Tribal Construction Administrative Coordinator (Tribal HQ, 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 380 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...
Since 2010, GRID Alternatives has worked with tribal communities across the United States to support their renewable energy goals and visions for a sustainable future through tribal-focused programs. The Tribal Program supports tribes in asserting control over their energy resources and focuses on making project implementation feasible by leveraging state and federal programs, philanthropic dollars, and partnerships with other tribes across Indian County while working in alignment to identify, develop, finance and implement solar power projects that meet community needs, including education, hands-on training, and energy cost reductions for tribal members.
- 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.
The Opportunity…
The Tribal Construction Administrative Coordinator position is located in Denver, CO and reports to the Deputy Director of the National Tribal Program. This position is remote and manages the administrative and daily operations of the Tribal Construction Program and supports additional activities for the National Tribal Program for the implementation of energy access work across Indian Country.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and coordinate staff travel for projects, fundraising, presentations, etc. which includes reserving flights, car rentals, and hotels/rental properties, site-specific policy, travel form
- Manage calendaring system to coordinate with the Tribal Department’s production and program schedules and related travel and meetings.
- Assist with posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and sending offer letters for approval.
- Coordinate the full process for hiring staff at the direction of the supervisors and managers, which includes communicating with People and Culture Department (Human Resources), managing process in Paycor, coordinating & communicating with potential candidates and scheduling interviews.
- Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, including introduction to tribal processes and remain Tribal point of contact for onboarding process
- Assist with payroll processing by collecting and verifying timekeeping information for stipend employees.
- Submit weekly employee per diem, mileage, and stipend payroll to Accounting for payment.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee questions about payroll (i.e. per diem, mileage, etc).
- Ensure compliance with company policies (i.e. make sure employees are acknowledging and signing any policy updates).
- Administer EID initiatives and projects aimed at improving employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Set up multi-participant video conferencing calls and take meeting notes for project-specific meetings, and other GRID-related meetings.
- Support the Tribal Department’s Executive Directors, Directors and managers responsibilities, including but limited to assisting with communications, reports, people management, and special projects.
- Support the Tribal Construction Team with required documentation, logistics, scheduling, organization, and data entry.
- Provide office management support related to building issues, IT support, work vehicles, purchasing office supplies; onboarding new staff, and greeting visitors
- Use software systems such as Salesforce, Inspire, Concur, haystack, Paycom and Paycom Manager, Adobe, G-suite, etc. in order to help track, sign, manage projects, information and documents.
- Provide policy and development support to the Tribal Department in research, develop databases, track and respond to inquiries.
What You Need To Bring To This Role…
- Passion for GRID Alternatives’ mission particularly with respect to the communities we serve (low-income families, job trainees, and volunteers) and passion for serving Native American tribal communities
- Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to a rapidly growing organization
- Desire and ability to work with a dynamic team of diverse individuals
- Strong interest in sustainable international development practices
- Ability to conduct work in a friendly and professional manner
- Ability to relate to and respect diverse populations
- Knowledge of, or desire to learn about, grid-tied and battery-based photovoltaic systems
- Committed to poverty alleviation and rural infrastructure development through renewable energy
- Committed to women’s empowerment and building local social networks
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Self-starter who takes initiative
- Ability to organize and motivate core volunteers to work with the program
- Excellent organizational skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Proficient with computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, Salesforce, Google Docs)
It would be great if you also had…
- Minimum two years of administrative or fundraising experience, preferably in non-profit or equivalent experience in sales, marketing, or communications work
- Prior experience working with non-profit organizations
- Previous experience living and/or working in developing countries and with rural communities preferred .
- Experience handling logistics for projects and fundraising events
Where you will sit & the places you may go...
Based in Denver, CO, the Tribal Construction Administrative Coordinator will support Tribal Program staff on all aspects of the solar PV installation and projects. GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use, but applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Availability to work nights and weekends may 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 (
$22-$24), 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
Ready to Apply?
Submit a resume describing your interest. 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! 
