Application Guide

How to Apply for Summer Intern: Business Development

at Encore Renewable Energy

🏢 About Encore Renewable Energy

Encore Renewable Energy uniquely transforms undervalued real estate into community-scale renewable energy solutions, focusing on sustainable development rather than just energy production. Their mission-driven approach combines environmental impact with innovative business models, making them an ideal workplace for those passionate about tangible sustainability solutions.

About This Role

This Business Development Intern will handle inbound landowner calls, conduct GIS-based site assessments for greenfielding, and support outreach campaigns through cold-calling and CRM management. The role directly contributes to Encore's pipeline development by identifying and qualifying potential sites for renewable energy projects.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves starting with CRM updates to track ongoing landowner communications, followed by handling inbound calls to gather site information and schedule appointments. Afternoons might include GIS-based site assessments for potential projects and preparing outreach materials for targeted cold-calling campaigns.

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🎯 Who Encore Renewable Energy Is Looking For

  • Has academic background in Finance, Business, Engineering, Math, or Economics with demonstrated quantitative skills
  • Possesses practical experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for creating impactful presentations
  • Demonstrates genuine passion for renewable energy through coursework, projects, or extracurricular activities
  • Exhibits strong communication skills for both inbound/outbound calls and professional email correspondence

📝 Tips for Applying to Encore Renewable Energy

1

Highlight any GIS tool experience (even academic projects) in your resume, as this is specifically mentioned for site origination

2

Quantify your Excel skills with specific examples (e.g., 'Used pivot tables to analyze 500+ data points for class project')

3

Research Encore's specific projects and mention one in your application to show genuine interest in their community-scale approach

4

Emphasize any customer-facing or phone communication experience, as handling landowner calls is a core responsibility

5

If you have renewable energy experience, be specific about the type (solar, wind, etc.) and how it relates to Encore's real estate transformation model

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific interest in Encore's unique model of transforming undervalued real estate into renewable energy solutions", 'How your quantitative background (Finance, Engineering, etc.) prepares you for site assessment and data analysis tasks', 'Examples demonstrating your communication skills for both inbound calls and professional outreach', 'Any experience with CRM systems or project tracking, even if from academic or volunteer settings']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Specific Encore projects mentioned on their website or news articles to understand their geographic focus and project types
  • → Their 'community-scale' approach versus commercial or utility-scale renewable energy models
  • → Recent marketing campaigns or outreach efforts mentioned in their press releases or social media
  • → The specific GIS tools commonly used in renewable energy site assessment (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.)

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with GIS tools and how you would approach initial site assessments
2 How would you handle an inbound call from a landowner who is hesitant about renewable energy projects?
3 Walk us through how you would analyze a dataset in Excel to identify promising site characteristics
4 What excites you specifically about Encore's community-scale approach versus utility-scale renewable energy?
5 How would you prioritize tasks when managing inbound leads, CRM updates, and cold-calling simultaneously?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic statements about 'passion for the environment' without specific renewable energy knowledge or examples
  • Listing Microsoft Office skills without concrete examples of Excel data analysis or PowerPoint presentations
  • Focusing only on engineering/technical aspects while neglecting the business development and communication requirements

📅 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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