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Renewable Energy Sales/Brand Ambassador

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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Part Time
    Start Date:
    June 16, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    June 16, 2026
    Education:
    High School Diploma Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $17 - $100 / hour
    Commission based job where your weekly pay is guaranteed to be $17/hr OR $100/per enrollment - whichever check is higher. Plenty of additional bonuses and rewards for top preformers
    Cause Areas:
    Energy, Climate Change, Environment & Sustainability, Policy, Civic Engagement

    Description

    Are you looking for a job where you can leave feeling like you've helped the environment? Do you need a flexible work schedule that prioritizes your well being? Well look no further!

    Green Mountain Energy Company is the nation's longest serving provider of cleaner electricity. We are an energy supply company that offers consumers an easy and affordable way to make a powerful environmental impact by choosing clean renewable energy as their preferred electricity source with their utility bill. We are looking for motivated Sales Agents to help drive our marketing/promotions efforts in the New York City area and help New Yorkers make the switch to sourcing their energy from 100% renewable sources.

    You are not just selling renewable energy plans - you are making people aware of the fact that they have a choice, and you are educating people about the importance of renewable energy and the need for its growth.

    This job is for anyone who enjoys face-to-face interaction and involves tabling at festivals, street fairs, storefronts, farmers markets, concerts as well as indoor locations such as big box stores. Some locations include: Grow NYC Greenmarkets, New York Botanical Garden’s, Smorgasburg, Shakespeare in the Park, and Public Theater. (This position involves NO door-to-door and NO telemarketing activity) Sales experience preferred but not required. Scheduling is flexible and coordinated week to week, with a minimum of 3-4 shifts per week (with 4 to 6 hours per shift ).

    Must by 18 years or older to apply.

    Compensation: Training pay is $20/hour for your first 40 hours of work. The job moves to commission based with a minimum of $100/sale. Top performers earn over $60,000 annually (before bonuses) while working an average of 20-30 hours per week.

    We offer:

    • Opportunity to work at fun events alongside fun creative colleagues
    • Flexible hours and work days (weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends). Schedule can change week to week.
    • Personal satisfaction of knowing that you are making an environmental/health difference!
    • Paid orientation training and performance based bonus potential (base commission with bonus)
    • 401K benefits available, one year eligibility requirements
    • Ability to work independently while getting the support of a team.

    Qualifications:

    • Sincere desire to help protect the environment
    • Basic understanding/knowledge of renewable energy, climate change, dirty energy (relevant coursework a plus)
    • Intelligent & articulate, with strong aptitude for understanding technology
    • Friendly, outgoing personality with good sense of humor
    • High level of personal integrity (honesty and reliability are a must)
    • Energetic, motivated, team player
    • Available to work evenings and/or weekends, 15-30 hours/week
    • Available at least three to five days per week
    • Access to reliable transportation and personal e-mail account

    TO APPLY: If you have great interaction skills, and a desire to work for a cause you believe in, then the world needs you now more than ever. You can apply on our company site: NYC Application Link

    Submissions must contain a phone number! Well-qualified candidates can expect contact within 1-3 business days via email or phone.

    Benefits

    Very flexible scheduling

    401K eligibility after 1 year of employment

    Frequent team building activities and meetings

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English

    Location

    On-site
    New York, NY, USA

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    Instructions:

    You can apply on our company site https://careers.nrgenergy.com/job-invite/35655/ Submissions must contain a phone number! Well-qualified candidates can expect contact within 1-3 business days via email or phone.

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