Personal & Executive Assistant
PPM Solar – Gainesville, FL (On‑site | Full‑Time)
About Us
PPM Solar ('www.ppm.solar') is a Gainesville‑based solar‑photovoltaic developer, designer, and installer serving customers across Florida and the greater Southeast. Founded in 2009 by University of Florida alumni Alex Khokhlov and Jason Gonos, we have grown from "two guys in a truck" to an award‑winning, 30‑person team ranked among the Top 100 Commercial Solar Contractors in the U.S. and the Top 5 fastest‑growing Gator‑owned businesses worldwide.
Our rapid growth is creating new, unmet needs for high-caliber support, particularly for our co-founder and Director. That's where you come in.
About the Role
This position begins as a 30-40 hour/week, on-site Personal Assistant role with a clear roadmap to become the Director's full-time Executive Assistant (40 hours/week) after successful onboarding. You will be the right hand to a solar‑industry leader who is also a husband, father of two, and competitive triathlete.
- Individual's Profile link: 'https://www.linkedin.com/in/solaralex/'
Anticipated Schedule
•Part‑time: Monday–Friday, ~8-9 hrs/day (core hours 9 a.m.–5 p.m)
•Occasional early‑morning, evening, or weekend support for travel or events (with advance notice)
•Transition to full‑time within ~90 days based on performance and business need
Day‑to‑Day Workflows
•Calendar mastery: schedule, confirm, and protect focus blocks. Manage personal scheduling and errands.
•Inbox & communications: triage email/voicemail, draft replies, uphold brand tone
•Meeting support: prepare agendas, attend key meetings, take minutes, track action items
•Task & project clearing: capture notes, organize digital files (Google Workspace), and eliminate executive "busy work"
•Travel & event logistics: book flights/hotels, plan team gatherings, manage expense reports
•Personal assistance: errands, meal planning, family appointments, occasional dog care (friendly large dog on site)
•Office upkeep: keep the executive's workspace clutter‑free and systems running smoothly
Ideal Candidate
You love creating order from chaos and thrive when every day looks a little different.
Anticipatory & proactive: Identify roadblocks before they appear and offer solutions in advance.
Extremely organized: Build and refine checklists, templates, and filing systems.
Self‑directed: Manage your priorities without
hand‑holding
People‑positive: Communicate warmly with teammates, vendors, and VIP clients
Mission‑driven: Energized by accelerating the clean‑energy transition
Qualifications & Skillset: Must‑Haves
•Proven discretion with confidential information
•Superb written & verbal communication
•Mastery of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (Docs/Sheets/Slides; Word/Excel/PPT)
•Reliable transportation & valid FL driver's license
•Ability to lift / move 25 lbs and run local errands
Qualifications & Skillset: Nice‑to‑Haves
•1+ yrs administrative or personal‑assistant experience with strong references
•Executive‑level support in a growth‑stage company
•Familiarity with the solar / renewable‑energy sector
•Event‑planning background
•Experience using project‑management tools (Asana, Jira, Google platforms)
Why Join Us?
•Culture that lifts you – upbeat, collaborative, and genuinely fun (we celebrate wins, big and small).
•Mission with impact – every kilowatt we install reduces carbon and powers healthier communities.
•Growth runway – clear path from part‑time PA to full‑time Executive Assistant (and beyond).
•Competitive compensation – $25–$30/hr (DOE) during part‑time phase; salaried $45k–$60k+ with benefits once full‑time.
•Benefits at full‑time – medical, dental, vision, life, HSA/FSA options, paid time off, 401(k) coming soon, and employee solar‑installation discounts.
•Learning & development – access to industry training, conferences, and mentorship from founders who care about your personal growth.
Ready to Energize Your Career?
Email 'mia@ppm.solar' with:
•A cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit
•Three recent references (at least two professional)
Subject line: "Personal & Executive Assistant – [Your Name]"
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to meeting the powerhouse who will help our Director and PPM Solar shine even brighter.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Ability to Commute:
•Gainesville, FL 32601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Gainesville, FL 32601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person