Project Manager II, Electric School Bus Technical Assistance at CALSTART in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

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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.



The Role:



Imagine yourself working for #CALSTART where you will support electric school bus adoption through the Cal Fleet Advisor Program. The Project Manager 2 will provide guidance and education to school bus fleets throughout California by giving planning support and connecting fleets to tools and resources.



What You'll do:

• Provide technical assistanceto school bus fleets primarily in California


• Develop education resources and tools for school bus fleets to help with ESB adoption


• Develop outreach messaging and recruitment strategies to accelerate fleet electrification for school bus fleets


• Conduct public outreach including meeting/conference presentations,webinar presentations, and staffing booths at conferences to promote our work

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering environmental science urban planning transportation planning or related field of study


• Two years in electric vehicle or infrastructure technologies


• Three years of project management planning or administrative work


• Experience working on several priorities simultaneously against deadlines


• Familiarity with electric vehicle and charging industry


• Understanding of general industry landscape around zero emission vehicle adoption


• Project management


• MS suite proficiency


• Research skills

Desired Skills and Experience

• Prior experience working in or with electric school buses and/or school districts


• Experience with electric vehicle deployment or infrastructure installation


• Familiarity with government programs and funding opportunities for electric vehicles and infrastructure

$72,000 - $85,760 a year


CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The complete salary range for this role is $72,000 - $85,760. 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 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. Apply Now