Program Operations Intern – Summer 2027

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and oversight of energy efficiency initiatives.

• Facilitate and support program-related activities, events, tasks, and deliverables.

• Perform research and analyze data related to the market, customers, competitors, and energy-efficient equipment.

• Assess market potential, opportunities for program growth, and networks involving distributors, contractors, and trade allies.

• Work collaboratively with Sales, Account Management, Engineering, Marketing, IT, Customer Care, and various cross-functional teams.

• Formulate strategies for outreach, sales, customer targeting, decarbonization, equity and affordability, lead generation, and value propositions.

• Create and maintain reports, schedules, meeting notes, client presentations, technical specifications, calculations, and other relevant documentation.

• Summarize research findings and deliver actionable recommendations.

• Offer administrative and communication support, which includes coordinating meetings.

• Assist with opportunities in clean energy programs, process enhancements, service provider engagement, contractor onboarding, and QA/QC standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 30 completed college-level credit hours is required by the start date, ideally in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Energy Management, or a related discipline.

• Must successfully pass any required background checks, which may include drug testing.

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is mandatory.

• Strong skills in organization, time management, task prioritization, and attention to detail.

• Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, and collaborative communication abilities.

• Capability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Experience in program coordination, documentation, research, data gathering, market analysis, or sales planning projects.

• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, or VBA is advantageous.

• Interest in energy efficiency, market research, and sales strategy.

• Knowledge of HVAC, water heating, space heating, kitchen equipment, or lighting technologies is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for remote work.

• Practical professional experience.

• Exposure to significant projects and client interactions.

• Development of foundational skills in project management, communication, and teamwork.

• Currently, no relocation or housing assistance is available.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs are provided.