Community Impact Specialist- Solar for All

Our energy system is on the brink of a major transformation, and we're looking for someone to help us ensure this new system puts rooftop solar energy at the cornerstone!

The Community Impact Specialist provides integral support for our programs by planning virtual and in-person events, managing volunteer coordination, and supporting community engagement initiatives.

SUN is deeply invested in expanding equitable access to solar and we are engaged in implementing low-income rooftop solar programs across the USA. We will be expanding our existing work in support of the Environmental Protection Agency's Solar for All (SFA) program, including in Florida where we are a named subrecipient with responsibilities to procure and deploy solar installations for all program participants over the five-year grant performance period. The Community Impact Specialist position is a full-time position that will directly support community engagement efforts within our SFA programs. This position reports to the Community Impact Director.

This is a five-year grant funded position with the possibility for extension beyond the grant period.

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit that started more than 15 years ago with a simple question. "Mom, can we go solar?" Since then, we've helped tens of thousands of people benefit from solar energy. We are dedicated to creating a clean, equitable, resilient energy system that benefits everyone - by helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.

SUN welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with a non-traditional education. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Working with SUN's distributed community outreach team and state-based field staff to identify, coordinate, and implement volunteer opportunities and outreach events to support the growth of our local programs and networks, expand the capacity of state-based field staff, and deepen relationships with local solar supporters.
• Coordinating all state-based virtual and in person community outreach activities, events, and opportunities, including social events, volunteer opportunities (including tabling, flyering, canvassing, digital outreach, and more), advocacy events, solar open houses, etc.
• Supporting national events such as movie screenings, webinars, days of action, and volunteer training.
• Soliciting and crafting web-based success stories highlighting volunteers and solar homeowners in each state, and identifying opportunities to feature these solar stories and show appreciation for our volunteers.
• Working closely with state teams to actively support the coordination and implementation of local programming, driving progress toward each state program's engagement goals.
• Managing regular communications with state volunteer lists about upcoming opportunities as well as coordination and follow-up with individual volunteers about specific opportunities. Creation of event RSVP pages and other collateral needed for events, including printing and mailing resources to field staff, volunteers, and partners as needed.
• Ensuring up-to-date tracking of all volunteer activities and event attendance in Salesforce.
• Collaborating with the Energy Equity team to help scale and expand low-to-moderate income projects across the region.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination, event planning, managing volunteers, working on campaigns, community or environmental organizing, canvassing, and/or direct outreach
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to work remotely, with some regional travel
• Passion for expanding access to rooftop solar
• Detail-oriented and interested in optimizing processes
• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with or ability to learn Asana, Slack, project management software, and online database platforms such as Salesforce and WordPress

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish fluency
• Resident of Florida
• Experience working with individuals of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, faiths, abilities, and income levels
• Familiarity with the solar industry
• Self-motivated, creative, and innovative
• Ability to thrive in an environment where you can work independently but in conjunction with cross-functional teams
• Ability to be flexible and comfortable with ambiguity