Development Intern

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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: 

CALSTART is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern for a 3-month paid internship supporting our Business Development Initiative. Reporting to the Development Support Specialist, this role offers hands-on experience in foundation and government fundraising, CRM management, and workflow optimization. The intern will play a key role in organizing internal resources, streamlining data collection, and supporting grant development efforts, contributing directly to CALSTART’s mission in advancing clean transportation.

This is a part time internship requiring a 25 hour per week commitment.

• Organize, maintain, and improve an internal resource library for the Development team.
• Enhance workflow processes by sourcing and compiling key staff data, including resumes and biographies.
• Assist with CRM updates and data management to support business development operations.
• Conduct research and analysis to support funding opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Perform additional administrative and project-based tasks as assigned.

• Completed at least three years of college coursework toward a degree in communications, journalism, sustainability, business development, or a related field.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with experience summarizing findings and creating reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with Excel data analysis skills.
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and work independently in a remote environment.

• Familiarity with the clean transportation industry and sustainable business practices.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or business development.
• Knowledge of CRMs and relationship management tools.
• Background in non-profit fundraising and donor engagement.
• Advanced Excel skills (Excel Certification preferred).

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.