Updated: October 3rd, 2018

Job Opportunities with Solect Energy
Positions: VP of Business Development; Director of Business Development - Chicagoland Area

Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for these jobs. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest addressing relevant experience and qualifications, along with a resume to Human Resources at hr@solect.com

Vice President position:

The Vice President of Business Development requires a driven, self-starter with a passion for the Solar Industry, and a desire to help take a fast-growing Solar Development firm to regional prominence. The position will be located in the greater “Chicagoland” area in what is considered to be one of the fastest growing solar markets in the country. The VP of Business Development will be responsible for meeting the company’s annual development quota, and maintaining a robust “funnel” of active opportunities that facilitates meeting the company’s sales objectives. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team and participate in the solar (PV) industry.

Key Responsibilities

Desired Skills & Experience

Director position:

The Director, Business Development Manager (BDM) requires a driven, self-starter with a desire to join a fast-growing Solar Development firm and help them achieve regional prominence. The position is located in the greater “Chicagoland” area in what is considered to be one of the fastest growing solar markets in the country. The BDM’s primary role is to grow sales for the company through maintaining a robust “funnel” of active opportunities, efficiently managing the sales process, building referral relationships and networking within the prospect marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet quarterly and fiscal year sales goals.
• Maintain a robust “funnel” of active opportunities that facilitates meeting individual goals.
• Build credibility with “C-level” decision makers at potential customers as their trusted solar consultant. Differentiate Solect from the competition.
• Network proactively, develop a robust business referral and channel partner network that multiplies the sales effort.
• Engage with the local Solect team throughout the sale cycle for design, proposal and contract support, and build your “solar acumen”.
• Maintain necessary reporting metrics in Salesforce.com.
• Responsible for post-installation follow-up to ensure satisfaction of customers.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong local network in the C&I “Chicagoland” market with the ability to access “C-level” key financial decision makers
• Financial Acumen: comprehensive understanding of deal based financial concepts and how they apply to financial decision makers
• Previous success selling large capital projects
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently
• Prefer a background in the Solar and/or Electrical Power Industry
• Energetic, positive, enthusiastic, self-directing and a team player
• Strong presentation skills, with strong communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work a variety of hours
• Collaborative style with internal and external customers
• Passion for green energy
• Computer savvy; prefer knowledge of SalesForce. Google and Microsoft applications
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Job Opportunities with Rethink Electric
Positions: Various - Wood Dale, IL

Rethink Electric is a fast growing electrical contractor that installs solar.  We have expanded our staff greatly this year and we are continuing to look for new talent.  Please check out our jobs board on Indeed.  If you do not see a position that fits your skillset please email us your resume so that we can assess if we have a role that may suit you.  As we continue to expand new positions will open up so check back to the Indeed link to see what is available. info@rethinkelectric.com

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 the Illinois Power Agency
Position: Program Managers for New Solar Programs - Chicago

The Illinois Power Agency is seeking two Program Managers to staff solar energy incentive programs that the Agency is launching to support the development of new solar generation across Illinois. This includes the Adjustable Block Program for the development of photovoltaic distributed generation and community solar, and the Illinois Solar for All Program to support solar for low-income households and communities. Please see the attached job description for more information on the duties of the position and the qualifications required. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Anthony Star, Director, Illinois Power Agency

160 North LaSalle Street, Suite C-504, Chicago, Illinois 60601

IPA.Contactus@Illinois.gov

No phone calls please.

Click here to learn more and apply.

Applications without a cover letter describing the applicant’s relevant experience and why he or she would be a strong candidate for this position with the Agency will not be reviewed for consideration. Please indicate in the cover letter your interest in serving as Program Manager for the Adjustable Block Program, the Illinois Solar for All Program, or both.

Job Opportunity with the Natural Resources Defense Council
Position: Illinois Clean Energy Advocate - Chicago

NRDC is seeking an Illinois Clean Energy Advocate to join the Midwest Region team of the Climate & Clean Energy Program, to be based in NRDC’s Chicago office. This role requires a commitment to developing Illinois as a leadership state on climate and clean energy policy, experience working collaboratively and in a team-based setting with both internal and external partners, ability to represent NRDC in the media and other public forums with credibility and enthusiasm, interest in cultivating relationships with state and local officials, the executive branch and agencies, and a willingness to travel to Springfield, Illinois and elsewhere to advance NRDC’s policy goals with lawmakers.

Responsibilities:

• Serve in a leadership role for NRDC in Illinois to build support at the state and local level to advance and defend the organization’s climate and clean energy policy priorities;
• Strengthen, develop and nurture relationships with state and local decision makers and elected officials, and build durable partnerships with a network of allies;
• Coordinate with and represent NRDC in broad coalitions of Illinois-based environmental stakeholders;
• Provide written and oral advocacy to further NRDC’s priorities at the Illinois General Assembly, the executive branch, state agencies (such as the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency), and before regulatory forums such as the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Pollution Control Board;
• Serve as the key Illinois spokesperson in the press for NRDC’s climate and clean energy mission, including partnering with the Communications team to respond to media requests and to develop advocacy materials to amplify NRDC’s message;
• Collaborate with a multi-faceted internal team of campaign, communications, public engagement, and policy experts at NRDC to further the organization’s state and federal policy priorities;
• Work with the Climate & Clean Energy Program’s Midwest Region Director and other members of the team, as appropriate, to set strategic goals and priorities for Illinois, budgets and timelines, and effectively manage a state budget and deploy consultants and partners to meet project timelines and objectives;
• Conduct policy research and analysis to develop and support positions; 
• Be a central part of a strong and collegial team that is focused on collaboration, approaches advocacy with innovation and optimism, and is committed to using the full range of expertise within NRDC and among its partners to drive change.

Internship Opportunity with the Illinois Solar Energy Association
Position: Fall Semester Intern - Remote, Illinois-based

The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is looking for an intern for the upcoming Fall semester.

ISEA is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of solar and other forms of renewable energy through our mission of education and advocacy. It is the state resource for renewable energy related policy developments, educational classes, events, and access to local renewable energy businesses.

As the ISEA intern, your responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• Being available 10-15 hours a week - flexible hours
• Helping to coordinate the 2018 Illinois Solar Tour, a state-wide solar open house (see www.illinoissolartour.org to learn more)
• Basic marketing and coordination for upcoming events, such as legislative solar socials
• Data entry
• Marketing/PR work as needed

Job Opportunity with Ailey Solar Electric
Position: Solar Project Administrator - Chicagoland Area

Ailey Solar seeks a talented, organized, and highly motivated individual to work in our operations and sales teams as we develop solar projects throughout the Chicagoland area. Hands on training will be provided. The position will involve assisting the sales team during contact with prospective customers and then during production moving solar projects through operational milestones such as permitting, utility interconnection, scheduling and other items. The successful individual will report directly to the management team and will work closely with both operations and sales team members.

There are opportunities for advancement as the organization continues to grow. This is a great way to start your career in solar. Learn on the job and be a part of the solar renewable energy movement.

Required Qualifications:

• Familiarity with PCs
• Attention to detail/organized
• Time management
• Promptly getting back to customers
• Excellent customer service skills

The Solar Project Administrator's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the sales team with a number of tasks during the sales and consultation process with prospective customers.
  

• Manage customers throughout the process of obtaining solar on their home.

• Compile, complete and submit building permits and plan set documents.

• Obtaining the interconnection agreements and net metering agreements for each project.

• Recording the progress of each project in the internal systems.

• Verifying that all needed parts for each project have been ordered.

• Perform additional duties as needed.

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.

Click here to learn more about the positions and apply.

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