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Are you an ornithology student (or biology student with a passion for birds) who loves sharing your knowledge in fun, engaging ways? Do you want to help make bird science more accessible, relatable, and exciting for a wider audience? Then this opportunity might be perfect for you! I’m Steph, a bird content creator on TikTok and podcast host of That Quirky Bird Girl. I’m building a brand that inspires curiosity about birds and connects people through shared wonder, even if they don’t have a scientific background. I’m looking for a passionate student to join me as an intern to help research, create, and refine educational content about birds for social media! What You’ll Do: - Research & Fact-Check – Help ensure bird-related content is scientifically accurate while staying accessible to a broad audience. - Content Brainstorming – Collaborate on ideas for TikToks, YouTube posts, and podcast topics that blend science with entertainment. - Assist with Writing & Editing – Help draft engaging captions, scripts, or bite-sized science facts for social media. - Occasional On-Air Contributions – There may be opportunities to join my podcast to discuss cool bird topics you’re passionate about! - Engage with the Community – Help answer common bird-related questions in comments or suggest engaging ways to respond to trending topics. - What I’m Looking For: - Ornithology, Biology, or Environmental Science student (or someone with deep bird knowledge and passion) - Strong research skills – ability to find and distill scientific information into fun, digestible content - Interest in social media and education – no need to be an expert, but enthusiasm for learning how to engage audiences is a plus! - Creativity and a sense of humor – this isn’t dry academia; we make birds fun! - Reliable, communicative, and self-motivated – this is a flexible role, but I need someone who can take initiative Why This is Cool for You: - Hands-on social media experience – Learn how to translate science into engaging content - Potential resume booster – Gain experience in science communication and digital outreach - Unique learning opportunity – Work directly with a growing creator who is passionate about birds and community-building - Flexible hours – This role is designed to fit your academic and personal schedule Location: Remote (Preference for U.S.-based applicants) or NYC Type: Contract (1099 Independent Contractor) Compensation: Flat Rate Duration: Flexible (Summer preferred, potential for ongoing collaboration)

Position: Sales Consultant Location: Brooklyn, NY Reports to: VP of Sales & Marketing Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (some evenings/weekends) About the Position Brooklyn SolarWorks is seeking a passionate Solar Sales Consultant to join our dynamic Sales team. As a Solar Sales Consultant, you are the face of Brooklyn SolarWorks in our community. You are the expert that guides homeowners through the exciting, and seemingly complex journey, to going solar. You are comfortable presenting complex topics in an easy-to-understand way for our clients. You are a pro at all things solar in NYC, and project warmth and integrity in all customer interactions. The rapport you build with our customers will help you build a referral network of friends and neighbors, through which you will increase your sales volume and continue to spread clean energy throughout the city. Brooklyn SolarWorks reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity. Responsibilities: - Complete daily phone and in-person consultations. - Gather information to accurately identify your customer’s solar needs. - Prepare and share quotes with our customers. - Satisfying all customer questions and concerns about their potential solar installation. - Prepare loan applications for customer completion. - Generate and share contracts. - Signing new customers up for installation - and passing the project along to our permitting team. - Generate referral business. - Attending company meetings and events. - Providing customers with quotes and tax credit information. - Providing after-sales service including courtesy calls and site visits. Required Skill Set: - At least (3) three years of sales consultant experience. - Valid NYS Driver’s license. - A clean driving record is required. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Friendly disposition. - Ability to relate technical information in easy-to-understand terms. - Ability to travel around the city and work irregular hours. - Marketing strategies and consumer psychology experience. - Strong computer skills (Google suite etc). - Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision. - Strong Relation-building skills. - Prior sales in a B2C environment. - Technical sales experience. - Referral business experience. Preferred Skill Set: - Bi-lingual (spanish). - Prior solar sales experience is strongly recommended. - Knowledge of industry trends. - A passion for Brooklyn SolarWork’s mission. Benefits/Compensation: - Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year, OTE is $100k annual (commission) - (Free options are available) Health (HSA), Vision, Dental and Life Insurance - 401k (Traditional & Roth) retirement plan + 4% tiered company matching. - Transportation perks/benefits - Paid Time Off + Sick Days - 11 Company Holidays - Quarterly Profit-sharing Bonus - Free Employee Assistance Program - Monthly Commuter Travel Benefits (MTA Metrocards) - Occasional Company provided snacks and lunches - Additional Voluntary Benefits. .. i.e. HSA, FSA, Pet insurance, STD, LTD etc… How to Apply: Interested applicants must provide a resume to be considered. Brooklyn SolarWorks offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, language, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disability status, genetics, family or marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interview Stages: Candidate Applies- Resume is Reviewed- Interview Request- Interview Conducted- Hire is made. Remote Status Travel % Hybrid 50% About Brooklyn SolarWorks Brooklyn SolarWorks was founded in 2015 with a purpose and mission to make “solar” appealing, easy, and available for all Brooklyn’s urban homeowners. To meet the challenges of installing solar on NYC rooftops, BSW has pioneered a one-of-a kind solar canopy design and developed unique installation methods. Brooklyn SolarWorks is a trailblazer in New York City's solar energy industry, specializing in innovative and aesthetically pleasing solar panel installations for urban spaces. We are passionate about making solar energy accessible and practical for city dwellers while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future. If you’re eager to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to environmental innovation and urban sustainability, we want to hear from you. Why Brooklyn SolarWorks We are committed to building a diverse, sustainably minded, comfortable and ever-growing team that allows us to deliver a high degree of customer satisfaction and provide them with clean energy solutions. We believe and advocate for work life balance and growing at a manageable pace. Our staff and our customers are who we are, and here, their voice truly matters. To get a sense of our culture and environment check out our social media channels: IG, TikTok and FB: brooklynsolarworks, Twitter: bksolarworks. Company Values: Inquisitive, Committed, Adaptable, and Passionate. Awards - 2023-24, Solar Power World’s Top Contractors - 2024, Forbes Home’s Best Solar Companies in New York - 2024, City & State’s Trailblazers in Clean Energy (T.R. Ludwig) 2024 Employee Satisfaction Survey - 97% reported having a positive working relationship with coworkers - 92% reported they would recommend this company as a good place to work - 92% reported being treated respectfully and fairly

Assistant is responsible for helping our staff with multiple professional duties. This position will be mainly remote, but may require in person assistance from time to time. Multilingual candidates preferred, but not required. Must be a resident of New York City, Nassau, Westchester or Northern New Jersey. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phone calls and greeting clients, contributing to fact-checking, compiling data, and communicating with contractors, etc. Communicating with clients via phone, by email. Briefing the manager and other employees. Seeing to administrative tasks like making copies and sending invoices. Attending meetings, taking accurate notes on proceedings. Organizing documents and record-keeping. Transcribing and proofreading documents. Scheduling client appointments. Might be required to go to properties in New York City or New Jersey from time to time. Maintaining client confidentiality and privacy. INDEPENDENT, SELF-MOTIVATED, TIME FLEXIBILITY, RESPONSIVE and AVAILABLE. Probationary period before permanent official offer.

Are you thinking about becoming a real estate agent? Interested? Show us some effort and find us online, then Complete our Agent Success Survey! We're looking for beginner agents and experienced agents to join our brokerage.? We offer NYC's best real estate training program! Designed to slingshot your career from newbie agent to certified deal-closer, our extensive agent accelerator program will have you closing deals in as soon as your first week! If you have started your real estate course or already completed it, you could be able to start ASAP. Agents will receive: -Top-of-the-line in-person training. -Access to a vast video library of training online. -First-class technology and tools. -Team support and fun atmosphere. Responsibilities: -Update and maintain listings of available properties on a daily basis. -Get to know the market by visiting and exploring new listings each week. -Market and display listings effectively across multiple platforms. -Understand and evaluate clients' needs, proposing suitable solutions. -Assist renters in their search for new homes, providing guidance throughout the process. -Advise clients on market conditions, pricing, legal requirements, and other relevant matters during negotiations. -Prepare necessary documents, including contracts, leases, and other paperwork. -Develop relationships with landlords, property managers, supers, and expand your professional network. -Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in the real estate market. Requirements: -NYS licensed real estate salespeople work as independent contractors. -Must be committed to obtaining or already possess a New York real estate license. -Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. -Passion for the real estate industry and delivering excellent customer service. -A proactive and independently motivated, with a mindset of "I can do anything I put my mind to". -Competent navigating technology like computers and cell phones -Office presence required during the training program, with the option to work remotely after completing the training. -Willingness to learn and eagerness to get ahead. Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $ 65,000.00 135,000.00 Per Year