PLEASE BE AWARE OF RECRUITING SCAMS!  All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official calstart.org email address via email, we will not text you about a role you have not applied to or shown interest in. We will not perform any interviews via text or Zoom chat.   CALSTART does not ask for any fees or personal information such as social security numbers or bank details during the recruitment process.   About Us: 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. Intern Project: Project support for policy directors and member engagement project.   Intern Project Key Deliverables: * 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 QUALIFICATIONS: •               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   We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.   We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!   We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 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, and more!   Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.