Job description
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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.
CALSTART has an immediate 3-month paid internship opportunity for a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Policy Initiative. Our Policy Communications Intern will support the Policy team and report directly to the Director, Public Engagement and Media Relations.
Qualifications
- Completed at least three years of accredited college/university level coursework pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Passion for clean transportation, environmental sustainability, and policy advocacy through the lens of communication and storytelling.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a creative flair.
- High proficiency in communications project management across various stages of development and implementation (planning, execution, monitoring and completion) focusing on media campaigns and online strategy.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and understanding of social media analytics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and project management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications
- Graphic design skills or experience with design tools (Photoshop, Canva, Adobe InDesign, etc.) are a plus.
- Experience with creating graphics for social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and understanding of social media analytics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and project management abilities.
$16 - $21 an hour
CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The complete salary range for this role is $16-$21/hr. Pay is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity, and other factors relevant to the job.
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.
