Lead Project Manager, Equitable Electric Mobility

Catalyst Mobility

1d•$93,500 - $106,700

About The Position

Catalyst Mobility is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all. The Lead Project Manager, Equitable Electric Mobility will work within the Innovative Mobility team to advance equitable zero-emission transportation policies and programs across priority states. The role’s primary focus for the upcoming year is managing operational and program activities for the Towards Equitable Electric Mobility (TEEM) Community of Practice, a collaborative initiative between Catalyst Mobility and The Greenlining Institute. The position works with TEEM partners to set strategic direction aligned with Catalyst Mobility’s organizational goals. In partnership with The Greenlining Institute, the Lead Project Manager coordinates programming, builds partner capacity, and creates peer-learning opportunities for state-based environmental and equity organizations. The role manages multi-state project goals, deliverables, budgets, reporting, and funding-development efforts, while supporting coordinated campaigns for a national agenda for equitable electric mobility. The role also facilitates cohort activities, connects partners with expertise and resources, supports funder and coalition relationships, contributes to proposals and reporting, and represents Catalyst Mobility at selected public events, coalition meetings, and conferences. Periodic travel between TEEM target states and nationally is expected, approximately 15–20%.

Requirements

5–7 years of professional experience in social, political, environmental, or policy campaigns, with a focus on partner capacity building or coalition management.
Proven ability to manage complex project timelines, track deliverable metrics, and keep multi-stakeholder initiatives on schedule.
Demonstrated commitment to centering belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in work.
Strong group facilitation skills, including experience navigating diverse coalition dynamics and building consensus across varied groups.
At least 2–3 years of experience operating within nonprofit organizational structures and coalition environments.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences, including community advocates, funders, and peers.
Willingness and ability to travel periodically between TEEM target states and nationally, approximately 15–20%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electric transportation, clean energy, or mobility policy.
Prior experience supporting nonprofit grant proposals or funder reporting workflows.
Location in a key TEEM state: Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, or Virginia.
Familiarity with project management software, budget tracking tools, and modern collaborative technology.

Responsibilities

Co-manage day-to-day TEEM cohort operations and campaign execution with The Greenlining Institute.
Execute program workplans, track milestones, and support accountability across participating TEEM cohort organizations.
Track program budgets and oversee contract administration and re-granting agreements to local environmental justice partners, with senior leadership guidance and support from Legal and Contracts departments.
Execute program evaluation plans, synthesize data, and collect metrics to demonstrate impact and inform cohort improvements.
Coordinate alignment between TEEM initiatives and external mobility coalitions and campaigns, including Clean RIDES Network, CHARGE, and Energize.
Facilitate cohort calls, workshops, and working groups of approximately 5 to 40 or more participants.
Connect state cohort organizations with technical expertise, policy tools, and resources from Catalyst Mobility and external networks.
Assist cohort partners in establishing workplans that strengthen local narrative storytelling and community support for equitable transportation policies.
Support relationship management and strategy development with program funders, coalition leaders, and aligned national campaign partners.
Contribute to grant proposals, narrative reporting, and funder communications with Catalyst Mobility’s development team.
Represent Catalyst Mobility at designated public events, coalition meetings, and conferences as a subject matter specialist in equitable electric mobility.
Collaborate with internal teams, including the Policy team, to identify operational synergies and shared opportunities.
Travel periodically between TEEM target states and nationally as required, approximately 15–20%.

Benefits

100% company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Retirement plan with generous company contributions.
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
Three weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment.
11 paid company holidays.
Paid sick time.
Paid family leave.
Employee development and growth investment.