Corestaff Services is looking for DC RESIDENTS to take part in a 5-month paid green externship working with local contractors and other organizations. This program is for Washington DC residents who has an interest in Sustainability that are new to the workforce, between jobs, or looking for a career change with local contractors, businesses, municipal agencies, and other organizations in the green economy.
Through job skills development, on-the-job training and certifications, direct work experience with mentors, and job placement assistance, this program helps externs discover new careers in sustainability.
APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN WASHINGTON, DC to be considered - Proof will be required.
Open Position:
Outreach Intern
The Outreach Intern will support GRID’s client acquisition and customer service processes. This role is ideal for someone passionate about people, detail-oriented, and interested in renewable energy, equity, and community impact. The intern will interact directly with clients, manage application pipelines, and help ensure timely and accurate data tracking in Salesforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage directly with prospective and current clients by phone, email, and in-person to explain program benefits and collect necessary documentation.
- Assist with client intake and application review for solar programs.
- Update and manage client records in Salesforce, ensuring information is accurate and complete for tracking and reporting.
- Conduct follow-ups with potential clients to ensure forms and eligibility documentation are submitted on time.
- Maintain project pipeline tracking dashboards and communicate with internal teams to flag missing information or action items.
- Help identify areas for improvement in outreach workflow and recommend enhancements for client experience.
- Support planning and logistics for community outreach events and open houses.
- Collaborate with outreach and project management teams to move clients from inquiry to installation.