Marketing and Operations Internship
About the Role
Energetic. Self-motivated. Hungry. Obsessed with clean energy. If these qualities sound like you, we want you!
We are seeking an entrepreneurial Marketing and Operations intern with strong communication and organizational skills and a desire to have a real impact in the clean energy industry in NYC. You will assist the COO directly in a variety of projects from marketing to grant writing to sales support to business operations—every day will look different compared to the next and will provide a broad and dynamic experience typical of a startup environment.
The ideal candidate will have superb writing abilities, the ability to work in an unstructured environment with a great deal of discipline and efficiency, excellent organizational skills, and a sense of humor! We hope this candidate will grow to become a core member of our time as our company expands dramatically in the next six months to a year.
You must be available to work 20-40 hours per week with a preference for 40 hours. This is a work-from-home eligible position although the candidate may choose to come into our offices in Williamsburg, Brooklyn part- or full-time. This role will start at an hourly rate of $17 with future opportunities for advancement.
We ask that you please submit a very brief explanation of your interest when you apply.
Please highlight:
1) Your interest in the clean energy industry
2) The skills you will bring to the role and
3) How you hope to benefit from the internship.
Requirements
- Holds (or working toward) a 4-year degree; strong preference for candidates who have graduated
- Outstanding academic record; minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated interest in the clean energy industry and growth-stage businesses
- Relevant job or internship experience
- Strong preference for candidates who live and/or attend school in New York State
About Urban Energy
Urban Energy is a clean energy startup with a passion for innovation and our community making solar and storage viable for New York City’s large multifamily buildings. We specialize in the design and installation of urban community solar systems for commercial and multifamily rooftops.
Urban Energy is gearing up for a year of unprecedented growth, and we are looking for ambitious, passionate team members (with a positive attitude and sense of humor!) to join us in shaping our early-stage business. Urban Energy is a MWBE devoted to our inclusive and fun workplace. BIPOC, women and non-binary individuals are encouraged to apply.