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Description
We are a national clean-tech energy education provider dedicated to training incumbent workers, veterans and career-changers. Our group of bright, hard-working, passionate individuals are committed to providing articulate, concise, easy to understand curricula, courses and online programs to help candidates advance in our sustainable and environmentally conscious society.
We offer courses in solar installation, building science, home and commercial energy auditing, and sustainable design. Our product development team is also in the process of branching out across other forms of renewable energy sources and clean-technologies. It is definitely an innovative, fast-paced and exciting place to be!
Position Overview:
CleanEdison is seeking smart and driven interns who are passionate about the sustainability industry and creating strategic partnerships and new business opportunities. As a rapidly expanding company, there is plenty of room for growth. We are looking for an intern to assist in obtaining new business in national markets. The intern will gain exposure to an amazing, high-growth start-up company that is helping our country create new jobs for a better planet.
The Operations Intern will be responsible for myriad operational improvement projects in areas ranging from Marketing, Operations, Sales, and possibly Finance. Quantitative analyses using large datasets will be routine. Client relationship management and creative problem solving skills are required as the majority of business is conducted across the US on the phone. Extensive interactions with accreditation bodies on technical topics will be the norm.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Source and manage relationships with various outside parties (instructors, venues, clients, etc.)
- Financial Analysis of proposed ideas
- Project Management for new product development
- Process Mapping
- Data analysis to find cost savings, possibly including negotiating rates and securing contracts for venues, services and other operational resources
Qualifications:
Required Skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to "ramp up" quickly
- Ability to work autonomously
- Problem-solving skills a must
- Intermediate Excel (VLookups, Pivot Tables)
- Professional phone etiquette
Preferred Skills
- Project Management
- Ability to negotiate
- Experience with contracts
- Proficiency in CRM platforms (ex: Salesforce)
To Apply:
- Please utilize the email address provided below to submit submit a brief cover letter and resume to Kim Shepard.
- Your cover letter should highlight why you would be a great fit for the position.
- Please also include any exposure you have working with higher learning institutions, building performance or renewable energy industry leaders.