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Description
Sol Systems is a solar energy finance firm primarily involved in the purchase, aggregation, and sale of solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest. Sol Systems was founded with the intention of facilitating the development of the solar energy market. The company is based in Washington DC, and currently has less than 10 employees.
Our Approach: We are a group of passionate and capable individuals dedicated to making a lasting and positive change to our energy infrastructure and resources. We are involved in a challenging environment and a competitive market with a high level of intensity.
Position Overview:
A successful Solar Analyst will be critical to the success of a dynamic company in a nascent industry. The Solar Analyst will assist with registration processes, administrative duties, and discrete research projects. The Analyst will be expected to respond to customer queries, research industry news and write relevant blogs, and provide clearly defined deliverables.
The position will require attention to detail, excellent record keeping, and efficient allocation of time and resources. Through this position, the Solar Analyst will gain familiarity with solar legislation, solar finance mechanisms, industry news, and industry language, as well as new product development in a fast paced, start-up environment. The position will provide a fantastic launching pad for a career in renewable energy.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate level student or a recent graduate that is: resourceful, detail oriented, and are passionate about the development of renewable energy. A successful Solar Analyst will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Intermediate to advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent research and persuasive writing skills
- The ability to understand a complex and evolving market
- A demonstrable interest in energy, renewable energy, energy finance, project finance, entrepreneurship, renewable energy legislation and regulations
- Enthusiasm and a great attitude
Location: Preference will be given to applicants that can work out of our centrally located DC office 2 days a week.
Compensation: The internship will last for a term of at least 3 months (with the understanding that students will take time off for the holidays). Applicants will be expected to work 10 or more hours each week. Solar Analysts will be paid a stipend of $2,000, or an amount commensurate with the length of the commitment and prior experience. Successful candidates will be eligible for a full time position.
Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted immediately. We will review applicants on a first come first basis.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter (no more than 1 page each). Qualified candidates will be subsequently asked for a writing sample and 3 professional or academic references.