Job Developer Manager

Description

About GRID Alternatives

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.

What it's like to work 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. 

Summary of the role:

GRID Alternatives is committed to creating pathways to family-sustaining careers in clean energy for people of all backgrounds and advancing economic opportunity in communities that have historically been excluded from wealth-building opportunities.

We are seeking a Job Development Manager to build the relationships, systems, and resources that connect participants in our SolarCorps, IBT, and NextGen workforce development programs to meaningful employment opportunities.

The Job Development Manager will develop and strengthen relationships with employers, contractors, workforce organizations, and community partners; support participants in navigating career pathways; coordinate employer engagement and workforce events; and strengthen systems that improve job placement, retention, and long-term employment outcomes.

The Job Development Manager will report to the VP of Workforce Development and collaborate closely with the National SolarCorps Director, Director of Contractor Services, Workforce Operations Director, regional teams, and other internal stakeholders.

What you will be doing (essential responsibilities):

Employer & Industry Partnerships

• Build and maintain a national network of employers, contractors, and industry partners in clean energy, solar, construction, skilled trades, and related industries.
• Develop relationships with workforce boards, chambers of commerce, industry associations, educational institutions, and community organizations to expand employment opportunities.
• Identify hiring trends, workforce needs, and emerging career pathways and share insights with workforce development and training teams.
• Promote equitable hiring practices and advocate for increased access to clean energy careers for historically excluded communities.
• Educate employers about workforce programs, subsidized employment opportunities, hiring incentives, and other resources.
• Recruit employers to participate in job fairs, hiring events, career days, networking opportunities, and other workforce activities.

Job Development & Career Support

• Provide individualized career coaching and employment support to SolarCorps fellows and other workforce program participants.
• Connect participants with employment opportunities based on their skills, experience, interests, and career goals.
• Develop and coordinate work-based learning opportunities, including mentorships, mock interviews, resume reviews, and job shadowing.
• Maintain career pathway resources and tools that help participants navigate employment opportunities in clean energy and related industries.
• Build and maintain a network of wraparound service providers and community resources that can help address barriers to employment, including transportation, childcare, housing insecurity, and other basic needs.

Workforce Events & Engagement

• Coordinate employer engagement for job fairs, hiring events, career days, SolarCorps programming, retreats, and other workforce activities.
• Manage employer communications, outreach, and event logistics in partnership with regional and national teams.
• Facilitate connections between participants and employers based on skills, qualifications, and available positions.
• Follow up with employers and participants to support placements and gather feedback on outcomes.
• Partner with the Communications team to strengthen ongoing employer outreach through newsletters, social media, and other communications.

Workforce Systems & Outcomes

• Convene a national Job Development community of practice to share effective strategies, employer relationships, and labor market insights across regions.
• Develop and maintain a centralized national employer and contractor database, including regional relationships, hiring information, and industry trends.
• Strengthen systems for tracking employer engagement, job placements, graduate outcomes, and retention.
• Use internal employment data and external labor market information to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Gather and analyze feedback from participants and employers to strengthen training, job placement, and employer engagement strategies.

Requirements

Your areas of knowledge and expertise...

• 3+ years of experience in workforce development, job development, employer engagement, job placement, or a related field, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing economic opportunity and reducing barriers to employment.
• Proven success building and managing partnerships with employers, contractors, community organizations, or workforce partners, particularly in clean energy, construction, skilled trades, or related industries.
• Experience connecting jobseekers to employment opportunities and supporting individuals through career development and job placement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, remote environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and/or other CRM or workforce development systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

It would be great if you also had...

• Knowledge of the solar, renewable energy, construction, or skilled trades sectors and their career pathways.
• Experience developing employer networks or industry partnerships.
• Experience using labor market information and employment data to inform workforce strategies.
• Familiarity with equity-centered workforce development practices and frameworks.
• Knowledge of systemic barriers affecting access to family-sustaining careers, including transportation, childcare, housing insecurity, and economic inequality.
• A degree in workforce development, community development, social justice, education, human services, or a related field.

Benefits and how we take care of you

Compensation:

The compensation range for this fulltime position is $80,000-$90,000. The base pay that will actually be offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity. 

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),12 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 

Where you will sit & the places you may go…

The ideal candidate will sit in xxxxx. This position may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as org-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.   

Important to note for California applicants:

 **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. 

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability:

 If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: RECRUITING@GRIDALTERNATIVES.ORG 

Ready to Apply?

Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.   

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. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.