~ CALSTART ‘s mission is to make the air healthy to breathe, prevent climate change, strengthen the nation, and create jobs by growing the clean transportation technology industry. ~

With more than 25 years of experience, CALSTART is recognized nationally and internationally as an effective industry catalyst organization. CALSTART’s member companies are diverse and include Tesla Motors, UPS, Ford, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Kenworth, General Motors, and Southern California Edison.

CALSTART focuses its work in four major initiatives: cars, buses, trucks (and non-road vehicles), and fuels. CALSTART advances each of these sectors by supporting technology development, assessing and validating new technologies and products, accelerating market growth by supporting clean vehicle incentive programs, providing policy guidance and implementation, and giving valued-added services to its member organizations.

CALSTART is a national organization with offices in three states. We believe now is our time and we are planning for growth. If you want a career where you are making a real impact and benefiting both society and the environment, you should consider coming to work for CALSTART.

Position Overview

CALSTART has an immediate opening for a highly-motivated person to join our team as an Associate Project Manager. This is an exciting time for building the clean transportation technology industry and the opportunity to improve air quality, prevent climate change, and create jobs. The Associate Project Manager will help develop, support, and manage high impact clean transportation projects. The position will be based in the CALSTART solar powered headquarters in Pasadena, California.

Note: The full-time position is in the CALSTART Headquarters in Pasadena, California.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must have excellent written communication skills, and experience in research and program management. Successful candidates must have a positive “can do” attitude and think quickly on his or her feet.

We want someone with a passion for CALSTART’s mission and for making a difference, who can anticipate and fulfill project partner needs, and supports an environment that promotes inclusiveness and team-building. We seek an Associate Project Manager who demonstrates leadership, an eagerness to learn and grow, and strive for excellence.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will also have the necessary skills to play a direct and active role in supporting and ideally managing a variety of advanced transportation projects and should be able to perform the following tasks with strong competency:

• Assisting and Managing projects;
• Conducting secondary research;
• Managing surveys and performing analysis;
• Producing high quality reports;
• Supporting and organizing meetings, webinars and workshops that engage stakeholders; and
• Making presentations before small groups.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Experience:

• The candidate must a high degree of proficiency in written and oral communications.
• Candidates must have the capability of presenting to and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
• The candidate must work well in a team environment, display personal initiative and be driven by a passion for the clean transportation industry.
• It is essential that the candidate be well organized and have impressive project management capabilities.
• The candidate should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, with a high degree of competence in Word, PowerPoint and be comfortable with the use of spreadsheets.
• The candidate must also be able to demonstrate initiative, independently manage time, and multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment.
• A strong attention to detail will be required.
• A bachelor’s degree is a requirement for this position.

Highly Preferred Additional Skills and Experience that will be Viewed Favorably and Provide an Advantage:

• Certificate or training in program management.
• Track record in organizing events and forums.
• Specific knowledge of and expertise with advanced transportation technologies and fuels.
• Organizing and managing webinars. 

Compensation and Benefits

• CALSTART offers a strong compensation package.
• In addition to a competitive salary, CALSTART currently offers employees a company-paid HMO health plan including dental and vision care.
• The compensation plan also includes a retirement plan equivalent to 8 percent of the annual salary. CALSTART allows for flexible work hours as appropriate, and provides funding for transit.
• The organization also has a strong interest in employee growth and skills development.

To Apply

• Applicants should send their responses in email form only and must include a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this position and a resume. A salary history is also requested.
• Please click "Apply" below to email this information to Margaret DeGuzman.

~ CALSTART, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. As such, CALSTART offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

These opportunities include all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, job placement, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, advancement, and termination. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. ~