Intern, CORE

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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 an intern to support the Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) team, gaining hands-on experience in voucher-based incentive programs, data management, and process optimization. This role offers insight into funding distribution, workflow automation, and quality assurance in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

The intern will work closely with internal teams to maintain data integrity, enhance workflows, and document critical processes using Monday.com and Salesforce. They will also support dealer and equipment onboarding, perform QA/QC checks, and assist in refining voucher processing procedures to improve program efficiency.

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

• Assist with dealer and equipment onboarding, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance.
• Perform QA/QC checks to maintain data accuracy and system integrity.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for program workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance data validation, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Support process optimization to streamline voucher processing and program operations.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and work independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written communication skills for SOP development and documentation.
• Interest in clean transportation, incentive programs, and sustainability.

• Familiarity with Monday.com, Salesforce, or other CRM/project management tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, or CRM systems (preferred).
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and propose workflow improvements.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with internal teams.

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.