Energy Partnerships & Growth Associate

Uplight; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplight is seeking a Business Development Associate to drive partner execution and turn growth opportunities into real deals with major energy brands. You’ll collaborate with Legal, Ops, Product, and Sales to draft agreements and move initiatives forward.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment that values pragmatic execution, cross-functional teamwork, and a bias for action to accelerate clean energy adoption.

Qualifications

• Ability to map big ideas into 10 concrete operational requirements.
• Strong writing and negotiation skills for contracts.
• Hands-on, execution-focused mindset across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contracting with external partners, including real commercial agreements.
• Evaluate incoming partner interest and identify real opportunities with technical and commercial details.
• Translate business ideas into action across Implementation, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Product.

Skills

Operational planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Clear communication

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Job description

Uplight is seeking a Business Development Associate to drive partner execution and turn growth opportunities into real deals with major energy brands. You’ll collaborate with Legal, Ops, Product, and Sales to draft agreements and move initiatives forward.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment that values pragmatic execution, cross-functional teamwork, and a bias for action to accelerate clean energy adoption.