Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Data Assistant

at Everlight Solar

🏢 About Everlight Solar

Everlight Solar stands out by offering homeowners hassle-free, affordable solar energy solutions with no upfront costs, making renewable energy accessible. Working here means contributing directly to expanding clean energy adoption while being part of a company that simplifies the transition to solar for customers. Their focus on customer experience and multi-state operations offers diverse project exposure.

About This Role

As a Project Data Assistant, you'll manage solar projects from sales proposals to closeout, serving as the key liaison between field technicians, management, government bodies, and customers. This role is impactful because you'll ensure smooth project execution across multiple states while validating customer expectations throughout the process, directly affecting client satisfaction and project success.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves coordinating with field technicians on active installations, updating project statuses in Salesforce, communicating with customers about timeline expectations, and managing subcontractor schedules across multiple states. You'll likely validate project milestones, resolve any issues between parties, and ensure documentation meets both company and government requirements while using your Mac and Apple software for daily tasks.

🎯 Who Everlight Solar Is Looking For

  • Has experience with solar project management and can work independently under pressure while managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Owns a Mac computer and is fluent with Apple ecosystem software (iOS, macOS, iWork), plus has proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce
  • Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills to coordinate subcontractors across multiple states
  • Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal abilities to serve as liaison between diverse stakeholders including customers, technicians, and government bodies

📝 Tips for Applying to Everlight Solar

1

Explicitly mention your Mac ownership and Apple ecosystem fluency in your resume or application, as this is a specific requirement

2

Highlight any solar industry experience or knowledge, even if indirect, as this is prioritized over generic project management

3

Provide concrete examples of managing multiple projects or stakeholders simultaneously, especially in a coordination role

4

Demonstrate familiarity with Salesforce in your application, as this is listed alongside Microsoft Office proficiency

5

Show how you've validated customer expectations in previous roles, as this is specifically mentioned in the job description

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with solar projects or renewable energy sectors and how it prepares you for this specific role', 'Examples of successfully managing multiple projects or stakeholders simultaneously under pressure', 'Your proficiency with Apple ecosystem software and how you use it professionally alongside Microsoft Office and Salesforce', 'Specific instances where you served as a liaison between different parties (technicians, management, customers, or government)']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Everlight Solar's specific solar solutions and their 'no upfront cost' model for homeowners
  • The company's geographic footprint and states where they operate solar projects
  • Recent news or developments about Everlight Solar in the Kansas City area or solar industry
  • How Everlight Solar positions itself in the residential solar market compared to competitors

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience managing solar projects from proposal to closeout and how you handle multiple projects simultaneously
2 How do you validate customer expectations before, during, and after project completion?
3 Walk us through your experience coordinating with subcontractors across different locations or states
4 What's your approach to serving as a liaison between field technicians, management, government bodies, and customers when priorities conflict?
5 How do you use Apple ecosystem software (iOS, macOS, iWork) professionally alongside Microsoft Office and Salesforce?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without addressing the specific requirement of owning a Mac and being fluent with Apple ecosystem software
  • Using generic project management examples without solar or renewable energy context
  • Failing to demonstrate experience with multiple stakeholder management or subcontractor coordination

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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