Policy Development & Support Intern

About the role

Intern Project supports policy directors and member engagement projects at CALSTART, a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.

Responsibilities

• Research on various clean transportation topics including zero-emission vehicle policies, vehicle battery technology, utility practices, ZEV infrastructure planning, and federal funding programs.
• Create presentations, notes, and other materials for internal and external meetings.
• Analyze and write policy reports, issue briefs, proposals, best practice case studies, fact sheets, blogs, etc.
• Assist with preparing internal policy newsletters.

Requirements

• 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 with passion for policy, environmental science, decarbonization strategies, and interest in clean energy technologies.
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and accessibly.
• Experience in research and report writing, able to search through directions, summarize findings, and assist managers with presentational materials.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and task management abilities.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and audiences.
• Experience working independently in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint.

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 with passion for policy, environmental science, decarbonization strategies, and interest in clean energy technologies.
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and accessibly.
• Experience in research and report writing, able to search through directions, summarize findings, and assist managers with presentational materials.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and task management abilities.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and audiences.
• Experience working independently in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint.

Skills

• Research and report writing skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, particularly PowerPoint.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Roth IRA with generous company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (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 per hour.

Schedule

Weekly minimum hours of availability.

Contact

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.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.