Growth and Operations Associate (Internship) at Spark (W24)
$70K - $100K  •  
AI-powered workflows for large-scale clean energy
US / Remote (US)
Internship
US citizen/visa only
About Spark

Spark is a AI-powered workflow tool that helps energy developers build large-scale solar and storage projects faster.

Spark was founded by product and engineering leaders at Brex, Google, Apple, WeaveGrid, and Microsoft. We're backed by leading investors like AI Grant (Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross), the founder of Brex, Plaid, and others. Our customers are world-class renewable energy developers with >$15B raised for project finance and 70GW+ of power generation.

Join us to accelerate the energy transition with software.

About the role

About Us ⚡️

Spark AI is the workflow software revolutionizing how community and utility-scale solar/storage developers operate. Our AI instantly analyzes thousands of PDFs, maps, and websites to identify project requirements, local sentiments, and potential fatal flaws in seconds, not weeks.

By extracting and organizing key insights from vast amounts of data, Spark AI allows developers to quickly look up a parcel or county, dramatically reducing research time and costs compared to traditional methods. This streamlined approach accelerates project timelines and improves decision-making, giving developers a competitive edge in the race to scale renewable energy.

We're trusted by industry-leading developers and engineering firms, including Cypress Creek Renewables, Standard Solar, Doral LLC, and Colliers Engineering & Design. Our customers have a combined pipeline of over 70 GW in energy assets and nearly $15B in project financing.

Spark’s founding team includes leaders from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Brex, and the Department of Energy. We are backed by Y Combinator and other notable investors in tech, AI and renewables.

The Role 💻

Growth is what defines a startup. At Spark AI, we live and breathe this belief as we accelerate the world's transition to renewable energy through intelligent software.

We have ambitious growth plans for 2025, including expanding our footprint across solar/storage development markets and penetrating adjacent clean energy sectors where our technology can create transformative value. We're looking for a results-driven Growth intern who can help us build the rocket ship that powers tomorrow's energy infrastructure.

You will work directly with leadership and own multiple high-impact growth initiatives that directly accelerate our mission to scale clean energy development.

What You'll Own 💪

  • Design and execute data-driven growth experiments with razor-sharp hypotheses and success metrics that move the needle on customer acquisition and revenue
  • Build a robust pipeline of qualified leads from solar developers, engineering firms, and clean energy companies while mapping and optimizing every step of our conversion funnel
  • Ideate, test, and optimize growth channels across paid acquisition, content marketing, and industry-specific outreach—with the freedom to test bold ideas and iterate rapidly
  • Monitor key growth metrics daily, identifying trends and insights that inform strategic decisions while supporting leadership in market expansion and go-to-market strategies

What You Bring 🧠

  • Completed at least 2 years of university (preferably 3 years) with demonstrated passion for growth at tech startups
  • Genuine interest in clean energy and sustainability—you're energized by our mission to accelerate renewable energy adoption
  • Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving abilities and comfort with data-driven decision making
  • Execution-first mentality with drive, scrappiness, and ownership mindset to get things done
  • (Preferred) Experience with analytics tools like Google Analytics, PostHog, or other product analytics platforms

Why Spark AI?

Real Impact – We work on the business, not in the business. You'll drive initiatives that directly accelerate clean energy development and contribute measurably to our growth from day one.

Unparalleled Learning – Get insider access to building a category-defining AI startup in one of the world's most important industries. We move fast, experiment boldly, and aren't afraid to fail forward.

Build for the Mission – Join a team genuinely passionate about building technology that creates an abundant, sustainable future. Plus, we believe having fun is essential to doing serious work.

Mentorship & Growth – Work directly with experienced founders and get hands-on experience in growth strategy, AI/ML applications, and clean energy markets.

Interview Process

Ready to help scale the future of energy? Send your resume and a brief note about why you're excited about this opportunity to [email protected].

No cover letter needed; just tell us what drives you and why you want to help accelerate clean energy deployment with AI.

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