Company Description
Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all.
Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.
Department Description
Palmetto Capital is a branch of Palmetto focused on the democratization of the renewable energy and HVAC industries. We provide homeowners with financial products to benefit from solar power, energy storage systems, and home efficiency through advanced heating and cooling technologies. We empower solar and HVAC sales professionals and installation companies with access to our proprietary platform, financing, customer management system, and milestone quality control system. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our growing financial product adoption.
Location
Internships will be based in Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC.
Reporting
This intern will report into the Team Lead, Product Operations.
Summary of Role
Palmetto is seeking a motivated and curious student to join the Platform Operations team for a summer internship. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience supporting real business initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
The intern will gain exposure to clean technology finance and contribute to meaningful work aligned with team priorities. This role is structured to provide practical development while delivering measurable business value.
Core Responsibilites
- Consultative support within the frontline ecosystem
- Disciplined execution of account underwriting & document processing
- Monitoring and maintenance of compliance systems
- Strategizing & executing on communication campaigns and knowledge management
Qualifications
- Coursework or professional experience in one of the following: Customer/Technical/Sales Support, Clean Technology, Environmental Studies, or Finance
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment
- Servant leadership mindset
- Problem solver with a high attention to detail
- Strong computer skills, including a high words per minute count.Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Preferred Background and Skills
- BS/BA Recent or Upcoming Grads Preferred.
- Relevant coursework in Clean Energy, Environmental Science, or Finance preferred.
- Spanish speaker is a plus
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Palmetto is committed to the creation of a distributed, decentralized energy source we call The New Utility, which will replace the fossil-fueled, centralized energy model of The Old Utility. We are working towards this democratization of energy by putting power and control back in the hands of consumers and inspiring them to make environmentally responsible choices. To this end, Palmetto has developed a clean energy marketplace, with proprietary technology designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to source their energy from renewables like solar power. We have developed products that reduce costs and drive widespread distribution of simple energy management solutions. Palmetto is a triple bottom line, fully distributed company with teammates throughout the United States.
