Policy Development & Support Intern

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.

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