Operations Intern - New York
ABOUT PARITY:
Buildings in our beautiful cities, where we live and work, are producing 40% of the CO2 going into our atmosphere and contributing to climate change. We need to HEAT, VENTILATE, and AIR CONDITION our buildings 24/7. Most of the energy consumed in a building is for our comfort, but 50% of it is wasted! This is because buildings have little to no technology to control this.
Parity is a Remote HVAC Optimization as a Service company. We remotely control and optimize HVAC systems 24/7/365 to deliver automatic energy savings and revenue to multifamily residential buildings and hotels. Using advanced algorithms, Parity can predict the amount of energy needed ahead of time to operate a building to meet its occupants' demands and adapt the building's systems and machinery in real time. We save our customers:
We are looking for an Operations Intern to join our team and support our Operations Analyst in driving process improvements across the company. In this role, you will help identify inefficiencies, implement streamlined workflows, and support cross-team initiatives that enhance overall productivity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to start a career in climate technology and gain hands-on experience in operations, while contributing to meaningful impact in the energy space. We are seeking someone who is proactive, curious, and passionate about learning and making a difference.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Join our organization in a key role during a period of tremendous growth and directly contribute to its future success. Contribute to a world-changing product that is working to make the world a better place through reduced CO2 emissions in multifamily buildings. Have the autonomy to learn and grow in a fast-moving, start-up environment.
OTHER GREAT STUFF:
Parity welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Buildings in our beautiful cities, where we live and work, are producing 40% of the CO2 going into our atmosphere and contributing to climate change. We need to HEAT, VENTILATE, and AIR CONDITION our buildings 24/7. Most of the energy consumed in a building is for our comfort, but 50% of it is wasted! This is because buildings have little to no technology to control this.
Parity is a Remote HVAC Optimization as a Service company. We remotely control and optimize HVAC systems 24/7/365 to deliver automatic energy savings and revenue to multifamily residential buildings and hotels. Using advanced algorithms, Parity can predict the amount of energy needed ahead of time to operate a building to meet its occupants' demands and adapt the building's systems and machinery in real time. We save our customers:
- Time - we automate setpoint adjustments and demand response protocols. Our Pi (Parity Insights) dashboard provides early alerting services when things go down
- Money - Parity contractually guarantees the savings that we expect to deliver to our multifamily customers. We also unlock additional revenue through the automation of grid services
- CO2 Emissions - we reduce a building’s emissions by optimizing its HVAC systems and reducing energy waste
We are looking for an Operations Intern to join our team and support our Operations Analyst in driving process improvements across the company. In this role, you will help identify inefficiencies, implement streamlined workflows, and support cross-team initiatives that enhance overall productivity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to start a career in climate technology and gain hands-on experience in operations, while contributing to meaningful impact in the energy space. We are seeking someone who is proactive, curious, and passionate about learning and making a difference.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft and send purchase orders to vendors for active projects
- Generate proposals and contracts for the Sales team
- Enhance the functionality of Asana using Zapier and other tools, including improving organizational structure and integration with Salesforce
- Support the ongoing cleanup and optimization of Salesforce data and processes
- Assist the Operations Analyst in collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
- Prepare required deliverables for utility incentive programs including program applications, energy savings calculations, and/or project closeout documentation.
- Maintain and improve Salesforce proposal and contract automation capabilities.
- Provide administrative support to Parity staff as needed (e.g. Salesforce cleanup, incentive tracker maintenance, support ticket maintenance)
- IMPORTANT: This role is partially funded by NYSERDA. As such, you must be a current student at a university or college located in New York State or have graduated from a university or college located in New York State no more than 12 months prior to your start date
- You have the ability to commute to our Midtown Manhattan office 2-3 days a week
- You are detail oriented and well organized
- You are proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Experience with Salesforce, Asana, Zendesk, Zapier is a plus
- You are eager to grow, learn and tackle new opportunities in a fast-growing startup environment
- You are a quick learner, and only need to be shown something once before doing it yourself, and then going back to improve the process
- You constantly seek efficiency and optimization of processes and procedures; you look for gaps and work to fill them
- $20/hour - 10-15 hours/week
Join our organization in a key role during a period of tremendous growth and directly contribute to its future success. Contribute to a world-changing product that is working to make the world a better place through reduced CO2 emissions in multifamily buildings. Have the autonomy to learn and grow in a fast-moving, start-up environment.
OTHER GREAT STUFF:
- Benefits: Parity offers a comprehensive health benefits package - health is wealth!
- Flexible work environment: This role will be a hybrid position where you’ll be expected to work from our Midtown Manhattan or Downtown Toronto office at least two days a week and attend in-person meetings, events and other obligations as necessary
- Purpose and Impact: We hire top talent that cares about the social impact and vision, to help make urban living sustainable. It makes a difference to work alongside a group of individuals who are all dedicated and passionate about creating positive change
- Training and development: Each employee has a $1,000 training allowance that can be used however they like, as long as it supports their role or growth within the company
- Employee Options: Every single employee in the company has the opportunity to participate in our equity incentive plan
Parity welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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