Colorado Solar Construction Fellow-

The Opportunity

About the Colorado Solar Construction Fellowship Program - GRID Alternatives’ Colorado Fellowship Program is an opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join GRID Alternatives for Eleven months.

This fellowship is for residents of Denver, CO. Fellows will :

• Take the lead in staging, loading, and unloading equipment, including packing and unpacking parts, boxes, and bins from trucks / vans / trailers before and after installation projects
• Take the lead with maintaining warehouse inventory and organization, tool management, safety / PPE equipment management
• Take the lead in receiving equipment and deliveries and picking up equipment and materials
• Help order and stock the warehouse and seek discounts and / or donations
• Responsible for all service and maintenance of construction vehicles
• Perform computer and administrative tasks related to job duties and to communicate with team
• Assist Construction staff at solar installations, inspections, site visits, permitting, and other aspects of the solar project process as needed
• Other assignments may include : data entry, file management, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income families

What you need to bring to this role

• Must be a current resident of Denver, CO
• Twelve-month commitment
• General construction knowledge, experience, skills; solar installation experience is a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Strong organizational skills / interest
• Interest in and enthusiasm for renewable energy, community development, green jobs and / or helping families and communities in need
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to a rapidly evolving organization
• Clean, valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Some travel outside the region required to attend trainings
• To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States
• Every Fellow must participate in the organizations equity, inclusion, and diversity work

Work schedule -

Fellows are expected to work approximately 40 hours a week. Some assignments require weekend and evening work. Where you will sit & the places you may go This position services our Denver, CO, regional office and locations.

This position may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects. Availability to work nights and weekends may be required.

GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel, and due to COVID-19 current guidelines, we may also require limited personal vehicle use.

In the latter instance, GRID will provide travel reimbursement for work-related personal vehicle use in accordance with our payroll schedule.

It is strongly preferred applicants have a valid driver’s license and good driving record, however not required to apply.

Let's Talk Money

This is a Fellowship for 12 months. The pay is $21.40 per hour.

How we take care of you ...

Medical, Dental, Vision / Eye Care insurance, PTO, professional development opportunities.