Solar Program Administrator (Part-Time)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solar Program Administrator to support the planning, development, and execution of utility-scale and commercial solar energy projects. This role focuses on project coordination throughout the solar development lifecycle, including permitting, landowner and stakeholder engagement, utility interconnection activities, contractor coordination, document management, and project tracking.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the solar development industry and a strong understanding of the processes required to move solar projects from initial development through construction readiness. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working with internal teams, consultants, regulators, utilities, and project partners.

This is a flexible, part-time position offering the opportunity to contribute directly to the successful development of renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate solar development activities across multiple projects and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support permitting and regulatory processes, including tracking submissions, approvals, conditions, and deadlines.
• Assist with utility interconnection applications, documentation, and coordination with utility representatives.
• Coordinate communication among landowners, municipalities, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain project records, contracts, correspondence, budgets, and development documentation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting materials, and project status updates for management and stakeholders.
• Track project risks, action items, and outstanding issues to help keep projects on schedule.
• Support contract administration, invoice processing, and budget tracking.
• Conduct research related to zoning, permitting requirements, environmental reviews, and other development activities.
• Ensure accurate document control and maintain confidential project information.
• Provide administrative and operational support to project leadership as needed.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Required: Previous experience in the solar development, renewable energy, or utility-scale energy project industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting solar project development, project coordination, project administration, or related functions.
• Working knowledge of solar development processes, including permitting, land acquisition, utility interconnection, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing project documentation, schedules, budgets, and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management software and document management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with land development, environmental permitting, utility coordination, or renewable energy regulations is a plus.
• QuickBooks experience is beneficial but not required.

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60617