Developer Manager

GRID Alternatives

. Build and maintain a national network of employers, contractors, and industry partners in clean energy, solar, construction, skilled trades, and related industries .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce development and employer engagement, with a strong focus on building partnerships in clean energy and related sectors. Proficient in utilizing labor market information to inform strategies and promote equitable access to career opportunities.

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Workforce DevelopmentEmployer EngagementCareer CoachingProject ManagementLabor Market Analysis

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Hard Skills

Job PlacementPartnership DevelopmentCareer Pathway DevelopmentEquity-Centered PracticesData Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceSalesforceCRM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Clean EnergySolarConstructionSkilled TradesWorkforce BoardsCommunity Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 access to clean energy careers for historically excluded communities
Educate employers about workforce programs, subsidized employment opportunities, hiring incentives, and other resources
Recruit employers for job fairs, hiring events, career days, networking opportunities, and other workforce activities
Provide individualized career coaching and employment support to SolarCorps fellows and other workforce participants
Connect participants with employment opportunities based on 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
Build and maintain a network of wraparound service providers and community resources
Coordinate employer engagement, communications, outreach, and logistics for workforce events
Facilitate connections between participants and employers
Follow up with employers and participants to support placements and gather outcome feedback
Partner with Communications on employer outreach through newsletters, social media, and other communications
Convene a national Job Development community of practice
Develop and maintain a centralized national employer and contractor database
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 improvement opportunities
Gather and analyze participant and employer feedback
Report to the VP of Workforce Development and collaborate with national, regional, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in workforce development, job development, employer engagement, job placement, or a related field
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
Ability to work effectively across diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Strong organizational and project management skills
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
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 is preferred
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required when using a personal vehicle for work travel
California applicants hired into the role must pass screening for specified illegal drugs in California

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible remote work environment
GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use