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 to sustainable energy adoption while being part of a company that simplifies the solar transition for customers. Their focus on customer experience and multi-state operations provides dynamic opportunities for growth.

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 ensure seamless project execution and customer satisfaction in a fast-growing renewable energy sector. You'll also assist in managing subcontractors across multiple states, directly supporting Everlight Solar's expansion.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves validating customer expectations for ongoing solar projects, coordinating with field technicians and subcontractors across multiple states via Salesforce and Apple ecosystem tools, and updating project data to ensure timelines are met. You'll also handle communications between government bodies, management, and customers, while recruiting new subcontractors to support Everlight Solar's expanding operations.

🎯 Who Everlight Solar Is Looking For

  • Owns a Mac computer and is fluent with Apple ecosystem software (iOS, macOS, iWork), plus proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce
  • Has direct experience with solar project management, including coordinating between technicians, customers, and regulatory bodies
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously under pressure
  • Possesses strong communication and interpersonal abilities to recruit subcontractors and manage stakeholder relationships

📝 Tips for Applying to Everlight Solar

1

Highlight specific experience with solar projects in your resume, detailing phases from sales proposals to closeout

2

Explicitly mention your Mac ownership and proficiency with Apple ecosystem software, as this is a stated requirement

3

Describe your experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office in the context of managing project data or customer interactions

4

Provide examples of managing multiple subcontractors or liaising between technical teams and customers

5

Tailor your application to show how you've worked independently under pressure in previous solar or renewable energy roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience with solar project management and familiarity with industry-specific processes', "How you've successfully served as a liaison between technical teams, customers, and management in past roles", 'Your ability to manage multiple projects and subcontractors simultaneously, emphasizing organizational skills', "Why you're passionate about Everlight Solar's mission of hassle-free, affordable solar solutions"]

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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 presence in Jacksonville, FL, and other states where they operate
  • Recent news or projects related to Everlight Solar's expansion or industry partnerships
  • Solar energy regulations and incentives in Florida and other states they serve

💬 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, including specific challenges you faced
2 How do you prioritize and manage multiple projects under pressure, especially when coordinating across states?
3 Walk us through your process for validating customer expectations before, during, and after project completion
4 What strategies have you used to recruit or manage subcontractors in the solar industry?
5 How do you leverage Salesforce and Apple ecosystem tools to streamline project data management?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without mentioning Mac ownership or Apple software proficiency, as this is a hard requirement
  • Using generic project management examples instead of solar-specific experience
  • Failing to demonstrate how you've worked independently under pressure in past roles

📅 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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