Development Coordinator

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us!

The Role

Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a motivated candidate for a Development Coordinator position to support the Pennsylvania and Virginia distribution scale markets. This position will closely support the Associate Director of Development and their team to power a clean energy future. At Cypress Creek, the Development Coordinator Role provides a great entry-point to the solar industry by gaining hands-on development experience; main roles will include internal and external facing interactions, negotiations and deal-making, along with cloud-based document management, usage of project information databases and reporting tools. Projects will generally have between a 12-36 month development cycle and directly benefit communities in which they are built.  An effective candidate will demonstrate a mission driven determination, comprehensive attention to detail, superior organization, a desire to solve complex problems, enthusiastic initiative, and an excellent ability to work with others across multiple teams.

Essential functions of the position include, but, are not limited to:

Coordinating with internal project developers and subject matter experts for the successful and timely execution of key development deliverables including the following:
Acquiring New Solar Development Sites through negotiations with prospective landowner and development partners.
Crafting GIS land acquisition campaigns and performing site diligence by reviewing environmental, utility, and other key land features
Handling landowner relationships and sending project updates, notices and payments
Completing project permitting by creating and submitting zoning applications, handling external consultants, and creating permitting schedules and site plans
Navigation through the interconnection process of submitting a request or application and working with the applicable utility through necessary technical studies
Entering and maintaining key project data using cloud-based document management, relational databases, and reporting tools. Key project data management could include:
Onboarding new projects into data systems
Maintaining projections of upcoming payments, project budgets, and cash forecasts
Tracking interface with external stakeholders including landowners, consultants, utilities, permitting authorities, etc
Creating and managing project and market dashboards and reports with status of development activities for distribution to the market team and executive team

Requirements:

1-4 years of working experience, and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in related area (energy, environmental, business or engineering preferred)
Working or Internship experience in energy, environmental, or engineering industries is a plus
Strong Microsoft Office skills required, specifically Microsoft Excel  (pivot tables, macros, etc)
Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Strong sense of drive and urgency with a high degree of ownership and a passion for “getting things done” and making an impact.
Strong team driven work ethic and thrivesworking in a fast-paced environment
Results driven and solutions oriented
Confidence to take initiative but also to ask questions when there are roadblocks
Strong organization, communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits:

15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 9 observed holidays.
10% 401(k) Match
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone Bill Reimbursement
Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
Work from home
Gym stipends
Annual Holiday Parties and Company Swag

** This position will be ideally based in the Asheville, NC area or its immediate surroundings. Candidates should expect 15-20% travel to meet with local stakeholders and team meetings once or twice per quarter at the company headquarters in Santa Monica, CA or other offices.