Community Engagement Intern, CMO

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

This intern will assist in the execution of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Local Travel Network Outreach Plan (including attending in-person outreach events). This includes developing outreach materials, run of show, organizing logistics for upcoming engagement activities, including a ride-n-drive event. In addition, they will support with Clean Mobility Options program administrative work, including organizing off-site(s).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Local Travel Network Outreach Plan (including attending in-person outreach events).
• Draft outreach materials, including content for flyers, presentations, and community feedback tools.
• Support coordination and logistics for public events, pop-ups, and engagement activities.
• Compile and synthesize community input and survey data into summary reports.
• Track outreach activities and stakeholder engagement in a centralized system.
• Develop a summary presentation or visual product capturing key outreach findings and highlights.
• Provide general planning support for related mobility equity initiatives.
• Support the team with additional Clean Mobility Options duties and/or responsibilities, as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student with a focus in urban planning, transportation planning, environmental planning, public policy, community/regional planning or related field.
• Completed at least three years of accredited college/university level coursework.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and task management abilities.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced remote work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in internal and external teams with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in equitable transportation solutions and public engagement.
• Experience with local government, mobility, or public outreach efforts.
• Familiarity with Southern California communities and demographics a plus.
• Enthusiasm for working on real-world projects that influence public mobility policy.

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.

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.

Pay

$19 - $21 an hour