Foundation Grants Support Intern 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.


CALSTART has an immediate 6-month paid internship opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Development Initiative. This position will support the Foundation and Philanthropic Grants team and report directly to the Lead Manager of Philanthropic Gifts and Grants Management. Our intern will play an important role in supporting the execution of existing foundation grant reporting requirements and assisting with the development and tracking of proposals for foundation funding (primarily for policy and global work, though other areas of funding will be explored as well).



What You'll Do:

• Support day-to-day obligations and tasks of grants management for existing foundation grants and foundation proposal activities for the organization, to help ensure that proposal and fundraising needs are being met across the organization


• Coordinate outreach to stakeholders by aiding in scheduling, notetaking, and funder information/outreach summaries


• Enter information into spreadsheets, often utilizing formulas


• Assist with assembling and editing proposals


• Maintain accurate and updated information in the CRM (relationship management software) as well as in other online systems and documents


• Assist with fundraising tasks


• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Completed at least three years of accredited college/university level coursework pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, urban planning, communications, policy, business administration, or other related fields.


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).


• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Comfortable with detailed financial tasks; enjoy working with numbers.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to multi-task in a fast-paced remote work environment.


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within teams with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.


• Knowledge or interest in the zero-emission transportation field, sustainability, or non-profit organizations.


• Minimum commitment of 20-30 hours/week.

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing master's degree in policy, communication, sustainability, business, science, or related field


• Experience or knowledge of non-profit fundraising and development


• Experience with CRMs and/or relationship management tools

$16 - $20 an hour


CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. Pay for this role will typically be from $16-20/hour as 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