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Updated: January 23, 2019

Job Opportunity with Ailey Solar Electric
Position: Solar Energy Consultant - Chicagoland Area

Join Ailey Solar and be a part of a long established and growing Chicago based solar installation company. Ailey Solar is known for high quality installations and is looking for like minded people to be part of the solar sales team. Learn while on the job. Then share what you know and educate customers about their energy consumption and how they can offset it with a cleaner, sustainable source of energy. Work with highly motivated individuals that are committed to creating a brighter future, with the newest technology solar has to offer.

Key Responsibilities

Directly work with customers to assess their energy needs
Consult customers on the best solar options available
Efficiently process customer requests in a timely manner
Other unique projects as needed
Complete Ailey Solar’s training sales and solar training program

Qualifications

Outstanding communication and customer service skills
Ability to engage and build relationships with a diverse range of potential customers
Eager to learn and become an expert in solar energy and the future of clean energy
Desire to promote the highest level of sales ethics and integrity

Benefits

This position offers competitive commission-based pay leading to salary and commission incentive compensation
This is a unionized position and is protected by a collective bargaining agreement democratically agreed to via Local 1117 of the U.E. (United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America union).
Subsidized company health insurance

To apply, email resume to info@aileysolar.com and please enter your contact information here

Three Internship Opportunities with StraightUp Solar
Positions: Solar Support Specialist Intern, Permitting Specialist Intern, Onsite Solar Technician Intern

Solar Support Specialist Intern

The goal of this position is to educate customers and help them find the right "solar solution" for their home. This requires a unique combination of technical and communication skills, passion, and excitement for customer's choosing to put solar PV on their home. Respond to solar inquiries, educate potential clients about solar, gather energy usage and other site information, and manage customer data.

20-40 hours per week for 160 hours.

Permitting Specialist Intern

The goal of this position is to assist in the duties of utlity interconnection applications and permits. You'll thrive in this position if you're a good communicator and have proven systems for keeping track of deliverables and staying organized.

20-40 hours per week for 160 hours.

Onsite Solar Technician Intern

This hands-on internship helps complete PV projects through system layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, and voltage testing. Applicants will benefit by having previous experience in construction and knowledge of safety best practices.

20-40 hours per week for 160 hours.

To learn more and apply to any of the above positions, click here.

Job Opportunities with Sunrun
Position: Sales, Installation - Chicagoland Area

Sunrun is seeking motivated and highly qualified individuals to join our team in a variety of positions, including Field Sales Consultant, Lead Installer, Electrical Foreman, and Retail Solar Advisor.

Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar company in the United States. Sunrun believes there is a better, less expensive, cleaner way for families to power their homes. With Sunrun’s residential rooftop solar, storage and energy services, homeowners are saving money while dramatically reducing the amount of air pollution and carbon dioxide (CO2) they release into the atmosphere. After 10 years, Sunrun is still a steadfast believer in the power of the sun, and we aren’t alone. Continued, growing demand for our products and services proves that more and more Americans want better energy options. Our mission is simple – create a planet run by the sun.

The history of our company is a biography of great talent. We hire, build, and grow great teams, and Sunrun’s talent distinguishes us from all other companies. We look for passionate, solution oriented individuals who have the courage to help customers change the way they power their lives.

Click here to learn more about the positions and apply.