The Opportunity
The Tribal Workforce Specialist at GRID Alternatives will play a crucial role in supporting our Tribal Department's workforce development initiatives. This position will be responsible for implementing the department’s workforce development and education programs. The Workforce Specialist will work closely with the Director of Tribal Education and Workforce Development providing guidance and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Job duties include, but are not limited to :
Workforce Development Strategy :
- Identify opportunities to enhance career pathways and job opportunities within the renewable energy sector for tribal community members.
- Collaborate with tribal leaders and community stakeholders to understand specific workforce needs and develop tailored programs to address them.
- Work closely with the Tribal Training Contract Services Manager to coordinate the implementation of solar installation programs, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget, and trainee recruitment requirements.
- Track the demographics and job placement of tribal trainee participants through appropriate data management.
- Support the coordination of training sessions, ensuring logistical arrangements, materials, and equipment are in place.
- Serve as a resource for trainees post training in their career development conducting resume review and assisting with job searches.
Leadership Program Assistance :
Oversee the administration of leadership programs under the TSAF, including the TSAF internships, the Tribal College and University and training scholarships and theTribal Energy Associates program.Assist the Curriculum Developer Specialist with the curriculum development for leadership programs and establish participant outcomes and goals.Deliver programming that promotes the professional and personal development of Tribal Energy Leaders.Support the development of the Tribal Energy Education Collaborative and assisting in the creation and implementation of the TCU support program.Assist with the partnership development and outreach of Tribal Colleges and Universities to assist with meeting grant making goals .Program Administration
Strengthen and implement the re-granting application, requirements, and evaluation plan : review all project documents to inform program tasks and activitiesUse effective communication methods to provide technical assistance to prospective applicants and continued support throughout programmingEnsure timely solicitation of leadership programs applications and assertively follow up on program inquiries and provide technical assistance to applicants in preparing their applicationsTravel and conduct program recruitment when necessaryEstablish an internal review committee to score applications with recommendationsDevelop award and terms and agreement documentsProcess fellowship, internship, and scholarship fundingProvide technical support to fellows, interns, and scholars to establish opportunities that build applied research skills while conducting professional and personal development supportProvide regular and consistent follow up with each eligible applicant to ensure fellowships, internships, and scholarships are implemented and guided by project goalsIdentify national and other Native conferences and organizations that target renewable energy and environmental sustainability topics and fieldsCreate award and denial notification letters to all applicants and handle general correspondence.Conduct regular check-in calls and meetings with program participants and program partners.Tribal Relations
Increase knowledge about the leadership programs by providing information through in-person, electronic, print, and webinar video conferencing, share program information on application requirements and proceduresCreate and maintain critical internal and external relationships and processes to support / ensure grantee successConduct timely outreach to tribes and prospective partners on all available opportunitiesReceive and respond to inquiries and application questions in a timely mannerAttend industry events and tribal gatherings to build relationships with funders and experts in the fieldTravel and conduct project site visits when necessaryMonitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Work closely with the Director of Tribal Education and Workforce Development to develop evaluation plan and data collection processesCollaborate with all National Tribal Program staff to ensure grant goals are reachedCompile and analyze data for use in a variety of formats including annual reports, public relations material, white papers, and presentations.Assist the Director of Tribal Education and Workforce Development in evaluating the outcomes and impact of the Leadership Programs to inform the overall TSAF grantmaking strategies.Meet with accounting and operations teams regularly to monitor grant budgets and processes are updated in organizational databaseWhat you need to bring to this role...
Experience working directly with culturally diverse groups of people, Native American experience required3-5 years’ experience performing program administration as the project leadResearch / evaluation experience; writing reports and grant applications / proposalsFamiliarity with goals of fundraising within national not-for-profit organizationsExperience working in areas of renewable energy, environmental sciences / sustainability studies and fieldsRequires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degreeIt would be great if you also had...
5 years’ experience performing program administration as the project lead, particularly in the area of environmental sustainability fieldExcellent research / evaluation experience; writing reports and grant applications / proposalsStrong knowledge of fundraising strategies from within national not-for-profit organizationsExperience working directly with fellowships, internships, and scholarship programsWhere you will sit and the places you may go…
This position may rarely require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company-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.
Let's Talk Money!
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($19-$36 per hour) , plus the benefits below.
How we take care of you...
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
Salary : $19 - $36
