Communications Internship

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.

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.

The Opportunity…

Join GRID Alternatives Inland Empire in Riverside, CA as a Marketing & Communications intern supporting our lead generation, marketing, and client acquisition efforts. This is an exciting opportunity that will give you experience in communications, community development, and the renewable energy sector while building valuable on-site work experience. You will acquire marketing skills in various aspects of marketing. Your insightful contribution will help develop, expand, and maintain our marketing channels. You will also work cross-departmentally with other GRID team members to assist with client acquisition and help to spread the word about GRID’s programs using various methods to achieve successful results, as you receive mentoring and exposure to all aspects of the GRID Alternatives mission.

Responsibilities:

Support the marketing and communications team with various administrative tasks
Develop creative content for marketing campaigns for advertising and online.
Develop stories and content for blog articles, including conducting client and volunteer interviews, editing and preparing stories for monthly e-newsletter
Write media releases, assemble media kits, and develop collateral material
Coordinate marketing events, including project plans, creative input, and promotion
Communicate with GRID supporters through phone calls regarding event sponsorship opportunities
Develop social media strategies to increase GRID’s online presence across all channels
Work with the marketing communications team to develop digital media content for social media and blog
Professionally represent GRID Alternatives at tabling and community events
Other assigned tasks as needed

What You Need To Bring To This Role...

Passion for solar/sustainability, underserved communities, job training, and/or the environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop a plus
Reliable, organized, takes initiative, willing to learn, pitches in, flexible
Excellent team player and independent worker

It would be great if you also had...

Event planning, marketing and communications, outreach, and graphic design
Flexible to work evenings and weekends when needed
Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
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 10%-25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects. Availability to work nights and weekends may 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 internship position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($18.46 per hour).

Ready to Apply?

Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!

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.

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