Participant Services Program Manager

CALSTART is the nations leading non-profit organization working to accelerate the commercialization of clean, energy efficient transportation technologies and services.

Initiated in 1992, CALSTART, in partnership with its participating organizations, has launched over $150 million in technology development and demonstration projects.

CALSTART has been instrumental in building the necessary public-private partnerships to bring promising vehicles, fuels and propulsion systems to the market.

Duties
WestStart-CALSTART (CALSTART) has an immediate opening for an associate level position, serving as a Project Manager to lead a number of exciting initiatives to support the development and commercialization of clean and energy efficient transportation technologies.

• A significant portion of this job will be to lead and oversee the CALSTART Participant Services program, whereby valued added services are provided to CALSTARTs diverse base of 115 organizations.
• The program manager will also be expected to lead and participate in the management of other leading edge CALSTART projects.
• The Participant Services program is key to CALSTARTs success.
• Through this program, CALSTART provides services to its interesting and dynamic 115 participating organizations.
• The organizations range from General Motors to Mack Truck to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan District to Enova Systems.
• The Participant Services Program Manager will be responsible for recruiting and overseeing the delivery of services to the WestStart participating organizations.
• Administer CALSTARTs existing Participant Services Program including invoicing, tracking progress and assessing program status, target assessment and retention
• Recruit new and grow the overall number of CALSTART participants, including setting growth goals and strategies
• Prepare Communications materials such as newsletters, and FYIs to keep participants aware of significant industry opportunities
• Manage, oversee and administer special activities/events such as the Blue Sky Awards and Advisory Committees
• Manage the CALSTART Clean Car Maps program, the leading on-line source of information for a wide variety of alternative fuels in the Western U.S.
• Apply high levels of project management discipline in the areas of planning, budgeting, cost tracking, quality and scheduling to all projects and;
• Provide a variety of support functions to other project managers including event planning, industry outreach and preparation of marketing materials

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be comfortable with one-on one client meetings, highly professional in appearance, and capable of managing sensitive business relationships.
• The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in the transportation or clean fuels industries.
• S/he will have strong inter-personal and organizational skills.
• S/he will also be able to demonstrate a strong comfort level when dealing with technologies and technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, including both verbal and written, are essential.
• Some travel may be required.
• Last but not least, the candidate must have a passion for this emerging industry and to demonstrate high levels of commitment, persistence and personal initiative.
• The following skills and experience will be viewed favorably but are not required for the position:
• Sales and customer service experience
• Expertise or familiarity with clean fuels and efficient propulsion systems or at least a demonstrated interested in environmental technologies
• Track record of working with diverse industry and government stakeholders
• Knowledge of Client/Contact Databases, Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience with managing and updating websites (see www.cleancarmaps.org)

Application Instructions:
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. Emails should be sent with a subject heading of: Participant Services Program Manager position.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies need respond