Business Development Summer 2025 Intern

Brightcore Energy provides end-to-end energy efficiency and clean energy measures to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We have the intellectual and financial capital to develop, implement, fund, and maintain clean energy solutions. Our diverse solutions range from lighting and other energy efficiencies to renewable energy solutions such as solar, battery storage and geothermal. Brightcore Energy provides our clients with immediate cost savings and revenue potential without the need for any capital investment. We are about Building Energy Performance.

Summary/Primary Role

The Business Development intern will be supporting our Public Sector Business Development team focused on clean energy technology opportunities. They will directly support the Director of BD and Senior BD Analysts, who are responsible for client-facing sales activities, focusing on team growth and clean energy and sustainability opportunities. Additionally, the intern will support Brightcore Energy’s market reach and opportunity pipeline for project management and contracting of all new LED Lighting & Controls, Solar Plus Storage, and Geothermal projects across the northeast in the public sector and other targeted industry verticals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Research and analysis of targeted potential renewable energy clients including client specific sustainability goal research, federal and state incentive programs, feasibility analysis, etc. to prepare for client facing meetings.
• Coordination with geothermal development and drilling team daily on outstanding proposals and information needed by the Public Sector - BD team.
• Coordination with LED Lighting & Controls team on direct install program proposals and information needed by the Public Sector - BD team.
• Coordination with the Solar Plus Storage team and information needed by the Public Sector – BD team.
• Tracking and reporting in CRM system regarding Geothermal projects and projects for new clients.
• Collaborate with Account Management and Marketing on outreach efforts for new clean energy technology clients.
• Provide additional day-to-day administrative support to the Director of Business BD and Senior BD Analysts on project cycle management.
• Provide support to Director BD and Senior BD Analysts on business plan management, updates, and report outs, including key performance measures.
• Provide research and updates to the Public Sector - BD team to include market competition, market trends, new clean energy technologies, and regulatory changes both at the local and federal level.
• All other duties and projects assigned by the SVP Strategic Partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must reside in the State of NY.
• Must be a rising Senior with a strong academic record at a NY State university or college.
• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Communications and/or Environmental Sciences or a related field with a GPA of 3.50 or above.
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and research.
• Self-motivated and excited to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior work ethic and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work

An Intern must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours as scheduled for an 8-week internship program beginning in June 2025. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). The hourly rate for this position is $17/hr.

Travel Requirements

• No travel required.

Work Environment

• Office setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is not a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

Office/Remote Work Guidelines

Recognizing the success of remote work, Brightcore operates in a hybrid model. Eligible employees will have the option to work remotely for two (2) days per week at their discretion, with final approval by their direct supervisor. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.

Brightcore Health Benefits Overview

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

401k Plan

Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.

Other Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.