Associate, Financing Program Development & Origination

Connecticut Green Bank•Hartford, CT

7d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut Green Bank (Green Bank) is seeking an Associate to join its Financing Programs team, focusing on program development and origination. This team manages the Green Bank's clean energy lending programs, including C-PACE, Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Solar Loan, and Solar Lease. The Associate will support the Director and Associate Manager in working with various partners to identify and develop project opportunities until they are ready for financing application. The Green Bank, a quasi-public authority, is a pioneering organization that uses public funds to stimulate private investment in Connecticut's green economy, aiming to grow the economy, strengthen communities, and protect the environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in clean energy & sustainability and/or clean energy finance through coursework and/or work experience, and a strong willingness to learn.
Demonstrated ability to support multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and work with limited supervision.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with emphasis on providing internal and external customer service.
Comfort with public speaking.
Ability to work efficiently on assigned tasks independently and as part of a team.
Creative problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, particularly Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
At least two (2) years of employment experience related to the expected duties of this position (i.e., supporting projects or programs, with preference given to demonstrated prior support of clean energy projects or programs).
A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental sustainability, business, or related field may be substituted for the General Experience if the candidate also has demonstrated coursework, internship, or other work experience related to the expected duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce is highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage inquiries from various sources (online forms, phone calls, contractor/outreach leads) by scheduling calls, explaining program options, and evaluating eligibility.
Connect prospective customers with contractors, additional program resources, or alternative Green Bank programs.
Review and follow up on incomplete C-PACE financing applications.
Prepare and issue C-PACE prequalification letters.
Draft transaction documentation for Solar Roof Lease and Solar PPA programs.
Collect, organize, and maintain required documentation from property owners and contractors for solar financing programs.
Assist in coordinating the internal administration of Solar Roof Lease and Solar PPA transactions.
Prepare project updates, agendas, and supporting materials for weekly contractor calls for Solar Roof Lease and Solar PPA projects.
Create, maintain, and manage program reports, dashboards, and project-tracking data in Salesforce.
Manage and coordinate contractor trainings, including maintaining presentations, coordinating pre-training meetings, and managing registration.
Manage training participant registration communications, including scheduling and distributing follow-up materials.
Update contractor eligibility records in Salesforce.
Respond to contractor inquiries submitted through the Contractor Solutions online contact form.
Process contractor eligibility applications for C-PACE and solar financing programs, including conducting reference checks and maintaining documentation.
Coordinate the onboarding of registered and approved contractors, including issuing approval communications and arranging updates to public contractor listings.
Track contractor compliance with program requirements.
Participate in individual weekly contractor calls and support ongoing contractor communications.
Assist the Marketing & Outreach Team with planning and coordinating contractor networking events.
Perform other duties as assigned.