Policy Development & Support Intern

CALSTART

1d • $19 - $21 • Remote

About The Position

CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all. For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

Requirements

• Completed at least three years of accredited college/university level coursework pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, environmental studies, communications urban studies, transportation planning, sustainability, business development, or other related fields
• Foundational knowledge of environmental and clean energy and transportation policy
• Self-driven and motivated individual that is passionate about policy, environmental science, decarbonization strategies and interest in clean energy technologies
• Strong writing skills and an ability to communicate technical information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Experienced in research and report writing with the ability to search through directions, summarize findings, and assist managers with presentational materials.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and task management abilities.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and audiences.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Weekly Minimum Hours of Availability: < 15

Responsibilities

• Research on a variety of clean transportation topics including but not limited to: zero-emission vehicle policies (state and federal), vehicle battery technology, utility practices, ZEV infrastructure planning, and federal funding programs
• Prepare presentations, notes, and other materials for internal and external meetings
• Provide policy analysis and writing for reports, issue briefs, proposals, best practice case studies, fact sheets, blogs, etc.
• Prepare internal policy newsletters
• Member engagement

Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• paid sick time
• paid family leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern