Development Proposal 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 has an immediate 6-month part time paid internship opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Business Development Initiative. The Development Proposal Intern will support the Business Development Initiative team and report directly to the Lead Proposal Manager. Our intern will play an important role in government proposal support.  

This is a part time paid internship for 6 months - we are looking for someone who can start right away this Spring.

• Support the development of grant research management for government opportunities. 
• Assist with teams' channels creating templates and completion of forms for proposal projects. (internal communications) 
• Assist in the organization maintenance and improvement of Request for Proposals (RFP) tracking and completion. 
• Conduct proposal research, write summaries of proposal to share with Lead Proposal Manager. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Completed at least three years of accredited college/university level coursework pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English Communications, Education, Liberal Arts, Mass Communications or any related field. 
• Experience with project management platforms. 
• Experience with writing and editing. 
• Strong writing skills and an ability to communicate technical information in a clear and accessible manner. 
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and task management abilities. 
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and audiences. 
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a remote work environment. 
• Familiarity with non-profit organizations. 
• Would like, but not necessarily familiarity with emerging trends in zero-emission transportation infrastructure and/or vehicles. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Minimum commitment of 20 hrs/week 

• Experience with grant writing
• Experience working for nonprofits
• Self-driven and motivated individual that is passionate about clean transportation and research

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.