Chicago, Illinois, United States Hybrid Employment USD 145,000 – 180,000 / year

Energy Solutions is hiring a Director of Solar Outreach and Market and Strategy

About the Role

This position leads the design and execution of solar energy outreach programs, shapes market development strategies, and supports organizational growth by identifying emerging opportunities and building partnerships across key sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of solar outreach campaigns
  • Analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities
  • Develop strategic plans to expand solar adoption
  • Collaborate with external partners to promote solar initiatives
  • Manage cross-departmental teams on outreach projects
  • Evaluate program effectiveness using performance metrics
  • Represent the organization at industry events and forums
  • Build relationships with community stakeholders
  • Oversee budget planning for outreach activities
  • Produce reports on market conditions and competitive landscape
  • Guide policy engagement related to solar energy expansion
  • Support public education efforts on renewable benefits
  • Identify barriers to solar adoption and propose solutions
  • Coordinate with marketing to align messaging
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Lead pilot programs for new market entry
  • Foster partnerships with local governments and utilities
  • Monitor legislative developments affecting solar markets
  • Develop frameworks for measuring outreach impact
  • Advise leadership on strategic direction for solar growth
  • Facilitate training for internal teams on solar initiatives
  • Leverage data analytics for decision-making
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of solar technologies
  • Drive equity-focused outreach in underserved communities
  • Support grant writing and funding proposals

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling

Team

Cross-functional team focused on renewable energy expansion

About the Organization

Focused on advancing clean energy solutions, the organization works to reduce carbon emissions through innovative programs and partnerships. It prioritizes accessibility, sustainability, and community-driven change.

Commitment to Equity

Equity is central to all initiatives. The organization actively seeks to engage historically underserved populations and ensure inclusive access to solar benefits through targeted outreach and program design.

Available for qualified candidates

About company
Energy Solutions
Energy Solutions is a mission-driven company focused on delivering market-based programs for large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings since 1995, working with utilities, governments, and institutions.
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Job Details
Department Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Category management
Posted a month ago