Communications Specialist

~ Sol Systems is a solar energy finance and investment firm ~

The company has facilitated financing for 171MW and over $600 million of solar projects on behalf of Fortune 100 corporations, insurance companies, utilities, banks, family offices, and individuals. Sol Systems has $300 million in assets under management as of September 2014.

Sol Systems provides secure, sustainable investment opportunities to investor clients, and sophisticated project financing solutions to developers. The company's tailored financial services range from tax structured investments and project acquisition, to debt financing and SREC portfolio management.

Inc. Magazine named Sol Systems on its annual Inc. 500 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies for a second consecutive year, ranking it No. 6 in the nation's top solar companies in 2014.

For more information, please visit our website.  

Why Build Your Career with Sol Systems? 

• Work that Matters. Every kilowatt of clean energy that our solar projects produce replaces a kilowatt from fossil fuels. The world's health is our health.

• Big Ideas - Real Results. Your ideas can grow here. Creative thinking and problem solving is not just welcome, it has been critical to our financial success.

• A Thinking Environment. If you take pride in mastering your craft and keeping ahead of your industry, you'll be right at home at Sol Systems. Our thought leaders constantly share what they've researched, heard on the street, or developed. Peer exchange is built into our workflow.

• Authentic People. Kindness and consideration are engrained in our culture. You can also expect to find a good amount of humor around the office.

• Shoulder to Shoulder. That's how we work, and that's how we maintain the highest levels of true collaboration and open communication. Don't tell anybody, but it's also a competitive advantage. 

Position Overview 

The ideal Communications Specialist will have 2 or more years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field. This multi-faceted role will be a mixture of marketing & communications, events support, and office management.

Our office is located in Dupont Circle close to both Metro and Capital Bike Share stations. This position is full-time with a required 5 days a week in the office. Our business hours are typically 9am to 6pm, but employees may work more hours if necessary.  

Responsibilities  

Marketing & Communications Support 

• Write and post content to the Sol Systems blog and social media channels
• Manage the company website and assist with general maintenance 
• Assist with the creation of brochures and collateral that support the Sol Systems project finance team
• Support the execution of company e-mail newsletters and press releases, as well as maintain our e-mail marketing contact lists
• Work collaboratively with internal IT team to make changes to our company website
• Track and vet award applications
• Ensure standardization of employee e-mail signatures as well as other activities related to brand management
• Track and analyze marketing metrics for the Sol Systems Project Finance Journal and Sol Systems social media channels and website
• Coordinate with outside graphic designer to order new business cards for Sol Systems team members
• Order all brochures and collateral from printer and pick-up as brochures reserve runs low
• Choose and order annual holiday cards and client gifts
• Organize professional headshots for new members of the team, as well as team photos (2-4 times/year) 

Event Planning & Coordination

• Vet, track, and analyze conferences where Sol team members will speak
• Devise overall events strategy for the Sol Systems team
• Utilize our CRM tool to create or update contact records following all company events and conferences
• Set-up meetings between the CEO & CFO between key stakeholders at industry conferences
• Book executive travel to various speaking engagements
• Vet venues for Sol Systems cocktail receptions and parties
• Organize quarterly team outings, weekly lunches, annual holiday party, and monthly happy hours
• Other duties as assigned 

Office Management 

• Coordinate bi-weekly office supply order
• Supervise and coordinate intern duties to maintain our office environment
• Assist the COO in purchasing items to improve our office space (frame pictures, awards, order plants, etc.) 

Qualifications  

Required Skills: 

The ideal candidate is hard working, extremely organized, detail and process-oriented, personable, and has the ability to multi-task in order to accomplish assignments in a timely manner. A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: 

• Team-oriented
• A sense of humor 
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a marketing, communications, or environmental studies
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or related area
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting. A great, proactive, can-do attitude and lots of enthusiasm
• Understanding of Google Analytics and web-based content management systems
• Experience maintaining and/or updating websites and blogs and in e-mail marketing platforms such as MailChimp
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and face to-face interactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Video editing, graphic design, and HTML skills a plus
• Ability to learn quickly while maintaining a keen eye for details and staying organized
• Extremely detail and process-oriented
• A demonstrated interest in marketing, energy, renewable energy, project finance, and entrepreneurship 

Compensation: Compensation will depend on experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance benefits, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, generous vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in a unique, entrepreneurial environment. 

To Apply 

• Please use the email address below to submit a resume, cover letter, short writing sample and three references.
• Applicants that are missing items from this list will not be considered as seriously as applicants that submit all items.
• Deadline: Sol Systems is looking to hire for this position immediately. We will review applicants on a rolling basis.