Community Solar Operations Intern

Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Chicago is seeking a Community Solar Operations Intern for a paid 10-12 week internship. Interns will support the Community Solar team through various tasks including customer outreach, KPI analysis, and billing management. Ideal candidates are students or recent graduates interested in solar and renewable energy, with strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work environment and compensation of $20 per hour for approximately 30-36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student or recent graduate.
• Preferred studies in Business Management, Environmental Studies, or related sectors.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with key sales and management KPI analysis.
• Handle billing management and reconciliations.
• Aid in customer outreach and retention efforts.
• Participate in weekly calls with community solar providers.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Interest in solar and renewable energy

Education

Enrolled as a student or recent graduate

Studies in Business Management or Environmental Studies

Job description

About The Internship Program
The Nautilus Solar Internship Program will offer undergraduate students a paid, 10-12-week, hands‑on experience assisting in the development, acquisition, and operation of distributed solar assets, while learning more about the solar and renewable energy industries. As a Nautilus intern you will gain experience in community solar, solar development, distributed generation and project financing. These opportunities offer a unique blend of analytical, financial and technology experience working alongside experienced industry veterans. This position will be highly interactive with customers, partners, and Nautilus personnel.

The Community Solar Operations Intern will work closely with the Community Solar team to maximize community solar subscriber operations, assist with marketing and customer service needs, and learn about the overall process of acquiring and managing subscribers on community solar projects from start to finish. This position will consist of a variety of different tasks, all of which will be necessary for the growth and development of Nautilus Community Solar. The internship will be hybrid, two days in office at our Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with key sales and management KPI analysis and data management
• Assist AR with billing management and reconciliations
• Assist with project onboarding
• Assist with customer outreach and retention efforts
• Attend policy committee calls and take notes for distribution internally
• Research and report on new market community solar programs
• Participate in weekly update calls with community solar providers
• Attend community outreach events and enroll new subscribers
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management reporting

Requirements:

• Enrolled as a student or recent graduate
• Studies in Business Management, Environmental Studies or relevant to energy or related sectors preferred but not required
• Interest in solar and renewable energy industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software proficiency
• Comfort working in a remote environment
• Interns will need to provide their own laptop
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the US

Benefits:

Compensation for this position will be $20 hourly with an expected 30-36 hours per week.