April 4, 2024

BetterGrids Seeks Administration and Communications Assistant

BetterGrids Foundation is seeking a part-time independent contractor to support the foundation’s administration and efforts to increase awareness of the Grid Data Repository and engagement of the grid research community in BetterGrids volunteer activities.  All work can be performed remotely.  Duties will include:

  • Provide administrative support to BetterGrids Foundation President and Corporate Secretary, including assistance with:
    • providing clerical support in annual Board meeting preparation;
    • managing Registered Agent (validation of annual reports and filings);
    • managing State of California annual filings form 199N and 990;
    • managing renewal of D&O insurance policy;
    • Managing contractors, collection of W-2 forms and 1099 Annual Filings;
    • Providing invoicing support;
    • Maintaining Roster of Volunteers; and
    • Procurement of IT services (e.g., website support, cloud hosting).
  • Manage relationship with BetterGrids Partners and Volunteers;
  • Coordinate the publication of BetterGrids Newsletters, blogs, and posts;
  • Support fundraising for the foundation;
  • Coordinate outreach activities of BetterGrids volunteers;
  • Coordinate organization of educational webinars and conferences; and
  • Increase community’s engagement in BetterGrids.org Forum.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant administration and communication work experience
  • Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote work setting
  • Extensive experience using Microsoft Office applications, Zoom, and Constant Contact.
  • Right to work in the US

Desired Qualifications:

  • Work experience in a non-profit organization
  • Fundraising experience
  • Familiarity with the electric utility industry

 

 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to ali.vojdani@bettergrids.org.

About BetterGrids.org

The BetterGrids Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization providing support for the GRID DATA Repository in a self-funding and self-governing manner through volunteers. Our Vision is for grid researchers to have the essential test data they need to develop better grid solutions. Our Mission is to operate the Repository in a self-funding manner to support research and education in developing better solutions for grid optimization, control, resiliency, and integration of renewable and distributed resources. For more information visit BetterGrids.org