend while remote.
This position may rarely require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely 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 ($22-$33 per hour), plus the benefits 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!
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
SALARY
$73k-96k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/08/2024
WEBSITE
gridalternatives.org
HEADQUARTERS
ATASCADERO, CA
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
2011
TYPE
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
CEO
FRITZ GRUNOW
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
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