Job description
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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.
About The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Events & Ride and Drives to lead the planning, execution, and strategic development of CALSTART’s events, including our industry-leading ride and drives. This role is critical in showcasing cutting-edge clean transportation technologies, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring the success of key industry gatherings such as the CALSTART Member Symposium, Policy Summit, and other major conferences.
What You’ll Do:
- Event Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy, aligning with CALSTART’s mission and goals.
- Oversee planning and logistics for all CALSTART events, including conferences, workshops, webinars, and ride and drives.
- Manage budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and event production to ensure seamless execution.
- Coordinate with internal teams, partners, and sponsors to maximize event impact.
- Ride & Drive Program Management: Lead the planning and execution of ride and drive events, showcasing zero-emission vehicles and advanced clean transportation technologies.
- Develop partnerships with OEMs, fleet operators, and policymakers to ensure high-quality vehicle participation.
- Oversee site selection, permitting, safety protocols, and vehicle logistics for each event.
- Ensure a compelling and educational experience for participants, including industry stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Stakeholder & Partner Engagement: Collaborate with government agencies, industry leaders, and CALSTART members to ensure event success.
- Work with the Communications and Marketing team to develop promotional campaigns and outreach strategies.
- Represent CALSTART at industry events, speaking engagements, and networking opportunities.
- Team & Budget Management: Supervise and mentor event staff and contractors, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial efficiency.
- Track key performance metrics and provide post-event reports to assess impact and opportunities for improvement.
What You’ll Bring To The Table:
- 7+ years of experience in event management, program management, or a related field, preferably in clean transportation, sustainability, or a mission-driven organization.
- Proven track record of planning and executing high-impact events, conferences, and ride and drive experiences.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with clean transportation technologies, policies, and industry trends is a plus.
- Ability to travel as needed for event execution and stakeholder engagement.
$95,000 - $113,000 a year
CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The complete salary range for this role is $95,000 - $113,000. 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.
