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’s Midwest and San Joaquin Valley (SJV) Regional Offices are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable individual to support their Clean Ports projects and broader SJV office initiatives. This internship will provide the opportunity for an individual to gain experience in a growing industry in two distinct environments – the Midwest and California’s SJV – and will help with the development of project management, research, and stakeholder engagement skills.What You Will Do:Assist in researching emerging fuel types in the medium- and heavy-duty transportation space and create internal memos to communicate the findingsSupport data collection outreach to operators within the Midwest Regional Office Clean Ports projectConduct research on environmental conditions within the Midwest Regional Office Clean Ports project area to help inform resiliency considerationsDevelop community engagement strategies for the Midwest Regional Office Clean Ports projectSupport execution of the SJV Clean Ports projectContribute to statewide strategy development in CaliforniaAssist with the execution of broader SJV regional office tasksWhat You Bring to the Table: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!Undergraduate or graduate student with a focus in transportation planning, environmental planning, community/regional planning, or related fieldStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively and balance multiple tasksExperience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Microsoft 365 Suite (Teams, SharePoint, etc.)Knowledge of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, transportation electrification, charging infrastructure, or energy systemsInterest in working in regional environments and engaging with stakeholders