Electrification Building Decarbonization Program Advisor

Description

About GRID Alternatives

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 to work 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. 

Summary of the role:

The Program Advisor’s (PA) role is to serve as the central communication between the Southern California Electrification Building Decarbonization (EBD) program team and EBD program Participants. This role focuses on sharing information clearly with Participants, coordinating actions between the Construction Program Manager (CMP) and Participants, and providing ongoing support to participants throughout every stage of the EBD projects to ensure understanding and effective community education. In addition, this role is to establish trust within the community and its members.

The PA is a trusted, empathetic, and culturally sensitive local advocate who builds strong community ties, communicates responsively, and forges genuine connections to support and empower participants throughout the program. The success of a decarbonization program hinges on effective coordination, clear communication, and alignment across diverse program participants of a public purpose program who require more support. To streamline these processes, a PA is appointed to act as the primary liaison for all program-related matters with the program participant.

The Southern California Equitable Building Decarbonization (SoCal EBD) program is a groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind direct install initiative developed and led by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and Los Angeles County (LAC). Designed to advance equitable climate action, SoCal EBD focuses on reducing building carbon emissions while increasing access to clean energy solutions for underserved communities. With its community-centered approach and innovative delivery model, the program sets a new standard for public-purpose energy initiatives in the region.

What you will be doing (essential responsibilities):

• Serve as the central liaison for all communications related to the CEC EBD decarbonization program, acting as participants’ point of contact.
• Coordinate with CEC EBD cross-functional teams to support seamless information flow and collaboration (where applicable).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of program objectives, scope, timelines, and targets.
• Engage directly with community program partners to respond to any requests.
• Support collaborator engagement by providing regular updates, facilitating discussions, and ensuring all parties are informed and aligned.
• Assist in preparation of program documentation, including progress reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions, as needed.
• Provide insight into communities and their members through QA/QC processes.
• Engage directly with program participants, demonstrating an understanding of community dynamics and social climate.

Requirements

Your areas of knowledge and expertise...

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading community outreach/engagement projects.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the fields of customer service, call centers, case management, community organization, environmental studies or science, urban planning, community development, public administration or policy, communications, social work, energy management, sustainability, utilities, energy efficiency and/or a related field.
• Passion for GRID’s vision for an equitable clean energy transition that benefits everyone.
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

It would be great if you also had...

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or science, urban planning, community development, public administration or policy, communications, social work, energy management, sustainability, utilities, energy efficiency preferred.
• Experience with tools such as Sightline, CRM platforms, and project management software to facilitate efficient coordination and reporting.
• Demonstrated background in project management, including planning, implementation, and closeout of multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Familiarity with management software to support workflow optimization and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency (specifically Spanish speaking)

Benefits and how we take care of you

Compensation:

The compensation range for this fulltime position is $80,000-$90,000 The base pay that will actually be offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity. 

Benefits:

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 

Where you will sit & the places you may go…

The ideal candidate will sit in the Los Angeles office. 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. 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.   

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 

Ready to Apply?

Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.   

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. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.