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Pennsylvania Program Associate 🔥


Solar United Neighbors is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating a clean, equitable, resilient energy system that benefits everyone, with rooftop solar at the cornerstone. SUN helps people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights. 

SUN operates robust grassroots programs in 12 states and Washington, D.C. Each state SUN program works to build an engaged network of solar advocates and supporters through solar education, events, advocacy, and local solar bulk-purchase programs (aka solar co-ops). Since 2009, SUN has facilitated more than 5,400 individual solar installations totaling over 46 MW of solar PV capacity. 

SUN has operated continuously in Pennsylvania since 2018, directly facilitating more than 82 solar installations and over 770kW of solar PV capacity across the state. SUN’s Pennsylvania program holds a leadership role in the state’s clean energy ecosystem, developing and leading strategic policy initiatives and successful coalition-driven advocacy campaigns as well as robust local programming and educational activities throughout the state. 

SUN is growing, and the work environment is fast-paced. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to dive in and contribute to the growth of a dynamic non-profit. We work hard, get things done, and have fun doing it!

About the Position

The Pennsylvania Program Associate works closely with the Pennsylvania State Director to directly carry out SUN’s goals for its Pennsylvania program.

Job duties include the following, as well as additional responsibilities that may arise over the course of the year and in coordination with the Pennsylvania State Director:

  • Plan and implement solar co-ops, including cultivating partner relationships, engaging with the media, conducting public info sessions, communicating with and supporting co-op members, facilitating the installer selection process, and managing installer relationships with co-op members and SUN.
  • Conduct policy, regulatory, and market research to support the state program’s goals.
  • Engage with legislators, local governments, and partner organizations to advance the state program’s policy and programmatic goals.
  • Provide technical assistance to individuals and entities interested in going solar.
  • Collaborate with Solar United Neighbors’ engagement team to design and implement a volunteer engagement program for Solar United Neighbors of Pennsylvania.
  • Maintain online web infrastructure for the Pennsylvania section of SUN’s website, including authoring timely content, to provide in-depth information on relevant solar topics while encouraging public engagement in SUN’s network.
  • Create resources to help our Pennsylvania members become more effective and informed advocates for solar.
  • Represent the Pennsylvania Program on policy coalitions and at in-person and digital events.
  • Plan and execute public-facing events that support the state program’s policy and programmatic goals.

This position will report to the Pennsylvania Program Director. 

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