Preferred Qualifications:
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3+ years experience in commercial solar construction or operations in a management or strategic role
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2+ years experience in project management of commercial-scale solar projects
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Experience managing vendors and negotiating contracts
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Excellent and professional communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation skills
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Excellent leadership skills, ability to build a positive work environment within a team and in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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Experience with MS Project or other project/construction management platforms
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Experience with Salesforce.com CRM database systems
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Self starter – extremely motivated, ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
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Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to a high-growth organization
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Passion for environmental justice and working with low-income communities, sustainability, affordable housing, and the environment
(Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.)
Office Location/travel:
This position can be located in any of GRID Alternative’s regional locations. Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 9 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; GRID also has staff on the ground in Nicaragua, Mexico and Nepal.
NOTE: This position requires occasional out-of-town travel such as organization-wide yearly staff summit regularly held in California. Availability to work nights and weekends may be required. GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use, but applicant must hold a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Compensation:
This is a full-time position, compensation commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye care insurance, 5 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), up to 12 paid holidays (2019), Commuter Checks, 403B retirement plan, Employee Assistance program, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD<D, and yearly Professional Development funds to further education up to $600.
To Apply:
Submit both a resume and a cover letter describing your interest at www.gridalternatives.org/work-at-grid. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.
