Chief Operating Officer

June 6

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CALSTART

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CALSTART is an organization dedicated to advancing the clean transportation market by accelerating the adoption of zero- and near-zero-emission commercial vehicles. It serves as a strategic broker for the clean transportation technology industry, assembling influential industry leaders to drive innovation, market growth, and job creation. CALSTART provides services such as technology development and demonstration, market acceleration, and public policy advocacy. It also promotes collaboration among industry members to reduce pollution and meet climate goals. With a national presence and global influence, CALSTART works with over 210 members ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 firms.

Technology • Transportation • Clean Energy • Policy • People Operations

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1992

🚗 Transport

⚡ Energy

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Grant on 2022-01

📋 Description

• Please be aware of recruiting scams! • All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official calstart.org email address via email, we will not text you about a role you have not applied to or shown interest in. We will not perform any interviews via text or Zoom chat. • CALSTART does not ask for any fees or personal information such as social security numbers or bank details during the recruitment process. • 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. • Position Overview: • The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as a strategic and operational leader, responsible for overseeing CALSTART’s core business operations to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term strategy. The COO will play a key role in driving organizational effectiveness, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and scaling CALSTART’s impact in the clean transportation and climate space. • As a trusted partner to the CEO and executive team, the COO will manage internal operations, refine systems and processes, and lead key operational functions including finance, people operations, technology, compliance, and project execution.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of senior operational leadership, ideally in mission-driven, growth-oriented organizations • Strong track record in leading complex teams and business functions, with demonstrated results in scaling operations and organizational impact • Deep understanding of nonprofit or public sector financial management, compliance, and human capital development • Experience in climate, sustainability, transportation, or clean tech sectors is a significant plus • Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and change management skills • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with a collaborative leadership style • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Environmental Policy, or related field; Master’s degree strongly 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 • and more!