New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.
New Leaf Energy is looking for part-time office help one day a week in its new Chicago office. The office is located at 180 North LaSalle.
New Leaf Energy is headquartered in Massachusetts, and all of our offices are overseen by a senior office manager who works out of Lowell, MA. Our Chicago team of about 25 people moved into its new office in May, and we are looking for someone to come into the office for about 4-6 hours on Tuesdays to help out with various office management tasks.
The exact hours on site are flexible, but must include Tuesdays between 11 am and 1 pm.
Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:
- Receiving, setting up, and taking the lead in cleaning up the team’s weekly Tuesday office lunch. (Lunch will be provided for you, too!)
- Unpacking any office supply/refreshment orders that have arrived over the week and haven’t yet been put away. Break down the boxes for recycling. Inventory other supplies and prepare a list of what needs to be refreshed, for our senior office manager to order.
- Opening, sorting, and scanning the office mail, following instructions from the senior office manager.
- Reporting any unmet building needs to the senior office manager or building supervisor, as appropriate (burned-out lightbulbs, etc.).
- Working with the IT Systems Manager to test certain office equipment, as needed.
- Keeping the office supplies organized.
- Providing general office help as needed.
The salary for this position is $25 per hour, and we will guarantee a minimum of four hours’ pay each Tuesday. This position will be managed by the senior office manager, who will be responsible for timecard review. Compensation does not include any other benefits.
Benefits and Culture
New Leaf Energy’s success is driven by our collaborative, long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. New Leaf Energy’s benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees’ contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
- A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
- An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
- A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
- A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
- Professional development and education assistance.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
New Leaf Energy values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the clean energy industry.
We seek a diverse candidate pool in this–and every–search. New Leaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.
A Note to Third-Party Recruiters
New Leaf Energy’s People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. New Leaf Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People + Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. New Leaf Energy is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
What We Do
New Leaf Energy is one of the leading developers of renewable energy and energy storage projects in the United States—both distributed generation and utility scale. Headquartered in Lowell, MA, with employees and projects spanning the country, New Leaf Energy was formed in 2022 out of Borrego’s market-leading solar and energy storage development business, which extends back to 1980.
At New Leaf Energy, we partner with landowners, utilities, and local communities to secure, design, and permit commercial, community, and utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects and prepare them for sale to long-term asset owners. Together with our partners, we aim to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in service of the goal of rapidly decarbonizing our society
