Community Solar Program Manager

Also called: Solar Access Program Manager

Runs programs that let renters and low-income families subscribe to a shared solar farm and save money.

A day in the life

You sign up subscribers, work with local nonprofits, and make sure everyone gets their bill credits.

Pay over a career

Starting
$55k
Typical
$80k
High
$120k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in business, environmental studies, or public policy.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Business.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. Not tracked separately by BLS; solar is the fastest-growing source of new U.S. power.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI handles subscriber sign-ups and billing; outreach to renters and partners and running programs stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Economics, AP Government, Spanish.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.

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