Community Outreach Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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:

Reporting to the Director of Outreach, The Outreach Manager works with other Managers to design and implement GRID’s community outreach strategies while providing management and direction to the Outreach team in order to serve low-income clients in the Southern California Region. The Outreach Manager is responsible for meeting Outreach-related program goals while keeping in mind and supporting achievement of other GRID goals, including volunteer recruitment, job training, and partnerships. The Outreach Manager oversees a team that manages project pipeline development and coordination with property owners, managers, funders, and tenants for both multifamily and single-family projects. In providing strategic direction for the team, the Outreach Manager also serves as a point of contact for major donors, nonprofit contacts, and clients as needed in the client outreach, engagement, and management processes.

This is an On-Site role sitting in Los Angeles, CA :

What you will be doing (essential responsibilities):

• Lead and oversee outreach to income-qualified homeowners and affordable housing residents who have the opportunity benefit from no-cost solar power and/or other GRID programs
• Manage a team of Outreach Coordinators, setting team and individual goals, providing supervision, coaching and training to create the conditions for team success
• Develop and implement an effective and efficient outreach strategy that attracts new clients to GRID’s programs and meets monthly enrollment goals
• Lead efforts - alongside the Regional Director and outreach staff - to create and maintain relationships with local government agencies, community-based organizations, affordable housing developers and other stakeholders who can assist in promoting GRID’s program and/or provide additional funding for our projects
• Work collaboratively with Regional Director and the Construction, Development, Workforce and Volunteer teams to meet monthly and yearly solar installation goals
• Monitor, measure, and manage all Outreach department activities and progress towards goals in GRID’s Client Database (Salesforce.com)
• Help guide GRID IE operations and vision as part of the regional management team
• Work closely with GRID’s National Outreach team, as well as Outreach staff in other regional offices, to share and learn best practices, and to promote a client and community-centered culture throughout the organization.
• Advance the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity work and understand that this can only be achieved within a framework of social, economic, and environmental justice.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise...

• Community and/or political organizing experience AND/OR sales experience, preferably in a leadership or management role
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (ability to represent GRID Alternatives with partner organizations, speak to large groups, educate potential clients about our services, etc.)
• Strong desire to work with/in diverse communities
• Ability to lead, follow, and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Available for occasional weekend and evening work as required
• Demonstrated commitment to GRID Alternatives’ mission and the communities we serve 
• Flexible and willing to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to a rapidly growing organization
• Proficient with MS Office and GSuite (Google Docs, Calendar, etc.), able to quickly learn applications. Salesforce experience a big plus. 

It would be great if you also had...

• 3+ years management experience
• Experience living and/or working in economically disadvantaged communities and with diverse populations
• While it is not required that applicants have a background in renewable energy, experience or knowledge of the basics of solar energy is helpful

Benefits and how we take care of you

Compensation:

The compensation range for this fulltime position is $85-$95K. 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 Southern California 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. 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.