Development Intern

Summary

Join CALSTART, a mission-driven organization focused on transportation decarbonization, as a paid intern for a 3-month position supporting the Business Development Initiative. Reporting to the Development Support Specialist, you will gain hands-on experience in foundation and government fundraising, CRM management, and workflow optimization. This part-time internship (25 hours/week) involves organizing internal resources, streamlining data collection, and supporting grant development. You will contribute directly to CALSTART's mission of advancing clean transportation. The internship offers a competitive hourly rate of $16-$21.

Requirements

• Completed at least three years of college coursework toward a degree in communications, journalism, sustainability, business development, or a related field
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with experience summarizing findings and creating reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with Excel data analysis skills
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and work independently in a remote environment

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and improve an internal resource library for the Development team
• Enhance workflow processes by sourcing and compiling key staff data, including resumes and biographies
• Assist with CRM updates and data management to support business development operations
• Conduct research and analysis to support funding opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Perform additional administrative and project-based tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the clean transportation industry and sustainable business practices
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or business development
• Knowledge of CRMs and relationship management tools
• Background in non-profit fundraising and donor engagement
• Advanced Excel skills (Excel Certification preferred)

Benefits

• 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