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. Their customer-centric approach and focus on simplifying the solar adoption process create a mission-driven environment. Working here means contributing directly to expanding clean energy access in residential markets.

About This Role

As a Project Data Assistant at Everlight Solar, you'll manage multiple solar projects from sales proposals through closeout, serving as the critical liaison between technicians, management, government bodies, and customers. This role directly impacts customer satisfaction and project efficiency by validating expectations throughout the entire project lifecycle. You'll also assist with managing and recruiting subcontractors across multiple states, making this a pivotal operational position.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves coordinating with field technicians on active installations while simultaneously validating upcoming project details with customers. You'll update Salesforce with project milestones, communicate with government agencies about permits, and troubleshoot issues with subcontractors across different states. The role balances customer communication, data management, and operational coordination across multiple time-sensitive projects.

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🎯 Who Everlight Solar Is Looking For

  • A Mac-fluent professional comfortable with Apple ecosystem software (iOS, macOS, iWork) who can seamlessly integrate with Everlight's tech stack
  • Someone with proven experience managing solar projects independently under pressure, demonstrating both technical knowledge and resilience
  • An organized communicator who excels at coordinating between diverse stakeholders (field teams, customers, government agencies, subcontractors)
  • A Salesforce and Microsoft Office proficient individual who can leverage these tools for project tracking and data management in a fast-paced environment

📝 Tips for Applying to Everlight Solar

1

Explicitly mention your Mac ownership and Apple software fluency in your resume - this is a hard requirement, not a preference

2

Quantify your solar project experience: specify how many projects you've managed simultaneously and your role in customer validation processes

3

Highlight any experience with subcontractor management or recruitment, especially across state lines or in the renewable energy sector

4

Demonstrate your Salesforce proficiency with specific examples of how you've used it for project tracking or customer relationship management

5

Showcase your ability to work independently under pressure by describing a time you managed competing solar project deadlines successfully

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience with solar project lifecycle management from proposal to closeout', 'Specific examples of serving as liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders', 'How your Mac/Apple ecosystem fluency enables efficient work in their tech environment', 'Your approach to validating customer expectations throughout complex, multi-phase projects']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Everlight Solar's specific 'no upfront cost' business model and how it differs from competitors
  • → Solar regulations and incentive programs in Utah and surrounding states where they operate
  • → Their customer satisfaction approach and any available testimonials about the installation experience
  • → Recent news about Everlight's expansion or projects in the Salt Lake City area

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would validate customer expectations at different stages of a solar installation project
2 Describe your experience managing subcontractors across multiple states and how you ensure quality control remotely
3 How do you use Salesforce to track project milestones and communicate updates to various stakeholders?
4 Tell me about a time you had to coordinate between field technicians, customers, and government bodies simultaneously
5 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple solar projects with competing deadlines?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without addressing the Mac requirement or Apple software proficiency
  • Using generic project management examples instead of solar-specific experience
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the liaison role between technical and non-technical parties
  • Presenting as needing close supervision when the role requires independent work under pressure

📅 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

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