Program Specialist, Tribal

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. 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.

The Opportunity...
The Tribal Workforce Specialist at GRID Alternatives will play a crucial role in supporting our Tribal Department's workforce development initiatives. This position will be responsible for implementing the department's workforce development and education programs. The Workforce Specialist will work closely with the Director of Tribal Education and Workforce Development providing guidance and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Workforce Development Strategy:

• Identify opportunities to enhance career pathways and job opportunities within the renewable energy sector for tribal community members.
• Collaborate with tribal leaders and community stakeholders to understand specific workforce needs and develop tailored programs to address them.
• Work closely with the Tribal Training Contract Services Manager to coordinate the implementation of solar installation programs, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget, and trainee recruitment requirements.
• Track the demographics and job placement of tribal trainee participants through appropriate data management.
• Support the coordination of training sessions, ensuring logistical arrangements, materials, and equipment are in place.
• Serve as a resource for trainees post training in their career development conducting resume review and assisting with job searches.

Leadership Program Assistance:

• Oversee the administration of leadership programs under the TSAF, including the TSAF internships, the Tribal College and University and training scholarships and theTribal Energy Associates program.
• Assist the Curriculum Developer Specialist with the curriculum development for leadership programs and establish participant outcomes and goals.
• Deliver programming that promotes the professional and personal development of Tribal Energy Leaders.
• Support the development of the Tribal Energy Education Collaborative and assisting in the creation and implementation of the TCU support program.
• Assist with the partnership development and outreach of Tribal Colleges and Universities to assist with meeting grant making goals .

Program Administration

• Strengthen and implement the re-granting application, requirements, and evaluation plan: review all project documents to inform program tasks and activities
• Use effective communication methods to provide technical assistance to prospective applicants and continued support throughout programming
• Ensure timely solicitation of leadership programs applications and assertively follow up on program inquiries and provide technical assistance to applicants in preparing their applications
• Travel and conduct program recruitment when necessary
• Establish an internal review committee to score applications with recommendations
• Develop award and terms and agreement documents
• Process fellowship, internship, and scholarship funding
• Provide technical support to fellows, interns, and scholars to establish opportunities that build applied research skills while conducting professional and personal development support
• Provide regular and consistent follow up with each eligible applicant to ensure fellowships, internships, and scholarships are implemented and guided by project goals
• Identify national and other Native conferences and organizations that target renewable energy and environmental sustainability topics and fields
• Create award and denial notification letters to all applicants and handle general correspondence.
• Conduct regular check-in calls and meetings with program participants and program partners.

Tribal Relations

• Increase knowledge about the leadership programs by providing information through in-person, electronic, print, and webinar video conferencing, share program information on application requirements and procedures
• Create and maintain critical internal and external relationships and processes to support/ensure grantee success
• Conduct timely outreach to tribes and prospective partners on all available opportunities
• Receive and respond to inquiries and application questions in a timely manner
• Attend industry events and tribal gatherings to build relationships with funders and experts in the field
• Travel and conduct project site visits when necessary

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Work closely with the Director of Tribal Education and Workforce Development to develop evaluation plan and data collection processes
• Collaborate with all National Tribal Program staff to ensure grant goals are reached
• Compile and analyze data for use in a variety of formats including annual reports, public relations material, white papers, and presentations.
• Assist the Director of Tribal Education and Workforce Development in evaluating the outcomes and impact of the Leadership Programs to inform the overall TSAF grantmaking strategies.
• Meet with accounting and operations teams regularly to monitor grant budgets and processes are updated in organizational database

What you need to bring to this role...

• Experience working directly with culturally diverse groups of people, Native American experience required
• 3-5 years' experience performing program administration as the project lead
• Research/evaluation experience; writing reports and grant applications/proposals
• Familiarity with goals of fundraising within national not-for-profit organizations
• Experience working in areas of renewable energy, environmental sciences/sustainability studies and fields
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree

It would be great if you also had...

• 5+ years' experience performing program administration as the project lead, particularly in the area of environmental sustainability field
• Excellent research/evaluation experience; writing reports and grant applications/proposals
• Strong knowledge of fundraising strategies from within national not-for-profit organizations
• Experience working directly with fellowships, internships, and scholarship programs

Where you will sit and the places you may go...
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 ($19-$36 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!

Pay Range: $40,866 - $75,894 per year