About the job Operations Support Strategic Partner (Solar Business)
Position: Operations Support Strategic Partner (Solar Business)
Location: Remote
Full-Time | US Time Zone | Long-Term Role
We are seeking a proactive and process-driven Operations Support Strategic Partner (SP) to work directly with the owner of a growing solar sales and installation company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, supporting multiple departments, and helping a business scale through strong operations and documentation.
Youll play a key role in streamlining workflows, improving efficiency, and offloading operational tasks from the owner.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operations support across 6+ departments (permitting, invoicing, scheduling, documentation, customer communication, etc.)
- Help create, update, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring tasks
- Handle document creation, data entry, contract prep, proposals, and customer emails
Manage back-office processes including:
- Permitting paperwork
- Invoicing subcontractors (e.g., roofers)
- Coordinating with third-party engineers
- Managing website and inbound leads
- Support onboarding and transitions to new software tools and workflows
- Work closely with the owner to identify tasks for delegation and take ownership of outcomes
- Suggest process improvements based on prior operations experience
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven experience as an Operations Support, Operations Specialist, or Admin Partner
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills across multiple business functions
- Comfortable working with and improving SOP-driven processes
- Adaptable to changing systems, tools, and procedures
- Proficient with business tools: CRM, project management, docs, spreadsheets
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Background in solar, construction, or field services is a plus
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of solar permitting and invoicing processes
- Experience supporting small business owners or startups
- Ability to recommend and implement workflow and tool improvements
Reporting Structure
You will report directly to the business owner and act as a trusted partner in building scalable, efficient operations.
Why This Role?
- Long-term, full-time opportunity
- Direct partnership with business owner
- Opportunity to build systems from the ground up
- High impact role in a growing renewable energy business