Job Application Specialist – Clean Energy / Technology Sector

Posted 6 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

I need a job application specialist to assist with tracking and managing my application pipeline on an ongoing basis. --- **What I Need Help With** 1. **Resume Tailoring** — Taking my master resume and adapting it for specific job postings, ensuring the right experience, keywords, and accomplishments are emphasized for each role 2. **Cover Letter Writing** — Drafting compelling, personalized cover letters for each application that speak directly to the job requirements 3. **ATS Optimization** — Ensuring resumes are formatted and keyworded to pass Applicant Tracking Systems used by large organizations 4. **LinkedIn Profile** — Potential help optimizing my LinkedIn headline, summary, and experience sections for recruiter visibility 5. **Application Tracking** — Organizing and maintaining a tracker of roles applied to, status, follow-up dates, and contacts --- **About Me / My Background** - 25+ years across energy storage (batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers), clean hydrogen, solar, and advanced materials - Experience at Fortune 500 companies - Strong track record of building public-private partnerships, securing DOE and government funding, and leading cross-functional R&D programs - Currently targeting roles in: Energy Strategy, Business Development, Program Leadership, and Strategic Partnerships --- **Ideal Candidate** - Familiarity with the clean energy, technology, or industrial sectors is strongly preferred - Strong understanding of ATS systems and keyword optimization - Excellent written English — ability to write in a confident, senior executive voice - Responsive and able to turn around tailored documents within 24–48 hours --- **Engagement Structure** I am looking for an ongoing relationship, not a one-time project. To start, I would like to run a small paid test: provide you with one job description and my master resume, and ask you to tailor the resume and write a cover letter. If the quality is strong, I would like to continue on a per-application or monthly retainer basis. **Estimated volume:** 10–20+ tailored applications per month --- **To Apply, Please Include:** - A brief note on your experience with senior-level career documents and job applications support - Your rate - Your typical availability

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Resume Writing
Light Project Management
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jul 2, 2026
  • USA
    Lake Stevens11:11 AM
  • 1 hire, 1 active
  • Energy & Utilities
    Individual client

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