About this opportunity
GRID Alternatives lists this Temporary Foundation Development Officer II opportunity in california, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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 looking for a Part-Time Temporary Foundation Development Officer II - Southern California for a temporary, 3-month assignment (September-November 2026) to join our national Headquarters Philanthropy team and support our efforts to increase major, impact-driven funding partnerships from local Southern California area foundations and help manage a current portfolio of partners who have committed to GRID.
This is a great opportunity for a superb proposal writer, partnerships thought leader, and relationship manager looking for a leadership opportunity.
What you will be doing (essential responsibilities):
Work directly with the Director of Regional Philanthropy and Regional Foundation Manager in efforts to raise funding from locally based philanthropic foundations
Support team with reporting on existing grants, submitting funding applications, and prospect research
Requirements
Your areas of expertise are:
Passionate advocate for renewable energy, affordable housing, workforce development, and/or environmental justice work
Demonstrated exceptional persuasive writing skills, including both grant writing, oral presentations and email communication
Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail and deadlines
Excellent collaboration skills, including the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively and efficiently with a variety of internal team members
Solid computer productivity skills, including Microsoft Office and Google AppsAbility to develop a prospecting strategy to secure new funders
3-5 or more years of professional nonprofit fundraising or grantmaking experience
Comfortable working as part of a team in a hard-working, informal, high-growth organization
It would be great if you also had...
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Specific experience with renewable energy, affordable housing, and/or environment/environmental justice work
Existing relationships with local and national foundations that focus on climate change, environmental justice and/or economic opportunity, specifically in the Southern California
Experience working with or in a large, networked organization
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM
Compensation:
The compensation range for this fulltime position is $43.27 per hour for up to 20 hours per week. The base pay that will actually be offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.
Where you will sit & the places you may go…
The ideal candidate will sit in Remote/WFH- based in California.
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:
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.
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.