Business 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

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Intern to support our Director of Business Development and business development team. You’ll contribute to projects that directly impact our business operations (including fundraising efforts). This is a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to real-world public and private revenue generation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support revenue generation initiatives (public and private).
• Create summaries of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Develop and design PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use.
• Conduct data analysis to support business development strategies.
• Perform research and information gathering to inform funding opportunities and proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

• Completed at least three years of accredited college/university level coursework.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Environmental Studies, English, Data Analysis, Mobility or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and task management abilities.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced remote work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in internal and external teams with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment.

Compensation

The complete compensation range is $16-21 per hour, which translates to approximately $33k-$44k per year. We determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.

Benefits & Inclusion

CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The complete salary range for this role is $16-21 per hour. We determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.

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.