Job Description:

Valley Solar is one of the New England's largest independent solar energy contractors, located in beautiful Western Massachusetts.We are looking for a talented Assistant Solar Project Manager to join our operations team. Solar experience is not required, but demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn is. Experience using Salesforce CRM is a plus.Valley Solar is a full-service contractor from lead generation, to sales, site assessment, system design and engineering, permiting, installation, commissioning, and support. We do residential and commercial projects and do more Energy Storage System projects than most other contractors. Accurate permitting and project management is fundamental to our success.RESPONSIBILITIES· Bring a positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented attitude to work· Keep accurate records within Salesforce CRM and Microsoft· Must have exceptional customer focus and orientation· Create standard operating procedures and stay organized· Maintain relationships with municipal offices and inspectors· Review permits and plansets for accuracy and completeness· Conceptualize and pursue improvements to our process, e.g. exploring new software solutions, appreciating, but never settling for the way things are done.QUALIFICATIONS· Passionate about solar energy· Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with a team· Proficient or aptitude to become proficient in Salesforce CRM· Able to prioritize tasks and hold yourself accountable for delivering results on schedule· Able to understand and communicate the value of solar and storage technologies· Experience with customer serviceCompensation range: $48,000 - $58,000year DOEBENEFITS· Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, Approx. 40 hrswk. on average· Health & Dental Insurance through Health New England· Simple IRA (1-yr vesting period for company match)· Earned time off: 10 days Y1, accruing 1 additional day each year· Paid holidays: 7 annually· Compensation review to be conducted after first 6 months, then each 12 months thereafterThis is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated self-starter and are looking for a challenging opportunity in a growing company, we encourage you to apply.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYSolar now accounts for over 50% of new energy generation added to the grid. With the 8-year extension of the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credits enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, solar is poised for a decade of unprecedented Massachusetts, it is estimated an additional 35,000 solar energy sector employees will be required to hit the state's net-zero carbon emission goals by 2050. This will require a 400% increase in yearly solar interconnections vs 2022 and an estimated $50B in new economic activity.Valley Solar, one of the largest independently owned solar contractors in the state, has won the Daily Hampshire Gazettes Reader's Choice award for "Best Solar Installer" in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2018, and a has 4.9 Google rating. Valley Solar is focused on constant improvement of business operations and believes in hiring superior talent and promoting from within.This is an opportunity with incredible career upside.Valley Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws