Director, Strategic Initiatives

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, promote, and secure initial funding for a dynamic portfolio of new strategic initiatives aligned with GRID’s strategic plan.

• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations that share our mission.

• Create and sustain strategic partnerships with businesses that align with our mission.

• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance program development and explore funding opportunities.

• Work together with the policy team to identify opportunities for advancing policies and supporting advocacy efforts.

• Participate in thought leadership initiatives both internally and externally alongside the communications team.

• Oversee and sometimes manage project-specific contractors.

• Undertake occasional ad-hoc projects within the Strategic Development & Initiatives team and the Policy & Programs Department.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in deploying clean energy technologies within underserved communities.

• Proven skills and a successful history in securing substantial governmental and/or philanthropic funding.

• Professional expertise and experience with markets and technologies pertinent to GRID’s strategic initiatives.

• Established knowledge of and relationships with key stakeholders and organizations in the equitable clean energy deployment sector.

• Professional knowledge and experience with governmental policies and publicly funded programs for the deployment of clean energy technologies in underserved communities.

• Exceptional persuasive and explanatory communication skills across various formats, including concept notes, presentations, emails, in-person discussions, and funding proposals.

• Willingness to be available for occasional nights and weekends.

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record if using a personal vehicle for work-related travel.

• California hires are required to pass a screening for specified illegal drugs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance.

• 5 weeks of paid time off (PTO).

• 13 paid holidays.

• Commuter Checks.

• 403b Retirement Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Up to 25% travel to regional offices and special projects.

• GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or reimburse travel expenses for personal vehicle use.