Who We Look For

Groundswell builds community power. Learn more about our hiring philosophy and recruiting process.

Core Values

Service. It’s a privilege and not a chore.

Respect. Everyone matters. We work with exceptional people who do exceptional things.

Transformative. We are smart, adaptable, learn from our mistakes, and are willing to be the first to try new things.

Integrity. We uphold the values of Groundswell in every action and decision.

Excellence. We believe in what we are doing, thus we value hard work and persistence to offer our best.

Support Each Other. We are committed to building an encouraging, caring, and supportive environment.

Get Stuff Done. We work with a sense of urgency. We take pride in our work and bring our A-game to all our interactions.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan: employer match vested on day one

  • Monthly phone and internet stipends

  • Paid holidays and a Christmas break

  • Healthcare spending accounts

  • Short Term disability Insurance

  • Long term disability insurance

  • Paid time off (vacations, sick, personal leave)

  • Development Days

  • Vol Life, AD&D

Open Positions

  • Southeast Region Community Engagement Associate

    This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile and detail-oriented problem-solver looking to develop a career in energy efficiency and community engagement. Groundswell’s Market Development and Energy Deployment team leads the delivery of the organization’s solar, resilience, energy efficiency, and housing rehabilitation programs and projects in multiple states. Reporting to the Director of SOUL, the Southeast Region Community Engagement Associate will primarily be responsible for managing project operations and implementing community engagement initiatives supporting economic development benefits in energy and residential energy efficiency in the Southeast region.

  • Southeast Finance Manager

    This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to deepen a career at the intersection of energy and finance.

    The SE Finance Manager will play a key role in managing Groundswell’s finances, including overseeing the invoicing, reporting, and other financial requirements for federal awards. This position will support the Director of Organizational Finance in ensuring compliance with financial reporting, time tracking, invoicing, and the proper allocation and dissemination of GGRF grant funds.

  • Partnerships and Contracts Manager

    This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong business acumen who is passionate about energy, relationship building, and customer service. This role will lead partnership engagement and collaboration internally and externally and ensure all contracts and other agreements signed are accurate and calibrated to advance the SE Rural Power Program (SERP) and comply with applicable rules and regulations.

  • Human Resource Associate

    This is a dynamic opportunity for an early-career professional eager to drive meaningful, community-level change at the intersection of energy and human resources. The HR Associate will work closely with Groundswell’s Organizational Excellence team members to support the organization’s internal Human Resources Department. This role will join the team during accelerated organizational growth and support Groundswell’s HR functions while maintaining a solid values-centered organizational culture.

  • Finance and Investment Manager

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and results-driven individual who is passionate about energy and financial management. This role will ensure community solar projects are financially viable and cultivate partnerships with private capital providers, including Community Development Financial institutions (CDFIs) and other investors.

  • Economic Development Manager

    This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to deepen a career at the intersection of energy and economic development. The Economic Development Manager (The Manager) will be instrumental in implementing economic development strategies related to Groundswell’s energy programs. The Manager will set and implement an economic development plan, focused on workforce development and entrepreneurship as a key element of Groundswell’s energy programs and community development initiatives. This role will support job creation, skill development, and business development in regions where Groundswell and its partners operate

  • Director of Solar Project Development

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, versatile, and detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for energy and project development. Groundswell’s Market Development and Energy Deployment team leads the delivery of the organization’s solar, resilience, energy efficiency, and housing rehabilitation programs and projects in multiple states. As a key member of this team, the Director of Solar Project Development is responsible for managing all functions pertaining to solar and resilience hub project planning, technical and financial due diligence, and contracting in accordance with Groundswell objectives and policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. As a leader in a dynamic and growing organization, the individual will implement new organizational capabilities, processes, and procedures that serve the growth and continuous improvement of all Groundswell programs.

  • Customer Support Associate

    This is an exciting, full-time position for a service-focused individual looking to develop a career in energy and customer service. The Customer Support Associate will contribute to the advancement, growth, and development of Groundswell's Customer Support Team. Leading with integrity, respect, and service, the associate is responsible for:

    • Providing excellent customer service for participants of a government-funded solar program
    • Prioritizing the customer experience through daily phone, email, and in-person interactions
    • Escalating customer service issues per established protocols, as necessary

Stay in Touch

To stay in touch with us for future opportunities, join our recruiting mailing list or contact us at [email protected].