Community Impact Fellow
Do you have a passion for clean energy? Are you looking for a career with a growing organization where you can make a difference and have fun doing it? If so, keep reading!
About us
Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to creating a clean, equitable, resilient energy system that benefits everyone. We help people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights. Our organization is growing, and we are looking for a Community Impact Fellow to join our team for a 9 to 12-month fellowship!
About the Fellowship
We are seeking a Community Impact Fellow to support our efforts with community engagement, educational offerings, and policy and advocacy work. The fellow will:
- Manage regular communications with volunteer lists about relevant volunteer opportunities
- Support volunteers with training, resources, materials and logistical coordination
- Support advocacy campaigns within our National Solar Activist Network
- Assist with hosting and organizing in-person and virtual educational events
- Solicit and craft success stories that highlight volunteers, solar homeowners, and/or solar powered businesses
- Help expand our national volunteer programming
The selected applicant must have strong written and verbal skills with a strong preference for Spanish fluency. Previous policy and grassroots organizing experience are a plus. Applicants must be comfortable working with Microsoft office and Google docs, be able to multitask, and be organized and detail oriented in their work. They should also be comfortable self-managing their efforts working on short and long-term projects. Selected applicants must have their own computer to work on throughout the fellowship.
This is a 15 to 20 hour (flexible) per week fellowship intended for a minimum of 9 and up to 12 months. Fellows may obtain college credit for this program or may opt for a living wage equivalent stipend ($1,500 per month). Work hours can be flexible. All SUN fellowships are remote. Fellows are also welcome to join us at our offices in Washington, D.C. (near Dupont Circle). This opportunity is open to people of all educational backgrounds and work experience levels who are U.S. or Puerto Rico residents. For candidates without a high school diploma, some previous related work experience is preferred.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a statement of interest, and your response to the below writing prompt to fellows@solarunitedneighbors.org and include “Community Impact Fellow” in the subject line.
Writing Prompt
Imagine that a policy is coming down the pipeline that will put an end to Net Energy Metering (NEM) in your state. You decide to host an educational event that is designed to teach people about Net Metering and inspire them to take action to protect it. You have $300 total to spend on the event in whatever way you see fit.
Please craft an email invitation that you will send out to let people know about the upcoming event. This email should include an event description, the event details, a place where folks can register, and any other information attendees should know.
*This email should be at least 100 words and should not exceed 250 words.
Solar United Neighbors 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. SUN is 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 qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.