Job Description
Solar Construction PAID Internship (CO) Denver, CO 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. Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua, Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 400 and growing!
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 participate 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. Why this is a big deal... The Solar Construction Intern will support GRID Alternatives Colorado in executing its solar installation projects. Over the course of 12 weeks, the intern will learn about solar technology, the solar industry in the US and in Colorado, and solar installation techniques. This will be accomplished through a combination of on-site and warehouse/office responsibilities. The Solar Construction Intern will be working with and supervised by Shravan Joshi (Residential Solar Installation Supervisor) and Mario Braxton (Residential Program Manager).
The Opportunity... - Assist Construction staff at installations of solar electric systems
- Assist Construction staff in staging, loading, and unloading equipment at construction warehouse
- Assist as needed with solar workshops and volunteer events
- As needed, print, scan, photocopy, and file documents
- Adhere to all organization safety rules and regulations
What you need to bring to this role ...
- Availability for a full 12-week commitment
- A passion for doing great work
- A desire to learn
- Interest in and enthusiasm for renewable energy, community development, green jobs and/or helping families and communities in need
- Every GRID intern must participate in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives
*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.
Where you will sit & the places you may go... This position may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects in the Denver, CO region. Availability to work nights and weekends may be required.
GRID Alternatives provides vehicles for work travel, 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. Additionally, all applicants who will be using a personal or GRID vehicle for work-related travel will need a valid driver's license and a good driving record (or be in the process of obtaining a license) to be considered. Applicants who will not be using a personal or GRID vehicle for work-related travel will not be subject to this requirement.
Let's Talk Money... This is a PAID INTERNSHIP position. Hourly pay will be
$19.50 per hour for an estimated 480 hours over the full 12-week period. Ready to Apply? 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!#grid #gridalternatives #outreach #SB535 #greenjobs #renewableenergy #sustainableenergy #construction #solar #pv #womeninconstruction #wrise #spi #solarpower Pay Range: $19.50 per hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Night shift, Weekend work,