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Development Coordinator

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

At DESRI, our culture is grounded in rigorous analytics and thoughtful risk-taking, with a strong emphasis on creativity, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement. We operate with lean teams that prioritize efficiency and minimize unnecessary bureaucracy, enabling individuals to take ownership and move quickly. We value open, constructive dialogue and believe it leads to better outcomes. Above all, we are driven to go the extra mile and support one another, fostering a collaborative environment built on accountability, integrity, and care.

About The Role

DESRI is seeking a Development Coordinator to support the company's development team by providing project coordination, organizational support, and stakeholder engagement across a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. This role sits at the center of the development organization, helping to ensure projects, initiatives, and team priorities remain organized, aligned, and on track.

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate will combine strong organizational skills with an interest in renewable energy development, community engagement, and cross-functional project coordination.

• Maintain project tracking systems, development dashboards, and key milestone reporting across the development portfolio
• Support development leadership with internal project management, meeting coordination, action item tracking, and strategic initiatives
• Coordinate cross-functional communication among development, permitting, engineering, finance, legal, and external stakeholders
• Assist with utility, corporate, and government RFP processes, including document management, data collection, and submission coordination
• Support community engagement efforts, including public meetings, stakeholder outreach, and local relationship management
• Coordinate conference participation, industry events, project milestones, and team meetings
• Prepare internal presentations, development updates, project summaries, and other communications materials
• Assist with consultant coordination, contract tracking, and administrative support for development projects
• Maintain organized project documentation and support reporting needs across the development team
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, reporting, and team efficiency
• Support special projects and other strategic initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, public policy, environmental studies, renewable energy, or a related field
• 13 years of experience in project management, operations, consulting, renewable energy, real estate, infrastructure, or a related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with project management, scheduling, and collaboration tools such as Notion, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms is a plus
• Ability to work effectively across teams and build relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• At DESRI, we consider a wide range of factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The expected annual base salary for this position is $70,000 - $80,000.
• Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, paid time off, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.