Application Guide

How to Apply for Solar Project Coordinator

at Municipal Solar Partners

🏢 About Municipal Solar Partners

Municipal Solar Partners is a non-profit solar development firm that uniquely partners with municipalities to build municipally owned solar projects, ensuring that communities directly benefit from clean energy. This mission-driven approach combines technical development with public service, offering a rare opportunity to work on projects that have a tangible social and environmental impact.

About This Role

As a Solar Project Coordinator, you will be integral to the development process, conducting feasibility analyses, building financial models, and collaborating with municipal partners. This role is impactful because your work directly influences the viability and success of community-owned solar projects, helping to democratize energy and accelerate the clean energy transition.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking emails and updating project tracking sheets, then diving into a site feasibility analysis using Paces, reviewing zoning maps and hosting capacity. You might have a call with a municipal partner to gather data or discuss project progress, followed by time to build a financial model in Excel. The day ends with summarizing findings for the development team and planning next steps.

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🎯 Who Municipal Solar Partners Is Looking For

  • Passionate about renewable energy and public ownership of energy infrastructure, with a strong alignment with MSP's non-profit mission.
  • Detail-oriented and analytical, with experience or strong interest in using tools like Paces for site feasibility and financial modeling.
  • Excellent communicator, able to work directly with municipal partners and internal teams to gather data and present findings.
  • Self-motivated and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and tracking project progress in a remote work environment.

📝 Tips for Applying to Municipal Solar Partners

1

Tailor your resume to highlight any experience with solar development, renewable energy, or non-profit work, even if it's academic or volunteer.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention why you are drawn to MSP's non-profit model and how you align with their mission of community-owned solar.

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If you have any experience with Paces software or financial modeling, be sure to showcase it. If not, demonstrate your willingness to learn and your proficiency with similar tools.

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Research MSP's website and any recent projects to understand their approach and mention specific details in your application.

5

Since the role is remote, emphasize your ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote team environment.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for public ownership of energy and how that aligns with MSP's mission.", 'Your analytical skills and any relevant experience with feasibility analysis, financial modeling, or data collection.', 'Your ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, such as municipal officials, and your strong communication skills.', 'Your eagerness to grow in the renewable energy development field and how this role fits your career goals.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Visit MSP's website to learn about their current projects, mission, and team. Look for any news or blog posts about recent developments.
  • → Research the concept of municipal solar and why it's beneficial for communities. Understand the policy landscape and incentives for municipal solar projects.
  • → Look into Paces software to understand what it does and how it's used in solar development.
  • → Check if MSP has any social media presence or recent press releases to get a sense of their recent activities and achievements.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Why are you interested in working for a non-profit solar developer rather than a for-profit company?
2 Describe a time when you had to analyze data to make a recommendation. What tools did you use and what was the outcome?
3 How would you approach a situation where a municipality is hesitant about a solar project?
4 What do you know about Paces software or similar tools for site feasibility? How would you go about learning it if you're not familiar?
5 How do you stay organized and manage multiple tasks while working remotely?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with a generic cover letter that doesn't mention MSP or the non-profit aspect.
  • Overlooking the requirement for analytical skills – make sure to highlight any quantitative or data-related experience.
  • Not demonstrating knowledge of or interest in the mission – this is a non-profit, so passion for the cause is crucial.

📅 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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